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Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies

Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies

James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition.

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

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'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

Stunned by Hawthorn in a qualifying final, Fremantle believe they have found their groove again and fancy their chances of toppling Sydney at the SCG.

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been restricted to just seven senior games in 2026, and he'll need a lot to go his way to end the year with an AFL flag.

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

Sydney will be without the "Pullman Five" and Callum Mills for Friday's preliminary final, but Fremantle aren't being lulled into a false sense of security.

Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth

Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth

Caleb Serong has spoken about the "strange" feeling of having to face his younger brother in a preliminary final, and he hopes it will be captured by a photo.

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Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Wildcats fill key import slot ahead of NBL opener

Former NBA veteran Brandon Knight has joined the Perth Wildcats on a one-year deal, just days out from their NBL season opener against South East Melbourne.

Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned

Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned

Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned

Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned

Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been fined for staging for the second time this year, marking the third time in the past 12 months he has been accused of diving.

How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin

How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin

How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin

How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin

Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence.

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Fremantle players felt embarrassed by their performance against Hawthorn last week, and their vow to play with freedom against Geelong paid off.

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

The AFL world was in disbelief after Cats wingman Oliver Dempsey was denied what looked to be a spectacular goal during his team's 14-point semi-final loss.

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong veteran Jeremy Cameron is booked for more surgery on his injured arm and faces a stint on the sidelines after the Cats' AFL finals exit.

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

A dazzling display from the Unicorn helped the Dockers hold off the Cats in a pulsating Perth showdown and gallop into a preliminary final against the Swans.

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Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way

North Sydney's run to the NSW Cup finals as the only team without access to NRL players is giving Perth proof they have set their pathways up right for 2027.

Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers

Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.

No panic: McVee in as Dockers vow to right the wrongs

Fremantle players succumbed to Hawthorn's pressure in last week's AFL qualifying final flop, but Justin Longmuir is backing his team to right the wrongs.

Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt

Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026.

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Vos the boss boosts WA's cycling gravel world titles

Dutch star Marianne Vos, one of cycling's greatest competitors, will return to Western Australia this October for the gravel world championships.

Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash

Dockers star Shai Bolton will have the perfect chance to quieten the critics when he lines up in Friday night's clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium.

Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

Alleged 850kg coke smuggler 'told it was tobacco'

A young Lithuanian man on trial with four other people for allegedly importing almost a tonne of cocaine says he thought he was trafficking tobacco.

Geelong warned: stand in front of Treacy at your peril

Josh Treacy had an off day against Hawthorn last week, but Andrew Brayshaw expects the All-Australian forward to go into overdrive against Geelong.

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming

Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.

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