Former Gold Coast Suns assistant coach Dean Solomon has revealed his plan to return to AFL coaching took a unique turn at the hands of advice from West Coast coach Adam Simpson.
Bonnie Raynor
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has predicted big things for Luke Valente, who is yet to make his AFL debut after a tough two years in the system.
Mitchell Woodcock
West Coast great Peter Sumich has urged Fremantle to consider packaging up a couple of picks to get into the top-five of the national draft and nab gun WA talent Denver Grainger-Barras.
Jordan McArdle
From young guns to WAFL veterans, plenty of WA talent has put their hand up for next week’s AFL draft. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE
Nominations for the AFL draft have closed with almost 1000 pitching themselves for a shot at the big time, including several delisted players desperate for another chance.
Simeon Thomas-Wilson
East Fremantle have bolstered their big man stocks with the signing of former Fremantle Dockers Hugh Dixon, with the club also in the mix for several other ex-AFL players.
Is this the man for West Coast’s top draft pick? Subiaco colts coach Chayce Creedy has urged the Eagles to swoop on explosive forward-midfielder Tyler Brockman in Wednesday’s AFL national draft.
Former Fremantle small forward Brandon Matera says he’s hopeful of being picked up in next week’s AFL draft after being delisted earlier this year.
Joel Hamling was one of a number of Dockers defenders to spend much of last season sidelined, alongside Alex Pearce, Nathan Wilson and Hayden Young.
Western Australian AFLW players will soon be able to press their case for selection in the state league as the WAFLW prepares to align with the national competition and commence earlier than usual.
Eliza Reilly
Fremantle are set to nominate Next Generation Academy pair Joel Western and Brandon Walker as potential selections ahead of next week’s national draft.
Son of a gun Taj Schofield said while there are no guarantees in the national draft on December 9, Port Adelaide are “pretty confident that I’ll end up there”.
There was a strong mid-90s purple and green vibe in East Fremantle on Sunday as players and staff from Fremantle’s inaugural year of 1995 caught up for a reunion.
Meet the South Australian small forward who has revealed he’s been in talks with Fremantle and one other AFL club ahead of next month’s draft. Could he soon be donning purple? SEE HIS HIGHLIGHTS
Chris Robinson
The Dockers have had a fine history of finding diamonds in the rough late in the draft process - including with rookie and pre-season picks. Here’s their all-time best three for each round.
Despite acknowledging the enormous task his $151 roughie Mankind faces in the Winterbottom Stakes, Ballantyne is excited to be a part of Perth’s premier sprint.
Jay Rooney
Fremantle has completed a pick swap with Adelaide in an effort to protect their Next Generation Academy prospects heading into December’s AFL draft.
Josh Garlepp
West Aussie Sam Menegola has signed a new deal, locking him away at the Cattery until at least the end of 2023.
Fremantle confirm favourites Lachie Schultz, Brett Bewley and Bailey Banfield have all been offered rookie contracts for the 2021 season.
Former Subiaco colt Taj Schofield is one step closer to following in his dad Jarrad’s footsteps at Port Adelaide after the club nominated him as a potential father-son selection.
Fremantle’s stacked defensive unit shouldn’t deter them from drafting ‘versatile’ West Perth talent Heath Chapman, his colts coach Ryan Lasscock says.
Fremantle are weighing the possibility of allowing Hugh Dixon a final chance to have an AFL career, with the lanky forward potentially rejoining the younger brigade at training next month.
Mark Duffield
North Melbourne has the prized No. 2 pick in this year’s draft and the perfect opportunity to launch its rebuild. Jon Ralph looks at nine key issues for David Noble to address.
Jon Ralph
Fremantle AFLW coach Trent Cooper is confident the majority of his squad would make themselves available to play in a hub should they be forced to relocate to complete the 2021 season.
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