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Fremantle have signed ruckman Mason Cox.

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Mason Cox’s story is proof that possibilities are endless

Plenty of people have written Mason Cox off throughout his AFL career, but he’s won a premiership, had some huge games and has now joined a second club. He’s an example of what is possible in sport.

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Jasmine Garner and her Kangaroos teammates are focused on winning the AFLW grand final. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Justin Longmuir looks on at training

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Fremantle training came to a sudden stop on Friday following an incident that Mason Cox admitted left him scared for Nathan O’Driscoll, when the midfielder was involved in a massive collision.

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Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox.

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Fremantle recruit Mason Cox doesn’t need extra motivation during the pre-season because he’s still shocked that Collingwood didn’t offer him another contract and now he can’t wait to play them.

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Dumped by Collingwood, Mason Cox is focused on repaying Fremantle for showing faith in him. (Trevor Collens/AAP PHOTOS)

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Nic Martin will miss the entire 2026 season.

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The Giants and Collingwood have been given extra help after disappointing AFLW seasons. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

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The battle between Brisbane's Dakota Davidson and North's Libby Birch could prove decisive. (Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS)

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West Coast Eagles training at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain, Perth, on Friday. Pictured is Harley Reid.

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North star Mia King has failed to recover from her knee injury in time for the AFLW grand final. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Bre Koenen is out to win a fourth title for the city of Brisbane, but Jasmine Garner is in the way. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

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The AFLW has opted against shifting this year's grand final to Marvel Stadium, a venue it owns. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

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North Melbourne’s Jasmine Garner and Brisbane’s Bre Koenen with the AFLW premiership cup.

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Willem Duursma at West Coast training on Wednesday.

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Mason Cox on the track at Freo training this week.

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Fremantle recruit Mason Cox can fill a dual purpose for his new AFL team as a back-up ruckman or to give the Dockers a new forward line dynamic, according to a fellow Collingwood premiership player.

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Number One pick Willem Duursma is presented his jumper by Harley Reid.

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Erika O'Shea, who plays her 50th AFLW game in the grand final, has re-signed with North Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Mia King has been left out of the Kangaroos' side for the AFLW decider against the Brisbane Lions. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Dakota Davidson, pictured celebrating her wonder goal, is a proven 'big moment' player. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

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Irish star Blaithin Bogue has turned her AFLW fortunes around at the all-conquering Kangaroos. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

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Fred Rodriguez has declared his childhood love for Fremantle is over.

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