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Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired.

AAP · 5h ago

New Docker dad puts grand-final pain into perspective

New father Sam Switkowski shared his pride and gratitude after playing his last game for Fremantle in their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat.

AAP · 11h ago

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season.

AAP · 14h ago

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'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003

Brisbane's three-peat coronation in front of 100,023 fans proved far more remarkable and dramatic than that produced by their club's all-conquering 2003 side.

AAP · Sep 26

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak.

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

Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple

Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.

AAP · Sep 25

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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

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

'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 21

Why Moose is Fremantle's rock amid the chaos

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce isn't afraid to show his vulnerability alongside his strength, and his leadership is allowing teammates to thrive.

AAP · Sep 10

Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.

AAP · Sep 4

Fremantle thrive on jeopardy – luckily for them qualifying finals are nerve shredders

The minor premiers face Hawthorn with the gap between first and fourth on the AFL ladder having noticeably narrowed over the past decade

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

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AAP · Aug 14

Pearce escapes injury but Fremantle sweat on Reid

Murphy Reid is still in pain following a hit to the groin a week ago, with the Fremantle young gun in doubt to take on Carlton in the final round.

AAP · Aug 13

'Calm the farm'. Longmuir urges Dockers to keep cool

Fremantle allowed panic to set in during a close loss to Melbourne and now the flag favourites are desperate to respond in Friday night's clash with Adelaide.

AAP · Aug 12

Star Dockers midfielder in doubt to take on Crows

Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce is set to return against Adelaide as the Dockers attempt to wrap up the minor premiership, but Murphy Reid is in grave doubt.

AAP · Aug 8

'No fears here': Dockers positive despite MCG loss

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant the MCG holds no fears for his team, despite losing to Melbourne at the home of the grand final.

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AAP · Aug 7

Dockers to embrace MCG visit as flag momentum builds

Fremantle are in the box seat to reach this year's grand final, and the club will use Saturday's visit to the MCG to help further bolster their flag prospects.

AAP · Aug 6

Brisbane Lions swing changes after AFL mauling

The Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn have both made big inclusions for their top-four shaping clash at the Gabba on Friday night.

AAP · Jul 9

Fremantle ruck battle heats up as Cox shows his swagger

Former Magpies big man Mason Cox has put himself in the box seat to lock down Fremantle's No.2 ruck role after putting in a strong display against Sydney.

AAP · Jul 9

Freo overcome first-half shocker to obliterate Swans

Fremantle have overcome a five-goal haul from Charlie Curnow and a 25-point second-quarter deficit to beat Sydney by 38 points at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jun 17

AFL:AFL 'catching on' as Dockers captain reaches milestone

There will be plenty of praise directed towards Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce when he notches his 150-game milestone against Geelong.

AAP · Jun 17

Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost

Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.

AAP · Jun 12

AFL:Flag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.

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