Fremantle are the 2026 AFL minor premiers after a thrilling victory over Adelaide at a pumping Optus Stadium. Here’s our three words on every Docker.
Jake Santa Maria
Fremantle has claimed their first minor premiership since 2015 in a thrilling win in front of more than 50,000 at Optus Stadium. Recap all the action here.
Fremantle club legends have united to send a warning to the rest of the competition, declaring the Dockers are about to return to their sizzling best in time for September.
Glen Quartermain, Mitch Woodcock and James Palumbo
Crows legend Taylor Walker looks set for one last home-and-away appearance in Perth after the 36-year-old was a full participant in his side’s captain’s run on Thursday morning.
James Palumbo
A kid from Broken Hill who dreamt of playing for the Adelaide Crows has confirmed his future with the AFL team after 19 seasons and 700-plus goals.
Oscar Moodley
Police investigated the 25-year-old after a collision with a pedestrian on his way to training.
Glenn Valencich
The 25-year-old was caught up in the accident a day out from the Crows’ home game.
West Coast’s first-quarter woes have once again haunted them after Adelaide capitalised on the slow start in a 25-point victory at Optus Stadium on Friday night.
Mitchell Woodcock
A Jordan Dawson masterclass proved the difference for Adelaide in a tense game at Optus Stadium
Glen Quartermain
West Coast dug deep but ultimately left themselves too much to do after a horror start against Adelaide. Relive all the action.
It’s been a soul-searching week at the Eagles after an incredibly meek performance against the Blues but Xavier Ellis says there is a window for a West Coast victory over the Crows.
Xavier Ellis
Elijah Hewett’s West Coast career appears at a cross-roads after the out-of-contract midfielder was dropped for the second time this season.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has revealed what made the Crows and Dockers legend such an icon as Modra recovers in hospital from a serious truck crash.
The wife of AFL legend Tony Modra says her husband is showing encouraging signs as he fights for his life in hospital after a freak accident in South Australia overnight.
Adelaide recruit Callum Ah Chee has revealed why he never seriously entertained interest from West Coast, while he has “no bad blood” towards Brisbane despite his ugly exit last year.
Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson has issued a heartbreaking statement about his brother Jaryd, saying his death has left a ‘hole in my heart’.
David Johns
Adelaide are offering skipper Jordan Dawson ‘appropriate care and support’ after the tragic death of his brother Jaryd.
Aaron Kirby
The search for the missing brother of Adelaide's captain, Jordan Dawson, has ended in tragedy with emergency services discovering his body.
With the league boss watching on, the veteran was crystal clear when he addressed the latest blunder.
Steve Larkin, AAP
New behind-the-goals vision has revealed Fremantle had seven players inside defensive 50 during one of the final centre stoppages of their epic last-gasp win over Adelaide.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says it was desperation rather than method that led the Dockers to a thrilling two-point win against Adelaide on Friday night.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce’s inspirational diving smother in the dying seconds led his side to another famous Adelaide Oval victory by two points over the Crows.
Fremantle have survived a massive second-half surge to win a Good Friday thriller over Adelaide. Read our three-word analysis of every Docker.
Fremantle defender Brennan Cox credits fatherhood with making him a better footballer as he prepares to face Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe.
