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Isaiah Dudley has been one of the many success stories at the Fremantle Dockers. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBargain brilliance: Dockers' shrewd recruiting

Fremantle have traded in a couple of superstars, but their march to the grand final has been largely powered by a list built with bargain buys.

Anna Harrington

Essendon discard Patrick Voss and rookie pick Josh Treacy are two of Fremantle's kingpins. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDiamonds 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.

Anna Harrington and Justin Chadwick

Freo fans at the grand final parade on Friday.

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DOCKERS LIVE: Freo heroes get set for grand final parade

It’s the day before the decider! Stay across all the news and developments on a huge Friday, including the grand final parade and Fremantle’s final training session before the big game.

Chris Robinson

How Fremantle could compare to Cleveland Caviliers

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NBA expert on what it means to break a drought

One of America’s most respected sports journalists has compared Fremantle’s premiership quest to LeBron James leading Cleveland Cavaliers to their inaugural championship.

Craig O’Donoghue

Perth-born Dockers supporters Peter Hinds and Jess Ritchie have found a home away from home in the Victorian Dockers Cheersquad

AFLVideoPremiumFreo cheer squad gear up for historic grand final weekend

A duo of WA-turned-Victorian Dockers cheer squad members believe stars have aligned for the “Fremantle experience” to change, as they prepare to cheer on the Dockers to premiership glory.

Rebecca Ruthven

LachieNeale's soap opera of a year with the Lions started brilliantly with his grand final triumph. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumAFL star Neale's headline-making final year with Lions

After a famous cameo in the 2025 AFL grand final, Lachie Neale's subsequent 12 months with the Brisbane Lions have been nothing short of a soap opera.

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Brennan Cox did not get selected to face Brisbane.

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Head over heart wins out in Dockers’ selection dilemma

Fremantle’s decision to overlook Brennan Cox and pick Oscar McDonald for Saturday’s grand final against Brisbane is the classic case of rewarding a winning team and not getting sucked in by emotion.

Craig O’Donoghue

The Dockers beat Brisbane earlier this year.

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What Dockers need to do to beat reigning premiers

Earlier in the season, the Dockers obliterated the Lions at the Gabba and the blueprint remains the same on Saturday, writes Xavier Ellis.

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Hayden Ballantyne and Aaron Sandilands both feature in our Dockers quiz.

AFLFREO QUIZ: How well do you know your Dockers history?

With heights all 210cm or greater, who are the three tallest players to play for Freo? Take our 30-question quiz - divided into easy, medium, and hard levels - to show how well you know your favourite club!

Chris Robinson

The Dockers face Brisbane in the decider.

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Where Dockers can win and lose grand final

The excitement, anticipation and pride from the purple army this week is something that I will never forget, but it’s now time for the players to step up, writes Paul Hasleby.

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Retiring Dockers star Sam Switkowski leaves WA with our hearts and our grand final hopes in his hands — and a tidy little profit from the sale of his Myaree property.

House That!PremiumRetiring Dockers star makes $580k on Myaree house

Retiring Dockers star Sam Switkowski leaves WA with our hearts and our grand final hopes in his hands — and a tidy little profit from the sale of his Myaree property.

Kim Macdonald

Fremantle's heavy loss to St Kilda in May 2025 proved a turning point in their fortunes. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHow 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.

Justin Chadwick

Brisbane Lions' superstar Lachie Neale has reason to be cheerful after his grand-final reprieve. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Pep in my step': Neale delighted after beating GF ban

After sensationally being cleared to play in his fourth-straight AFL grand final, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is eyeing a landmark premiership three-peat.

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Michelle Anderson and Paul Chapman won The West’s AFL Grand Final ticket comp.

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Dockers superfan in heaven after partner wins giveaway

A Fremantle Dockers superfan’s dream will become reality when she jets to Melbourne for the 2026 AFL Grand Final after her partner was named the winner of The West Australian’s giveaway. 

Brooke Rolfe

Brisbane's Will Ashcroft and Fremantle's Luke Jackson are both big-game performers.

AFLVideoPremiumTwo-time Norm or the Unicorn? Our No.1 grand final star

The West Australian has ranked every Fremantle and Brisbane player based on their ability to have an impact in Saturday’s grand final.

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A three-goal haul from Jacqueline Parry has helped Geelong to a convincing win over Hawthorn. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKiller Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder

A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.

Anna Harrington

The Dockers arrived in Melbourne on Thursday.

AFLVideoPremiumOperation Flagmantle begins as Dockers descend on Melbourne

The Dockers touched down in Victoria on Thursday, two days out from Saturday’s blockbuster grand final against back-to-back reigning premiers Brisbane and only one win away from their first premiership.

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The Dockers’ forwards have a huge role to play.

AFLPremiumThe match-ups at heart of Dockers, Lions AFL decider

Grand Finals can often come down to who wins their individual match-ups and these are the ones that matter as Fremantle take on Brisbane on Saturday.

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Luke Jackson and Shai Bolton celebrate.

AFLVideoPremiumExperience matters: Jackson and Bolton will be game changers

Shai Bolton and Luke Jackson have proven they can play on the grand final stage and have been influential all year. Now they have been tipped to the difference makers.

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Oscar McDonald, Luke Jackson, Luke Ryan and Mason Cox of the Dockers celebrate during the 2026 AFL Second Preliminary Final.

AFL VideoPLAYER PROFILES: Every Docker chasing immortality

Fremantle are on the edge of glory and here are the 23 Dockers players that could immortalise themselves on Saturday.

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Kylie Minogue with the premiership cup.

AFL‘A few surprises’: Minogue’s setlist hint

Australian icon Kylie Minogue is ready to light up the MCG this weekend in what she promises will be a ‘wild’ homecoming show for the homegrown star.

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Lachie Neale of the Brisbane Lions during a training session.

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AFL must get rid of clause which had Neale ban overturned

The AFL must get rid of the ridiculous provision which has allowed Brisbane’s Lachie Neale to have his one-game ban for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan overturned on appeal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Ashcroft is the favourite to win the Norm Smith for a third time.

AFLVideoPremiumAshcroft building finals resume to rival the greats

At just age 22, Will Ashcroft’s resume already stacks up against some of the AFL’s greatest ever finals performers.

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Isaiah Dudley in action.

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Dudley’s dynasty: Docker chasing family’s ninth premiership

Isaiah Dudley is getting plenty of grand final messages from family members this week, and they know what they’re talking about because so many have played on the last Saturday in September.

Craig O'Donoghue