Dockers, Lions defenders suffer grand final heartbreak Fremantle have left defender Brennan Cox out of their AFL grand final team to keep the faith with Oscar McDonald, while Brisbane are also unchanged. AAP · 9h ago
Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch? Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans. AAP · Sep 23
Winding journey: stars align for fringe Docker McDonald Fremantle veteran Brennan Cox appears set to miss out on a grand final berth even if he trains down the house on Wednesday. AAP · Sep 22
Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider. AAP · Sep 20
Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16
How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been restricted to just seven senior games in 2026, and he'll need a lot to go his way to end the year with an AFL flag. AAP · Sep 15
We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans Sydney will be without the "Pullman Five" and Callum Mills for Friday's preliminary final, but Fremantle aren't being lulled into a false sense of security. AAP · Sep 15
How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence. AAP · Sep 13
Dockers claim underdog status as decimated Swans await Fremantle players have been told the job isn't done yet after they secured a preliminary final berth against Sydney with a 14-point win over Geelong. AAP · Sep 11
Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders Jack Gunston ran amok with five first-half goals the last time he faced Fremantle, but the Dockers won't give him the same space in Thursday's qualifying final. AAP · Aug 30
Fremantle lock in X-factor forward until 2029 Fremantle have locked in goalsneak Isaiah Dudley until the end of 2029, while Oscar McDonald has also penned a new deal with the minor premiers. AAP · Aug 28
Dockers confirm key defender out of final against Hawks Fremantle defender Brennan Cox won't play in the AFL qualifying final against Hawthorn, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the season yet. AAP · Aug 24
Freo 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. AAP · Jul 25
Dockers backman feels the love as win streak hits 14 Fremantle have shot two games clear on top of the ladder following their 51-point hammering of Gold Coast, with Brennan Cox one of the unsung heroes. AAP · Jun 28
AAP · Jun 15 Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
AAP · Jun 4 AFL:First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Jaeger O'Meara.
AAP · Jun 4 First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.
AAP · May 7 Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 How Fyfe enhanced reputation even more during rehab Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe hasn't played finals since 2015, but that drought could be broken this year if the stars align and his injury demons don't return.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him Fremantle defender Brennan Cox is still building confidence in his surgically repaired hamstring, but he pulled up well from Saturday's win over Richmond.
AAP · Jul 4, 2024 Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
AAP · Jul 3, 2024 Docker Cox set to face Tigers, Walters may miss again Fremantle's injury-hit defence is set to receive a massive boost, with Brennan Cox on track to return from hamstring surgery against Richmond.
AAP · Jun 26, 2024 Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.
AAP · Jun 23, 2024 Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.