Justin Longmuir's message to 'devastated' Dockers Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves. AAP · Sep 26
Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback. AAP · Sep 26
Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat. AAP · Sep 25
Dockers midfielder's big call paying dividends Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights. AAP · Sep 25
Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Freo coach wants to emulate Lions' sustained success Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success. AAP · Sep 25
'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final. AAP · Sep 25
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
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
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
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
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
AAP · Sep 21 'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.
AAP · Sep 19 Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance Justin Longmuir has steered Fremantle into the club's second grand final, riding the coaching rollercoaster under an intense spotlight throughout his tenure.
AAP · Sep 18 Young talent peaking at right time for Freo Fremantle star Hayden Young is reaping the benefits of a careful management program as he sets his sets on premiership glory.
AAP · Sep 18 Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation.
AAP · Sep 17 The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag.
AAP · Sep 16 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 15 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 11 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 10 Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.
AAP · Sep 10 No panic: McVee in as Dockers vow to right the wrongs Fremantle players succumbed to Hawthorn's pressure in last week's AFL qualifying final flop, but Justin Longmuir is backing his team to right the wrongs.