Fremantle have been warned not to ‘sit on your hands’ as fellow premiership contenders improve their lists this trade period, with the club urged to make one significant addition ahead of next season.
Samantha Rogers
The final day of free agency saw a flurry of deals as Zak Butters and Ben King found their new homes, as the AFL approved a five-team mega trade. Here’s all the action from day five.
Jake Santa Maria
Fremantle won’t easily replace retired star Sam Switkowski, with one of their star spearheads saying it will take a collective effort from the forward line to fill the void.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle coach Lisa Webb is urging her side to embrace the challenge of taking on the North Melbourne juggernaut with their AFLW finals hopes on a knife-edge.
Essendon are weighing up whether to hand delisted Fremantle veteran Bailey Banfield an AFL lifeline after they were handed two extra rookie picks as part of an AFL assistance package.
Geelong premiership defender Jed Bews has met with both West Coast and Fremantle as he weighs up a future as a development coach and a role playing for their respective WAFL outfits.
There’s less than a week to go until the trade deadline! Stay across the latest news and developments from Day 4 of the trade period here.
Chris Robinson
Fremantle forward Pat Voss says he’s yet to watch the heartbreaking grand final defeat to Brisbane and doesn’t blame ‘Wharfie Time’ for Brisbane’s incredible comeback.
Fremantle have lost a part of their history with the man behind their club song “Freo, way to go,” Ken Walther, passing away earlier this week.
Fremantle have moved quickly to add a goalkicking wingman to their ranks to replace Nathan O’Driscoll, with former Western Bulldog Dominic Bedendo signing with the club.
Fremantle forward Pat Voss has paid tribute to outgoing assistant coach Jaymie Graham, saying his ‘superpower’ is the connections he built at the Dockers as he prepares for life at North Melbourne.
West Coast have been ruled out of the running for a big fish while Fremantle have plucked another state talent from obscurity. Here’s the latest news and developments in the trade space.
Nathan O’Driscoll has paid tribute to Fremantle after securing a trade east to seek more playing opportunities at Richmond.
Aaron Kirby
Former Fremantle great Paul Hasleby has delivered his verdict on the Dockers’ move to trade winger Nathan O’Driscoll to Richmond.
Paul Hasleby
Fremantle defender Emma O’Driscoll’s season is in doubt, with her ankle injury likely to see her miss another month of football.
Fremantle’s trio of terror have endorsed their forward line mentor Jaymie Graham after his appointment as North Melbourne coach.
Glen Quartermain & Mitchell Woodcock
Nathan O’Driscoll is heading to Richmond. Here’s what Freo will be getting back in return.
Jaymie Graham has had to bide his time on his way to the head coach’s box after a short playing career and becoming one of the most respected assistants in the league. Here’s how he did it.
Glen Quartermain
Fremantle stars Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Pat Voss have wasted no time in paying tribute to their outgoing forwards coach Jaymie Graham after he snagged the top job at the Kangaroos.
Jaymie Graham’s grit, resilience and attention to detail are among the reasons he’s been installed as North Melbourne’s new coach, according to Roos president Sonja Hood.
After a busy opening day of the trade period, stay across the news and developments from Day 2 here, including Freo’s afternoon deal that’s sent Nathan O’Driscoll east.
West Coast finally broke through the western derby barrier as they toppled Fremantle for the first time in AFLW history. Danielle Laidley rates every player from both sides.
Danielle Laidley
A Former Fremantle assistant coach says Hugh Davies has Jeremy McGovern-like traits and will be a central plank in the Dockers’ back six when he gets his chance.
Fremantle asked the question of star Geelong half-back Lawson Humphries, but the West Australian is keen to remain at the Cats where he is contracted for a further two seasons.
