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Murphy Reid has picked up where he left off last year.

AFLCommentsPremiumReid’s huge midfield game is a sign of things to come: Young

All of Murphy Reid’s skills were on show during Fremantle’s intraclub game in Bunbury on Friday, and the way he transformed the midfield with his skill and creativity has his teammates licking their lips.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson is set to play as a permanent midfielder.

AFL ORIGINCommentsPremiumDockers fans to get early look at midfielder Jackson

Fremantle fans will get a first-hand look at Luke Jackson’s reinvention as a permanent midfielder in Saturday’s Origin clash at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Murphy Reid takes off

AFLCommentsPremiumMurphy Reid is BOG in Freo intraclub as a pure midfielder

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has produced a brilliant performance as a pure midfielder during the Dockers’ intraclub game in Bunbury to make it clear that he’s in for another huge season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan Clark and Judd McVee will play opposite each other.

AFLCommentsPremiumDouble Damage: How Judd and Jordan combo will ignite Dockers

Dockers fans were already excited about having Judd McVee joining the team in the off-season but now he’s explained the plan for how he’ll combine with Jordan Clark, they’ll be over the moon.

Craig O'Donoghue

There's big match-ups aplenty in this weekend's Origin battle.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe mouth-watering match-ups that’ll determine Origin result

It’s not just State v State on Saturday - there’s also individual pride on the line with some blockbuster match-ups. We look at the biggest one-on-one battles that’ll be worth the price of admission alone.

Samantha Rogers & Jackson Barrett

Sam Collins has been named to represent Victoria against Western Australia in AFL Origin on Saturday.

AFL OriginVideoCommentsPremium‘Dog hungry’ Collins no surprise Origin call-up

Sam Collins’ remarkable football journey from Fremantle discard to Victorian defender may surprise some, but not his former Peel Thunder coach in Cam Shepherd.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs warms up during the round four AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs at Perth Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

AFL CommentsPremiumWhy Lobb could win back WA fans in Origin clash

Fremantle fans love to hate Rory Lobb but the polarising figure could finally win back hearts in his home state when he lines up for Western Australia at AFL Origin.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle star Caleb Serong.

analysis
analysis
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analysis
Serong deal proves Freo all-in on flag chase with this group

Fremantle have been locking in their stars on long term deals for many years and now that Caleb Serong is signed until 2034, they know precisely who they’re planning around in the hunt for a flag.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong will be a Docker until at least 2034.

AFLCommentsHands up if you’ve got a big new deal! Star’s HUGE extension

Caleb Serong has declared he never thought about holding out on a new contract so he could enter free agency or consider a life-changing deal from Tasmania after re-signing with Freo on a monster deal.

Craig O’Donoghue

Luke Jackson and Caleb Serong.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo training notes: Luke Jackson is a human wrecking ball

Luke Jackson is going to be an absolute weapon in the middle of the ground for Fremantle this season, and the way he threw his weight around during training on Tuesday should be a warning to upcoming opponents.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan Clark walking off the track on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumClark concern: Dockers, WA sweat on star’s training setback

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark has been involved in an injury scare, just four days before he’s due to represent Western Australia in AFL Origin.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong is on the cusp of signing a long-term extension at Fremantle.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumSerong on brink of MASSIVE new contract

Fremantle are closing in on securing Caleb Serong on a huge long-term deal. Get the details here!

Chris Robinson

Fremantle are looking to take the next step this season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumIs this the move that finally unlocks a Freo flag?

Luke Hodge snared four premierships before becoming an analyst, and now, he’s identified the manoeuvre that the Dockers need to give themselves the best chance of filling the trophy cabinet this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA raised stars will be reunited at AFL Origin.

AFLCommentsPremiumBest mates waited more than 5000 days to join forces for WA

Fremantle star Jaeger O’Meara and GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio will be one pair of a host of Western Australian mates set to be reunited at AFL Origin.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaeger O'Meara competes with Caleb Serong.

AFLVideoCommentsHealthier, deeper, better: Freo better-placed 12 months on

Fremantle players have avoided major injuries over the summer period and are primed to enter games feeling fit, strong and healthy which is a major bonus compared to last season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir, Joel Corey and Sam Naismith talk to Mason Cox, Matthew Johnson and Neil Erasmus.

AFLCommentsPremiumOh to be a fly on the wall for this Freo training chat

The Dockers have plenty of depth to call upon this season, and you’d have loved to have been close enough to listen to what Justin Longmuir was saying as he chatted to three players at the end of training.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Hodge has warned against underestimating WA.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
‘WA will thrive on underdog Origin status’

After the final players were locked in, Western Australia enter next weekend’s AFL Origin clash as rank outsiders — but it’s just the way they’d want it, according to footy legend Luke Hodge.

Mitchell Woodcock & Chris Robinson

Former Fremantle defender Sam Collins will return to Perth to line up for Victoria in AFL Origin.

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer Docker set for Origin return to Perth

A former Fremantle Docker will return to Perth to line up for Victoria in their AFL Origin clash with WA at Optus Stadium. SEE THEIR FULL SQUAD SO FAR HERE

Josh Kempton

Brandon Starcevich won’t be lining up in next week’s Origin clash.

AFLCommentsNew Eagle ruled out of Origin as WA locks in final squad

WA have confirmed their final squad for next weekend’s AFL Origin showpiece - but West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has had to withdraw. SEE THE FINAL WA LINE-UP HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle’s Jaeger O’Meara has been selected to play for WA.

AFL OriginCommentsPremiumDockers veteran earns Origin call-up

Fremantle veteran Jaeger O’Meara is the latest name to be added to WA’s Origin squad as preparations ramp up for next weekend’s Optus Stadium blockbuster.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles have held a joint media conference ahead of the Western Derby on Saturday night. PIctured are West Coast Eagles interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir at Optus Stadium

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumSchofield: Dockers have the list to compete for 2026 flag

Former Fremantle midfielder Jarrad Schofield says the Dockers should be a top four side this season but warned injuries to their peripheral speedsters could severely dent their chances.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid is not guaranteed to feature in AFL Origin.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Reid ruled out for Origin, while Brayshaw is no lock

Garry Lyon says a star-studded Victorian side has effectively ruled out selecting rising West Coast superstar Harley Reid, saying it would be “fantastic” for Eagles fans to be outraged by the selection call.

Joe Spagnolo & Josh Kempton

Injuries at this time of year can be costly for AFL clubs.

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opinion
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Fingers crossed! Avoiding injury is the key for clubs now

Footy fans are on edge at the moment as the build up to pre-season begins because the one thing you don’t want to hear is that any of your big names are injured.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson is excited for AFL Origin.

AFL Origin CommentsDockers ruck ready to put mateship aside for Origin

Fremantle’s Luke Jackson has represented his country as a junior basketballer, played in an AFL premiership with Melbourne, now he is poised to live out his State-of-Origin dream.

Glen Quartermain