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Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 7

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 5

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 5

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 4

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 4

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 8

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 10

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 20

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 7

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 5

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 6

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Young talent time: Derby highlights Dockers’ most important player as September looms

Playing a little over three quarters across a fortnight of football, one Docker has emerged as Fremantle’s most important player in their...

28.07.2025 8

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points

In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.

21.07.2025 6

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points

In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.

21.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points

In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.

21.07.2025 4

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points

In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.

21.07.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The stat the Dockers nearly doubled in Hawks win; Did Harley reveal his future plans in opponent jab?

The Dockers gave a resounding response to recent criticism of their coach. Meanwhile, has Harley Reid given the biggest club yet of his intentions to...

15.07.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How Freo found themselves with a mountain to climb at the SCG

The outcome resulted in Fremantle slipping out of the top eight, finding themselves now in a major battle to regain a finals spot.

07.07.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How Freo found themselves with a mountain to climb at the SCG

The outcome resulted in Fremantle slipping out of the top eight, finding themselves now in a major battle to regain a finals spot.

07.07.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

How Freo found themselves with a mountain to climb at the SCG

The outcome resulted in Fremantle slipping out of the top eight, finding themselves now in a major battle to regain a finals spot.

07.07.2025 9

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

How Freo found themselves with a mountain to climb at the SCG

The outcome resulted in Fremantle slipping out of the top eight, finding themselves now in a major battle to regain a finals spot.

07.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

How Clark kept Dockers dangerous even when chips were down

In a low-scoring and tight affair all day, Jordan Clark was head and shoulders Fremantle’s best player, if not the contest’s.

30.06.2025 20

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How Clark kept Dockers dangerous even when chips were down

In a low-scoring and tight affair all day, Jordan Clark was head and shoulders Fremantle’s best player, if not the contest’s.

30.06.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

How Clark kept Dockers dangerous even when chips were down

In a low-scoring and tight affair all day, Jordan Clark was head and shoulders Fremantle’s best player, if not the contest’s.

30.06.2025 10

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

How Clark kept Dockers dangerous even when chips were down

In a low-scoring and tight affair all day, Jordan Clark was head and shoulders Fremantle’s best player, if not the contest’s.

30.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Could this be the year another Docker gets a Brownlow?

If Caleb Serong can maintain the rage, he may just add “Charlie” to his growing honour roll.

23.06.2025 9

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Fyfe fights on: Why Dockers veteran still has a role to play

The former captain had the potential to peter out in his 16th and most likely final year. But Saturday night showed why there’s still life yet in...

17.06.2025 20

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Star defenders’ absence an opportunity for up-and-coming Eagle

Parked behind premiership duo Jeremy McGovern and Tom Barrass, and dealing with a number of injury setbacks, chances for Harry Edwards to impress have...

10.06.2025 7

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Bolton’s brilliance fuels Freo’s finals faith

Shai Bolton was in the thick of everything as Fremantle secured their biggest and most important victory of the season to date on Saturday.

03.06.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Freo faithful fume over Friday night flop. So, how can the Dockers rebound?

The futures of the coach and senior officials are being questioned, so too if this playing group is motivated to put in the hard yards to succeed.

05.05.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Freo’s Anzac Day victory was their season-best. Here’s how they can repeat it

With a new standard set on Friday night, the challenge for Fremantle now is to be what they haven’t been yet this season – consistent.

29.04.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Demon’s dominance shows why he’d be a star Dockers recruit

A fast, furious, skillful excitement machine, blessed with breathtaking talent, Kysaiah Pickett did it all and more on Saturday.

21.04.2025 8

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Treacy’s rapid rise; Is West Coast dipping below AFL standard?

Yesterday Treacy delivered a career best six-goal performance against Richmond. Meanwhile, the Eagles were breaking much less enviable records.

14.04.2025 9

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Form of West Coast’s leaders under microscope; Freo’s dazzling inside 50 statistic

The form of West Coast’s leaders has come under the microscope. Meanwhile, the Dockers inside 50 efficiency was the best it’s been since 2016.

07.04.2025 8

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The defining moment of Dockers’ derby dominance

Andrew Brayshaw’s individual effort on the verge of half-time all but ensured the outcome of western derby 60.

31.03.2025 60

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Dockers pay dearly for slip-ups; Which Eagles youngster impressed most?

Fremantle were narrowly defeated by Sydney on Sunday – so what cost the Dockers the game? And which young West Coast player impressed most as the...

24.03.2025 8

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Grim season openers leave WA fans searching for a silver lining

The start of West Coast’s new era was tough to watch, while Dockers fans also found themselves in an all-too-familiar funk. But are there any...

17.03.2025 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney