Sean Darcy has been ruled out of Fremantle’s blockbuster clash with ladder-leaders Sydney at Optus Stadium on Friday night. SEE THE FULL TEAMS.
Sydney will be without the man who torched Fremantle in a best-on-ground display last time the teams met, as the Dockers mull their own changes ahead of a Friday night footy blockbuster.
The stereotypical view of a captain is one whose words are dripping with charisma and bravado, but some of the captains assembled in WA suggests week-in, week-out production and effort may be more favoured.
Fremantle big man Luke Jackson knows his duel with Brodie Grundy could be crucial to the Dockers' hopes of beating Sydney.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir admits sometimes you have to save superstar Nat Fyfe from himself, as he hinted another veteran could be set for the sub role against Sydney.
Jye Amiss is still being illegally manhandled by his opponents despite Fremantle airing its concerns to the AFL, according to coach Justin Longmuir.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he and the club will continue campaigning for more protection for rising star Jye Amiss to ensure he gets a ‘fair run’.
Richmond defender Ben Miller has been fined but avoided suspension for kneeing Fremantle forward Jye Amiss in an ugly incident that caught the ire of Dockers coach Justin Longmuir.
Hayden Young continues to shine with the defender-turned-midfielder given a perfect score from the coaches for his massive performance against Richmond.
Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski has missed three matches due to concussion, but the Dockers don’t want fans to be alarmed about his extended time on the sidelines.
Fremantle are furious about the way key forward Jye Amiss is being treated and coach Justin Longmuir has gone public with concerns he has tabled with the AFL.
They left Nat Fyfe on the pine to start the game, but a stunning performance from Hayden Young helped Fremantle ease to a 54-point victory over Richmond at the MCG as the club’s midfield depth was on show.
UPDATE: Justin Longmuir has allayed fears about a fresh injury concern for Sean Darcy after the Fremantle ruckman made an early exit from the club’s MCG clash with Richmond with calf tightness.
Fremantle will be looking to consolidate their spot in the top eight when they take on Richmond at the home of football. Follow the latest news and developments here!
Fremantle will regain one forward for their crucial clash with Richmond at the MCG but another will be sidelined for another week. SEE THE TEAMS.
Fremantle will give Jye Amiss until Friday morning to prove his fitness for their clash against Richmond at the MCG as the forward works his way back from concussion.
Jye Amiss and Sam Switkowski are a good chance of returning for Fremantle’s MCG showdown with Richmond on Sunday, but young key defender Josh Draper will be ‘touch and go’.
Nat Fyfe brilliance last weekend reminded everyone why he was once the AFL’s most dominant player and teammate Andrew Brayshaw said he was amazed at what he witnessed on the field.
Fremantle had more handballs than kicks in the first half of Saturday night’s win over the Western Bulldogs, but coach Justin Longmuir says that was only following a style which they’ve used for a long time.
It might have been a 391-day injury-enforced wait between Heath Chapman’s 26th and 27th games, but it took less than 30 minutes to be reminded of the brutal reality of the AFL.