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Fremantle celebrated their win over West Coast

AFLCommentsPremiumCandid Docker opens up on life on the fringes

It’s tough to get a game for Fremantle at the moment because the team is in brilliant form, and one man who was superb during Friday night’s win over West Coast doesn’t think it will be enough to keep his spot.

Craig O'Donoghue

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera hurt North more with his goals than his 46 touches, Alastair Clarkson says. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Always gets touches': Clarkson on Nasiah's masterclass

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera gets the ball in "wrong" places, despite the Saints superstar sinking the Kangaroos.

Oliver Caffrey

Harley Reid.

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The man Eagles must get Harley to meet over free-kick drama

The footy world has been debating Harley Reid’s free kick problems, and it’s time for West Coast to set up a meeting with someone who could have an honest chat with him this week, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

WAFL. West Coast Eagles v Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval in Bassendean. Pictured - Matt Flynn of West Coast.

AFLCommentsPremiumFlynn opens up on Eagles future amid club’s contract crunch

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn is one of 15 players at the club who are out of contract at the end of this season. The Eagles ruckman opens up to The West Australian about where his future lies.

Mitchell Woodcock

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Shai Bolton of the Dockers thnaks fanduring the round 20 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, on July 24, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFLCommentsPremiumPrime time Dockers as another blockbuster fixture locked in

Fremantle continue to be prime-time viewing amid their historic season, with the AFL locking them in for another game under Friday night lights.

Jake Santa Maria

Ty Gallop will likely face MRO scrutiny for a clash with Port Adelaide's Mitch Georgiades. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCoaches spar after Lion's crude shove attracts scrutiny

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr and Lions counterpart Chris Fagan have expressed their displeasure after an incident involving Lions defender Ty Gallop.

Andrew Stafford

St Kilda's win over North Melbourne has been marred by Max King's injury on his long-awaited return. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFiery Lyon defends Saints after King's failed comeback

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is standing by the decision to play Max King after the Saints spearhead broke down in his first AFL game in more than two years.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle Dockers training at Cockburn on Tuesday morning. Hugh Davies

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‘I’ll be here’: Promising Docker wants to stay in Purple

A young Fremantle defender wants to remain a Docker despite reported interest from the east as he continues to push for a senior call-up amid dominant WAFL form.

Jack Penniment

Brisbane have crushed Port Adelaide at the Gabba, with Cam Rayner (l) among the goals. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCoach warns of complacency as Lions firm in flag hunt

After Brisbane took a sledgehammer to Port Adelaide, Lions coach Chris Fagan warned the same fate awaits his side if they take their foot off the pedal.

Andrew Stafford

West Coast’s Harley Reid is caught high by Fremantle’s Shai Bolton.

AFLCommentsPremiumHarsh or fair? Our verdict on every Harley free-kick call

West Coast star Harley Reid found himself on the end of several decisions in western derby 63. We run an eye over each call which was made and those that weren’t, giving a verdict on if they were harsh or fair.

Mitchell Woodcock

After pushing Fremantle in their past three clashes, Western Bulldogs are keen on another crack. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNo inhibitions: Bulldogs hatch plan to take down Freo

Fremantle are roaring towards the minor premiership, but the Bulldogs will be looking to create waves when they travel to Perth to tackle the flag favourites.

Justin Chadwick

Rivals captains Jasmine Garner and Orla O'Dwyer are excited by the Australia v Ireland AFLW match. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AFLPremium'Huge' international clash for Irish who call AFLW home

Gripes about the venue won't minimise the Australia-Ireland show-stopper AFLW fans have waited nearly a decade for, the teams' superstar captains say.

Will Nicholas

Abbey Holmes has revealed she and husband Keegan Brooksby were expecting their second child, following the birth on son Braxton last June.

LifestyleCommentsStar Channel 7 football presenter announces baby joy

‘Becoming parents has been the greatest time of our lives, so to know we’re about to do it all again is incredibly exciting.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Nathan O'Driscoll of Fremantle.

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HASLEBY: The Dockers the Eagles should poach

West Coast Eagles do not have to look far to bolster the talent on their list, with their crosstown rivals possessing an abundance of riches, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Skipper Marcus Bontempelli (r) stepped up in the second half as his Western Bulldogs beat Richmond. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumRichards, Bontempelli put Richmond to the sword

The Western Bulldogs have moved to within percentage of the top six after thrashing Richmond by 57 points in a one-sided contest in Melbourne.

Justin Chadwick

Essendon young gun Sullivan Robey suffered a knee injury in the heavy loss to Hawthorn. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.

Anna Harrington

Murphy Reid of Fremantle

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAmiss’ stark warning over rising Freo star

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has issued a grim warning for opponents: there is still plenty of upsite for Murphy Reid.

Glen Quartermain

Unassuming Hawks veteran Jack Gunston brought up a big milestone amid his seven goals on Saturday. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSeven's heaven for Gunston in big Hawks win

Jack Gunston kicked his 600th AFL goal among a bag of seven to help Hawthorn canter to an 93-point win over Essendon and tighten their grip on a top-four spot.

Anna Harrington

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter wants his side to be at their best against Richmond.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles look to frank improvement with Tigers victory

West Coast’s disastrous western derby defeat hasn’t swayed coach Andrew McQualter from his goal of ‘to take some scalps’ to finish this season, starting with the last-played Richmond next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser guided the Blues to their eighth win from 10 games under him. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFraser to consider next move in Carlton coaching race

With just four rounds remaining and the Carlton coaching process underway, caretaker coach Josh Fraser admits the time is approaching to consider his future.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast star Harley Reid has avoided suspension.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumReid learns fate over Johnson derby strike

West Coast star Harley Reid has faced the music after striking Fremantle midfielder Matt Johnson in their derby defeat.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton continued their season resurgence while rubbing salt in fading Gold Coast's wounds. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDefiant Hardwick backs Suns to rise from 'darkest days'

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has drawn parallels between the Suns' nightmare nine-game losing streak and his experience at Richmond in 2016.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle are hoping the rest afforded to Brennan Cox will pump him up for the rest of the season. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFreo hope careful approach with star defender pays off

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Brennan Cox and Hayden Young would have played in Friday's derby if it was a grand final, but it wasn't worth the risk.

Justin Chadwick

West Coast’s Oli Francou is stretchered from the ground.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles rookie to undergo surgery after nasty knee injury

West Coast midfielder Oli Francou will have surgery on a nasty cut to his knee that he sustained in the dying minutes of 70-point western derby defeat to a rampaging Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock