Fagan rejoices, Longmuir 'cynical' as Neale beats ban Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism. AAP · Sep 24
How Freo's Friday night flop inspired premiership push Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point. AAP · Sep 24
AFL 2026 grand final: where the Fremantle v Brisbane decider will be won and lost The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
The unsung hero who kept Freo fit and firing this year The Dockers have broken all sorts of club records this year, but one of the most remarkable aspects of their season has been the squad's durability and fitness. AAP · Sep 24
How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September. AAP · Sep 24
Fremantle Dockers fans dream of Wharfie-time AFL glory After decades of being starved of AFL premiership success, Fremantle fans are praying the tide finally turns as they prepare to make the pilgrimage to the MCG. AAP · Sep 24
Brownlow winner Lions' pick to present premiership cup The Brisbane Lions have called on the Norm Smith medallist from the third of their three successive grand final wins to present the AFL premiership cup. AAP · Sep 24
Why is Woodside sponsoring Fremantle’s AFL team – and will the climate crisis shift the relationship? Dockers supporters cannot buy a barrel of Woodside oil – but the fossil fuel company hopes to buy into fans’ loyalty The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
Switkowski's Freo farewell reaches the grandest stage Sam Switkowski is a chance to get the fairytale farewell when the Fremantle forward lines up in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane at the MCG. AAP · Sep 23
Immortality awaits a Fremantle side who have banished the ghosts of the club’s past The Dockers’ 32 years in the AFL have not been easy, but Justin Longmuir’s dynamic and attacking football is the key to that elusive flag The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Finding inner peace: Docker's intense journey to the GF Injuries have meant the golf clubs have stayed packed away, but Hayden Young feels he is finally on the path to truly discovering himself. AAP · Sep 23
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
From the Pocket: Justin Longmuir is an awkward outlier among AFL’s combative coaches The Fremantle coach and his ‘process’ have lifted the Dockers into their second grand final. Now they must take down one of the greatest teams of all time The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
The tortured history powering Freo's premiership push Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final. AAP · Sep 23
AAP · Sep 22 Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs Neil Erasmus is in career-best form and on the cusp of flag glory, but life would have been very different had he decided to join West Coast or the Bulldogs.
AAP · Sep 22 AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Labor MP covers up Woodside logo on Fremantle jumper ahead of AFL grand final Josh Wilson, federal assistant minister for climate change and energy, joins peaceful campaign against fossil fuel company
AAP · Sep 22 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 AFL's smallest player sets sights on biggest stage Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley is ready to grab another opportunity with both hands in the AFL grand final, following his unorthodox rise to league ranks.
AAP · Sep 22 'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.
AAP · Sep 21 Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final - Dillon Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' crowd and player motivator might still be permitted at their AFL grand final clash with Brisbane, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says.
AAP · Sep 21 Brisbane star Neale still banned for AFL grand final Brisbane gun Lachie Neale's AFL grand final ban still stands after a dramatic night at the tribunal.
AAP · Sep 21 'Building a monster': Future bright for Dockers Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club.
AAP · Sep 21 The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.
AAP · Sep 21 Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.