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Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Undaunted by a hostile crowd, Hawthorn's demolition of Fremantle started at the coalface and was franked down back as they secured a home AFL preliminary final.

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

Fremantle's flag hopes are on thin ice after their loss to Hawthorn, but coach Justin Longmuir says he has no fears about having to do things the hard way.

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Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

'More mature' O'Connor back home, eyes Wallabies return

Veteran James O'Connor is back in Western Force black and blue, but wants to fight for another Wallabies green and gold jersey.

Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks

Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, with their fervent fanbase and Wharfie Time crowd activation proving to be big weapons.

More taxpayer funds to help a mining town ditch coal

More taxpayer funds to help a mining town ditch coal

The WA government will stump up $58.6 million, in addition to more than $700 million already allocated, to support a mining town transition away from coal.

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Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag

Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag

Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag

Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag

Jye Amiss has kicked a career-high 58 goals this season as part of Fremantle's feared three-pronged attack, and Hawthorn will have their hands full on Thursday.

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang.

Premiership dream looms big as Dockers brace for Hawks

Premiership dream looms big as Dockers brace for Hawks

Premiership dream looms big as Dockers brace for Hawks

Premiership dream looms big as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle were a dominant force during the home-and-away season, but can they handle the weight of 32 years of pain as they gear up for a crack at the flag?

Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders

Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders

Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders

Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders

Jack Gunston ran amok with five first-half goals the last time he faced Fremantle, but the Dockers won't give him the same space in Thursday's qualifying final.

'Hubris': premier attacks One Nation's state poll claim

'Hubris': premier attacks One Nation's state poll claim

'Hubris': premier attacks One Nation's state poll claim

'Hubris': premier attacks One Nation's state poll claim

The WA premier has ridiculed a One Nation candidate's claim the party could win the next state election after it secured a lower-house seat in a by-election.

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough

Labor has conceded after One Nation won a previously safe Labor seat in a WA by-election that could have ramifications across the country.

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation's meteoric rise in popularity is being put to the test with voters at the polls in an outer-suburban by-election.

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Perth Glory captain Taggart set to make bombshell exit

Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart is set to link up with former Socceroos star Harry Kewell in a bombshell move away from the A-League.

Tim Kelly opens up on earning respect back at Eagles

West Coast veteran Tim Kelly endured a tough time last year, but the veteran bounced back strongly this season to show he still has plenty more to offer.

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Star guard Sami Whitcomb ruled herself out of the WNBL season, and the Perth Lynx have been quick to sign a new player.

Fremantle lock in X-factor forward until 2029

Fremantle have locked in goalsneak Isaiah Dudley until the end of 2029, while Oscar McDonald has also penned a new deal with the minor premiers.

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Australian hackers accused of global cybercrime

Two young Australian men allegedly at the top of a sophisticated global cybercrime syndicate have been charged following a joint investigation with the FBI.

UK rapper accused of raping Aussie fan set to head home

British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly will head home to the UK while he awaits a date to be retried for allegedly assaulting an Australian fan after a gig.

All-Australian is nice, but flag sounds better for Freo

Fremantle had a club-record five players named in this year's All-Australian squad, but they would swap individual honours for team success in a heartbeat.

Reid's two-game suspension upheld at AFL Tribunal

West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss the first two rounds next season after the Eagles failed in their bid to downgrade his rough conduct charge.

Fremantle forward announces shock AFL retirement

Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski has shocked even his own teammates by announcing his AFL retirement, but he hopes to go out with a bang.

WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.

West Coast make call on Harley Reid's suspension

West Coast will try to clear Harley Reid's name and have him available for the start of the 2027 AFL season after being given a suspension for rough conduct.

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