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Andrew Brayshaw of the Dockers walks from the field after winning the round 15 AFL match.

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LAIDLEY: Freo firestarters propelling Dockers to new heights

Which team has the best midfield in the competition in 2026? After last week’s game against Geelong, the answer is Fremantle, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Luke Ryan and the Dockers are the hottest team in footy.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow a bell has Freo achieving - and ignoring - new records

It’s the record-breaking streak that’s captured the attention of the footy world – but thanks to the ringing of a bell, it’s effectively being wiped from Dockers players’ minds.

Chris Robinson

The West Coast Eagles have trained at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Pictured - Malakai Champion Justin Benson-Cooper

AFLCommentsPremiumChampion learns fate over alleged nose blow

West Coast forward Malakai Champion has learned his fate over a serious misconduct charge following a WAFL Tribunal hearing on Tuesday night.

Jake Santa Maria

AFL: The Fremantle Dockers train at their HQ in Cockburn today. Sean Darcy.

AFLCommentsLongmuir drops big hint over Darcy selection call

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a decision on Sean Darcy will be made later this week, in the strongest indication the Dockers ruck is set for an AFL return.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast have put a timeline on Reuben Ginbey’s return from a quad injury.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles put timeline on Ginbey’s return from quad injury

More than two weeks after West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey went down against Port Adelaide, the Eagles have put a timeframe on his return from a “high-grade quad injury”.

Josh Kempton

The Dockers sing the team song.

AFLVideoCommentsFully fit! Every single Docker set to be available this week

Fremantle could have every single player on their AFL list to choose from ahead of their clash with Gold Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday in a dream scenario for the red-hot ladder-leaders. 

Jake Santa Maria

Lauren Wakfer has re-signed with West Coast.

AFLW CommentsEagles lock down young gun on new deal

West Coast have secured rising star Lauren Wakfer on a new deal following a breakout year in the forward line.

Jake Santa Maria

Milan Murdock insists his new contract will not quell his desire to improve.

AFLVideoCommentsHunger no issue for breakout Eagle despite new deal

Milan Murdock insists the hunger which drove his rise from WAFL footballer to breakout West Coast star will remain, despite now having the security of a longer-term contract.

Josh Kempton

Taylor Walker expects to decide soon whether he'll push on for another AFL season. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCrows great undecided on whether to extend career

Adelaide star Taylor Walker says he hasn't made up his mind on whether he wants to extend his decorated AFL career next season.

Steve Larkin

In-demand Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters isn't giving any pointers yet to his playing future. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Laugh it off': Port's hot property on rumoured offers

In-demand Port Adelaide star Zak Butters maintains he's not thinking about his future just yet, adding he'll only decide at the end of the season.

Steve Larkin

Milan Murdock has compared Willem Duursma to Victor Wembanyama.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe Alien!? Teammate makes very lofty Duursma comparison

A teammate of Willem Duursma’s unleashed a very lofty comparison for the first-year West Coast midfielder, comparing last year’s No.1 draft pick to an NBA superstar.

Josh Kempton

Willem Duursma showed positive signs at West Coast training.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow Duursma, McCarthy and Graham fared at Eagles training

After Andrew McQualter said he was “confident” Willem Duursma, Tom McCarthy and Jack Graham would return from injury to take on Carlton, here’s how the trio looked at training on Tuesday.

Josh Kempton

Sam Draper appears over his serious Achilles injury after once thinking he may never play AFL again. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNo doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

Lions ruckman Sam Draper isn't getting ahead of himself despite an encouraging start to life with two-time defending premiers Brisbane.

Murray Wenzel

Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich have set the platform for Sydney to challenge for another premiership. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHow two WA footy legends lifted Sydney up the ladder

Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich were AFL figureheads and rivals for so long in WA, they explain why an unlikely partnership has proven such a hit in Sydney.

Joanna Guelas

Corey Wagner has re-signed.

AFLCommentsImproved Docker one of two to sign new Freo deals

Fremantle veteran Corey Wagner has signed a contract extension, which will tie him to the club until at least the end of 2028, while another young forward has also signed on.

Samantha Rogers

Gold Coast Suns gun midfielder Touk Miller (left) appeared has broken up with fitness influencer and Only Fans creator Stephanie Keenan (right) after just ten days together.

AFLComments‘That was quick’: AFL couple splits after just TEN DAYS

A star AFL player is heading back to splitsville, with his first public relationship since his ex-wife coming to an abrupt end after only ten days.

Tegwen Bescoby

Midfield dynamo Errol Gulden returns to action for the Swans' blockbuster against Brisbane. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSwans star back for crunch game after lengthy recovery

Sydney will welcome back Errol Gulden to face the Brisbane Lions, with the star midfielder finally available after a shoulder reconstruction in March.

Oliver Caffrey

Charlie Comben is against the AFL playing an in-season tournament, saying players won't try. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLIn-season tournament would 'compromise' AFL: Roos ace

North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben has shot down a suggestion for an in-season AFL tournament, believing players "wouldn't try as hard".

Oliver Caffrey

It’s been a difficult goalkicking season for Jake Waterman.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Devastating’: Waterman fighting through goalkicking woes

Jake Waterman has opened up about his struggle with goalkicking accuracy, saying it was “devastating” to not be able to finish his team’s work amid a brutal loss to North Melbourne.

Chris Robinson

Who's got the best club anthem in the AFL?

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFrom crummy to catchy: Ranking every AFL club anthem

Which club songs get stuck in your head - and which ones are in need of an overhaul? The West’s team of footy scribes cast their votes to rank each anthem from worst to best. HAVE YOUR SAY

The Suns knocked the Dockers out of finals in 2025.

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How the heartbreaking Suns final helped Dockers grow

I remember the crap feeling immediately after the Dockers were eliminated from finals by Gold Coast last year. But as frustrating as it was, you do grow from those situations, writes Michael Walters.

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Sean Darcy may yet prove crucial in Fremantle’s premiership ambitions.

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Why a fit-and-firing Darcy could bolster Freo’s flag hopes

Even as they sit a game clear at the top of the ladder as premiership favourites, Sean Darcy’s return may yet help Fremantle unlock another level in their pursuit of a first flag, writes Josh Kempton.

Josh Kempton

The AFL has canvassed club bosses on a series of possible changes to the competition’s fixture.

AFLMid-season tournament? AFL canvasses club bosses on fixture

The introduction of a mid-season tournament was among a group of options to change the structure of the AFL fixture presented to club bosses on Monday.

Josh Kempton

The AFL has set out its plans for a 19-team league once Tasmania joins the action. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAFL outlines radical fixture models to club bosses

Tasmania's entry into the AFL from 2028 has the AFL considering a number of potential changes to how the season runs - including a group stage.

Roger Vaughan