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Dockers spring selection surprise for Hawks AFL final

While most changes were expected, a Fremantle defender will play only his fourth game in two seasons when the Dockers meet Hawthorn in their qualifying final.

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'An honour': Hawks defender on Freo's forward weapons

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass has opened up on the "honour" of taking on Fremantle's famed tall forwards Josh Treacy, Patrick Voss and Jye Amiss.

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Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag

Jye Amiss has kicked a career-high 58 goals this season as part of Fremantle's feared three-pronged attack, and Hawthorn will have their hands full on Thursday.

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Premiership dream looms big as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle were a dominant force during the home-and-away season, but can they handle the weight of 32 years of pain as they gear up for a crack at the flag?

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Ginnivan likely to play as Wharfie Time awaits Hawks

Playing in Perth holds no fears for Hawthorn, who will start underdogs in Thursday's qualifying final against Fremantle and their Wharfie Time.

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Lions legend's query on Freo flag hopes

The Brisbane Lions are proven performers at the MCG but there are still doubts over minor premier Fremantle's ability to stand up on the game's biggest stage.

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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.

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'More prepared': Hawks ready to silence Wharfie Time

Hawthorn were rocked by Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in round nine, but believe that experience will hold them in good stead for their qualifying final.

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AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership

The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses

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All-Australian is nice, but flag sounds better for Freo

Fremantle had a club-record five players named in this year's All-Australian squad, but they would swap individual honours for team success in a heartbeat.

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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.

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Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday

The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.

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Wharfie time? We'll be ready, say Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at Optus Stadium this year and boast 'Wharfie Time' if the game gets close, but Hawthorn aren't running scared.

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Dockers see off Magpies, Demons earn big AFLW win

Fremantle are off the mark in the AFLW after beating Collingwood by 20 points, while Melbourne continued their nine-year unbeaten winning streak against GWS.

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Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet.

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Fremantle receive good news about injury-prone Docker

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Sean Darcy could have played through his calf scare on the weekend if it had been a final, but it wasn't worth the risk.

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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.

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High-five for Amiss as Dockers snare minor premiership

Fremantle have locked in the minor premiership and left Adelaide's top-four hopes on thin ice in the process thanks to a thrilling 24-point win in Perth.

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Minor premiership up for grabs as Dockers welcome Crows

Fremantle missed a chance to secure the minor premiership against the Demons, but will be aiming to make amends when they tackle Adelaide in Perth.

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Crows make six changes, Freo young gun to miss big game

Adelaide have managed Taylor Walker amid a whopping six changes for their massive game against top side Fremantle, as the Dockers confirm a key injury.

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'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.

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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.

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Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat

Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG

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'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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'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic

Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.

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