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Tasmania Devils have signed their first-ever AFL players, with eight elite 17-year-old footballers joining the club a year ahead of their official draft year. The new recruits include Axel Walsh, a 202-centimetre tall West Australian who has family ties to Tasmania.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has received positive injury news after suffering a partially ruptured Achilles tendon and calf strain during the AFL grand final. The Dockers are confident that Pearce will return to training during the pre-season.
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce will avoid surgery and is expected to return to training in the pre-season after scans confirmed a partial tear of his Achilles tendon. The news comes as a relief to the Dockers, who had a heartbreaking week after falling short of their first premiership.
The Wallabies have defeated South Africa 42-38 in a pulsating match in Perth. Despite being issued four yellow cards in the second half, the Wallabies managed to hold off a fierce comeback from the Springboks.
Fremantle's AFL team has begun the process of recovering from a heartbreaking grand final loss to Brisbane, with players and staff trying to come to terms with the devastating defeat. The Dockers' coach, Justin Longmuir, has urged his players to sit in their grief and support each other through this difficult time.
Fremantle Dockers are on the cusp of making history, just one win away from premiership glory. The team's journey from humble beginnings to the current decider has been a long and arduous one.
Fremantle and Brisbane are set to face off in the AFL grand final, with star midfielder Lachie Neale being a common thread between the two teams. Neale will be playing in his 321st AFL game and has been a key player for both teams throughout his career.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir questioned the AFL's decision-making process regarding Lachie Neale's reprieve, while Brisbane coach Chris Fagan welcomed the news. Neale will feature in the premiership decider against his former club Fremantle at the MCG on Saturday.
Fremantle prepares to take on the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final, a stage the Dockers have been striving to reach for years. The team's journey to the grand final has been marked by resilience and determination.
Rafe English, a Fremantle Dockers fan from Perth, is travelling over 50 hours from Illinois to Melbourne to watch his team play in the AFL grand final. His journey includes multiple stops and a 17.5-hour flight.
The Fremantle Dockers' decade-long rebuild is finally coming to fruition, with a carefully assembled squad that has been built through strategic drafting and recruitment. The club's 2019 draft haul, which included Hayden Young, Caleb Serong, and Michael Frederick, has been particularly instrumental in their success.
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce is on the brink of football immortality as his team prepares to take on Brisbane in the AFL grand final. Pearce, a key defender known for his spoiling ability, was born in Burnie, Tasmania, and raised in Ulverstone on the state's north-west coast.
Thousands of Fremantle Dockers fans gathered at the club's headquarters for an open training session ahead of the AFL grand final. The event was a huge success, with all 3,000 tickets sold and fans getting the chance to meet their heroes.
Interstate footy fans are flocking to Melbourne for the AFL grand final, with two pubs becoming unofficial embassies for travelling Fremantle and Brisbane fans. The city's economy is expected to reap the benefits, with the grand final weekend potentially generating up to $75 million in economic activity.
Thousands of Fremantle Dockers fans are making the 3,000-kilometre journey across the Nullarbor to attend Saturday's AFL grand final in Melbourne. Despite rising fuel prices, fans are undeterred and eager to support their team.
Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal, a moment that was 'a relief' for the young Collingwood star after years of being tipped to claim the honour. Daicos, just 23 years old, has cemented his position as one of the greatest players in the league.
The Wallabies take on reigning world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium on Sunday, hoping to draw inspiration from Fremantle's AFL grand final appearance on Saturday. Perth-born Carlo Tizzano is leading the charge, hoping the Dockers' party atmosphere can rub off on the team.
Fremantle Dockers great Shaun McManus has been named the club's cup presenter for the AFL grand final. Brisbane is yet to name their presenter, after three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown did so for last year's decider win over Geelong.
Neil Erasmus has played a crucial role in the Dockers' remarkable turnaround this season, which has seen them progress to the AFL premiership decider. The 22-year-old midfielder had considered leaving the Dockers but has now become a central part of the team.
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is urging his team to draw on their experience as they aim to achieve a rare AFL premiership three-peat. The Lions qualified for a fourth consecutive grand final with a thrilling win over Hawthorn on Saturday.
Fremantle Dockers have pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sydney Swans by 12 points, booking their spot in the Grand Final. The Dockers trailed by 21 points at three-quarter time but produced a remarkable last quarter to turn the game around.
The Sydney Swans are on a roll in their AFL finals campaign, taking on Fremantle in a thrilling preliminary final at the SCG. The match has been a nail-biter so far, with the Swans out-muscling the Dockers.
The Sydney Swans' midfield has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent weeks, propelling the team to the top of the AFL rankings. The team's newfound success can be attributed to a combination of structural changes and adaptability, rather than relying on individual star power.
The Fremantle Dockers are set to take on the Sydney Swans in the AFL preliminary final, but coach Justin Longmuir is wary of underestimating his opponents. Despite being favourites, Longmuir insists his team will not be 'ambushed' by the Swans.
Jordan Petaia has been selected in his first Wallabies squad since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Les Kiss braces for the sternest test yet of his brief coaching reign. The 26-year-old has been plying his trade in France and Japan since the end of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Fremantle is looking to overturn its recent AFL finals history as it takes on Geelong in a semifinal match. The Dockers, who have been one of the top teams all season, suffered a loss to Hawthorn last week, but coach Justin Longmuir remains hopeful about their chances.
Fremantle Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley's remarkable rise from state league footballer to the AFL finals has taken many onlookers by surprise. Despite being overlooked by all 18 clubs at the 2021 AFL draft, Dudley has enjoyed a quick rise since making his AFL debut for the Dockers last season.
Jack Cole is set to play a crucial role in Penrith's NRL finals campaign as he prepares to make just his fifth appearance of the season in Sunday's semi-final against the Sydney Roosters. The 23-year-old five-eighth has spent most of the season on the fringes of the team but has been given a chance to shine in the lead-up to the finals.
A global shortage of natural feathers caused by devastating avian influenza outbreaks has sent the price of badminton shuttlecocks soaring. Local clubs and retailers are facing tough choices as high-quality equipment becomes increasingly unaffordable.
Men's world number one Jannik Sinner has avoided a doping suspension after an independent tribunal cleared him of fault for two positive tests in March. While his coach Darren Cahill has staunchly defended the Italian star, rivals including Nick Kyrgios have lashed out at the controversial ruling.
The mother of late West Coast Eagles premiership player Adam Hunter has slammed the AFL following a recent phone call from a senior league executive, accusing the organization of failing to protect players from devastating brain injuries.
Organizers of the iconic Avon Descent have slashed 17 kilometers from this year's course to prevent competitors from having to drag their crafts over dry riverbeds.
The Perth Bears have taken a major step toward their 2027 NRL entry, revealing their inaugural playing strip at the WACA and securing key salary cap concessions to lure elite talent.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed suggestions that Saturday's blockbuster clash with Melbourne is a Grand Final dress rehearsal. He also backed assistant Jaymie Graham to remain focused despite looming head coaching offers.