Fremantle lost to Sydney at Optus Stadium on Friday night as the footy world came to terms with Cam McCarthy’s death, and coach Justin Longmuir said the players did him proud with how they behaved.
Craig O'Donoghue
Think Sydney. Think tackling. Think pressure. And think the kind of silk that wins flags. The Swans gave Freo a first-hand look at why they’re among the leaders in the premiership race, writes Glen Quartermain.
Glen Quartermain
Sydney have shown why they are sitting on top of the AFL ladder by hitting Fremantle with an avalanche of pressure and producing a strong win at Optus Stadium.
If you had to sum up each Dockers player’s game in three words - what would you choose? Read our thoughts and leave your own as a woefully inaccurate Freo fell well short of Sydney on an emotional night.
Chris Robinson
Fremantle players were left visibly emotional just moments before the opening bounce of their Friday night blockbuster clash with Sydney after a stirring pre-game tribute to ex-Docker Cam McCarthy.
Fremantle have decided upon a unique way to honour former forward Cam McCarthy before tonight’s game against Sydney. Here’s what they’ll do.
As news of Cam McCarthy’s tragic passing spread across the country, players from every corner that had crossed paths with him shared their tributes to their teammate affectionately known as ‘Dardy’.
Samantha Rogers
Fremantle and the AFL world have come together to honour their fallen mate Cam McCarthy as the Dockers fell to the ladder-leading Swans. Recap all the updates from our live blog.
Jake Santa Maria
From his WA under-18s heroics to a Freo toepoke match-winner, here are the on-field moments that defined Cam McCarthy’s footy career.
Former Fremantle teammates are among those sharing heartfelt tributes to Cam McCarthy following the tragic news of his passing.
If the umpires won’t defend him, it’s time Jye Amiss learnt some defensive arts of his own to get back at dirty defenders, writes the Snitch.
The Snitch
Sydney have announced themselves as the team to beat this season and there are two West Australians at the centre of their premiership push.
Fremantle star Michael Frederick’s mum raised twin boys by herself and they both developed into AFL players. Frederick has opened up about her ahead of Mother’s Day.
Former Fremantle defender Lee Spurr has backed Jye Amiss to shrug off the unwanted and heavy-handed attention of opposition defenders, but says the young forward would benefit from help inside 50.
Ben Smith
Sean Darcy has been ruled out of Fremantle’s blockbuster clash with ladder-leaders Sydney at Optus Stadium on Friday night. SEE THE FULL TEAMS.
Sydney will be without the man who torched Fremantle in a best-on-ground display last time the teams met, as the Dockers mull their own changes ahead of a Friday night footy blockbuster.
Fremantle big man Luke Jackson knows his duel with Brodie Grundy could be crucial to the Dockers' hopes of beating Sydney.
Anna Harrington
Fremantle made no secret they were keeping a very close eye on Logan McDonald at the end of last year. But has an unlikely forward’s rapid rise changed their plans, askes Samantha Rogers.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir insists his pleas for better umpire protection for Jye Amiss are fair and reasonable amid concerns for the young forward’s safety.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir admits he has concerns over Sam Switkowski with the forward ‘no guarantee’ to play against Sydney after missing three games with lingering concussion symptoms.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir admits sometimes you have to save superstar Nat Fyfe from himself, as he hinted another veteran could be set for the sub role against Sydney.
Fremantle have wasted little time finding a replacement Turbo with the Dockers signing on Tunisha Kikoak for the upcoming AFLW season.
Hayden Young has turned plenty of heads since moving into the midfield with one former Fremantle great comparing him to Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he and the club will continue campaigning for more protection for rising star Jye Amiss to ensure he gets a ‘fair run’.
Aaron Kirby