Fremantle general manager of football Peter Bell is confident that all “seated members” will have a spot at Optus Stadium for home games if COVID-19 restrictions remain the same in 2021.
Josh Garlepp
West Coast star Nic Naitanui has revealed he toyed with early AFL retirement as he dealt with the devastating death of his mother.
Oliver Caffrey
They’ve already climbed to the peak of their sport, but South Fremantle and Peel Thunder are preparing to reach new heights this season.
Eliza Reilly
West Coast star Nic Naitanui says he thought about immediately retiring from the AFL in the aftermath of his mother's sudden death in 2015.
Alec Waterman will feature in Essendon’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton on Thursday, behind closed doors at Ikon Park.
Jordan McArdle
Fremantle fans could get their first look at draftees Heath Chapman and Josh Treacy as soon as this week with both of the youngsters firmly in the frame for selection against West Coast.
Mark Duffield
Carlton star Madison Prespakis has failed to convince the AFLW Tribunal jury that her tackle on Richmond's Sarah Hosking didn't deserve a one-match ban.
Justin Chadwick
The AFL world melted down over footage of a new rule enforced in Essendon’s intra-club match. And there’s a secret twist that’s bad news for Buddy. WATCH
Sam Landsberger
Footy fans are set for a pre-season derby double, Perth leading the Aussie boom in luxury properties and McGowan’s message for Kirkup ahead of the State election debate.
At his third club and with a significant void to fill, all eyes have been on Jesse Hogan at GWS training. And a man who’s had a more up-close perspective than any other is liking what he’s seeing.
Chris Robinson
TERRITORIAN Janet Baird has returned to training this week for Gold Coast Suns with her eyes firmly on making the side to face West Coast on Sunday during the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round.
NATHANIEL CHAMBERS
Fremantle will take on West Coast for the second time in eight days after the AFL was forced to change its preseason fixture.
Optus Stadium has been locked in as the venue for the second pre-season clash between Fremantle and West Coast next month - and fans will be able to attend. See the date and time for the derby here!
Nic Naitanui has revealed he still cops racial abuse on social media on a weekly basis and has confronted perpetrators in person when given the opportunity in WA.
We got more evidence of Fremantle’s intentions to give Nat Fyfe plenty of forward time, while the news isn’t so good for Sean Darcy. Here’s what caught our eye at Dockers training this morning.
Nic Naitanui has revealed how a trip to the Gaza Strip left him in tears and fearing for his safety as part of a harrowing off-season experience.
Veteran midfielder Ben Cunnington won't play in North Melbourne's pre-season match against St Kilda as he is managed under the AFL's new concussion protocol.
Melissa Woods
Fremantle defender Reece Conca has declared there are “no limits” to what captain Nat Fyfe could do as a forward if the Dockers elect to play him in attack this year.
Tasmania is holding firm in its quest for an AFL side, with the state government saying it won't be able to meet Hawthorn's mid-year contract deadline.
Ethan James
A multimillion-dollar battle looms amid fresh claims dozens of AFL players with severe illnesses linked to head knocks have been dudded out of compensation.
Michael Warner
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PALMERSTON Magpies young gun ended his season on a high note with a round topping haul of 37 disposals in Round 18
AFLNT has welcomed a host of new life members with well-known Territory footy names such as Andrew McLeod, Shaun Cusack and Kylie Duggan among the inductees
Subiaco’s Matt Johnson, Claremont’s Jacob van Rooyen, East Fremantle’s Jack Williams and Swan Districts’ Rhett Bazzo were the biggest names in the 19-player squad. See the full squad
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