Coaches votes stir controversy over Norm Smith Medal Coaches votes from the AFL grand final have cast a bigger cloud over the Norm Smith Medal judges' selection of Fremantle livewire Shai Bolton. AAP · Sep 28
'Fight to win': Dunkley a four-time premiership hero Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why. AAP · Sep 27
'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 · Sep 26
When it mattered most in the AFL grand final Brisbane were at their imperious best The question of how the Dockers blew their shot at glory will haunt them for years, but the story of this grand final was the magnificence of the Lions The Guardian - AU · 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
Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it. AAP · Sep 26
Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final. 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
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
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 18
'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG. AAP · Sep 18
Fremantle’s night of nights as they overrun Sydney and seal spot in second AFL grand final The Dockers booted five goals in the final term to defeat the Swans by 12 points in the preliminary final at the SCG The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney. AAP · Sep 18
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 17
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15 AFL finals: where the Sydney v Fremantle preliminary final will be won and lost The Swans are within touching distance of an unlikely grand final spot while the Dockers have their campaign for a first premiership back on track
AAP · Sep 9 Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash Dockers star Shai Bolton will have the perfect chance to quieten the critics when he lines up in Friday night's clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium.
AAP · Aug 25 All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.
AAP · Jul 30 Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc Shai Bolton and Murphy Reid have become huge midfield weapons for Fremantle this season, leaving the Bulldogs with a big headache ahead of their round-21 clash.
AAP · Jul 24 Is Harley Reid copping a bad rap from AFL umpires? West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he wants to analyse vision before potentially approaching the AFL about how umpires are treating Harley Reid.
AAP · Jul 16 Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.
AAP · Jul 16 Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership.
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 18 Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.
AAP · May 22 Perfect 10 as Dockers set new record by downing Saints Jye Amiss has kicked four goals as Fremantle overcame a plucky St Kilda outfit to post a 30-point win, setting a new club-record 10-match winning run.
AAP · May 17 Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.