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Could Zippy Fish end up back at Freo?

AFLPremiumFreo coach coy in if they will look to reel in star Fish

Fremantle coach Lisa Webb hasn’t shut down reports of the Dockers’ interest in trying to hook Sydney star Zippy Fish as they prepare for this weekend’s bumper western derby.

Mitchell Woodcock

Daisy Pearce wants to tick off a win against the Dockers.

AFLWPremiumWest Coast eager to bring an end to winless derby run

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her side have not directly discussed their lack of derby wins ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Fremantle — but admits it is something they are eager to tick off.

Ben Smith

Fremantle and West Coast produced strong wins in a great weekend for the WA sides in the AFLW.

AFLWVideoPremiumLAIDLEY RATINGS: Bower’s career day leads perfect weekend

Fremantle and West Coast produced strong wins in a great weekend for the WA sides in the AFLW. Danielle Laidley rates every player.

Danielle Laidley

Fremantle AFLW coach Lisa Webb was full of praise for her side after their win over Adelaide.

AFLWDockers full of belief after stunning win over Crows

Fremantle AFLW coach Lisa Webb has hailed her side’s 25-point win over Adelaide as an insight into what they are capable of producing at their best.

Josh Kempton

Daisy Pearce has praised both the versatility and depth of her young squad.

AFLWPremiumPearce praises depth of versatility of Eagles squad

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce has praised both the versatility and depth of her young squad after turning their season around following a winless start.

James Palumbo

Abbygail Bushby of the Eagles and Amy Franklin of the celebrate a goal.

AFL Eagles back on track with third straight win

After a winless start to 2026, West Coast’s season is back on track after they made it a hat-trick of victories with a 10-point victory over Essendon at Windy Hill Oval on Friday.

James Palumbo

Courtney Rowley could return this weekend.

AFLWEagles shuffle backline as Rowley makes special return

West Coast have hit shuffle on their backline against Essendon to cover Zoe Wakfer, who will miss Friday’s clash at Windy Hill with concussion.

Aaron Kirby

Daisy Pearce has overseen a second win in a row for the Eagles.

AFLWPearce expects to be at Eagles beyond end of contract

West Coast Eagles coach Daisy Pearce is confident of remaining at the team beyond the end of her contract, which is set to expire at season’s end.

Ben Smith

Amy Franklin celebrates a goal.

AFLWWest Coast go back-to-back by toppling winless Saints

West Coast Eagles have seen off a winless St Kilda to make it back-to-back wins and keep their AFLW finals fire burning as they rolled to a 11-point win at RSEA Park.

Ben Smith

Gabby Newton in action against the Bulldogs.

AFLWPremiumGone with the wind? Dockers searching for home gust answers

The Poletti Road end of Cockburn ARC Oval has witnessed six scoreless quarters across its past eight, as Fremantle star Gabby Newton has admitted the team needs to get to grips with the gusty conditions.

Ben Smith

The Dockers were beaten by Western Bulldogs.

AFLWDogs bark at the wind, run down Fremantle in final term

Fremantle have failed to master the wind or the Western Bulldogs as they fell to a 10-point defeat at Cockburn ARC Oval and slid off the pace in the race for the AFLW top eight.

Ben Smith

Eagles ruck Charlotte Riggs will be vital against St Kilda.

AFLWPremiumEagles wary of winless Saints’ centre-bounce strength

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says centre-bounce supremacy will be vital to snaring back-to-back wins and keeping at bay a St Kilda side desperate for a first AFLW this season.

Ben Smith

Ange Stannett

AFLWVideoPremiumAt our best when we’re bringing that: Freo’s focus now clear

Fremantle face a huge home game against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday and captain Ange Stannett has seen enough from her team to know precisely what they need to do this weekend.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mim Strom will make her Dockers return.

AFLWFreo welcome back Strom as they sweat over O’Driscoll

Fremantle have been bolstered by the return of star duo Mim Strom and Aisling McCarthy ahead of a crucial clash with the Western Bulldogs, but it’s not all good news.

James Palumbo

Daisy Pearce and the Eagles are eyeing back-to-back victories.

AFLW‘Reset and forget’ the motto as Eagles eye more wins

West Coast Eagles coach Daisy Pearce has vowed her team will not allow complacency to simmer after their first victory of the AFLW season as they prepare for a winless St Kilda side.

Ben Smith

Emma O’Driscoll has been ruled out of playing this week.

AFLW:O’Driscoll out but Strom, McCarthy firming to return

Fremantle star Mim Strom is set to make an instant return after missing a game for the first time in her career against Essendon, but Emma O’Driscoll has been ruled out of playing this week.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle celebrate their win over Essendon.

AFLWinning without Strom and O’Driscoll a key moment for Freo

Fremantle’s victory over Essendon in their AFLW clash on Sunday came after they lost two of their most important players, and coach Lisa Webb knows that is a really important moment for the team.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle beat Essendon.

AFLPhysical Dockers enjoy first win on new home turf

Fremantle have won their first ever game at Cockburn and they produced a final term of physicality to lock away victory over Essendon.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast co-captain Charlie Thomas believes the Eagles are “off to the races” after beating Brisbane.

AFLWPremiumEagles ‘off to the races’ after breaking 2026 duck

West Coast co-captain Charlie Thomas believes her side can use a stirring win over Brisbane as a springboard for a charge back towards the AFLW’s top eight.

Josh Kempton

A “proud” West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her side will draw self-belief from their win over Brisbane.

AFLWEagles to draw self-belief from stunning Brisbane upset

A “proud” West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her side notching their first victory for the 2026 AFLW season over an accomplished Brisbane outfit will do wonders for their self-belief.

Josh Kempton

West Coast have stunned Brisbane to claim their first win of 2026.

AFLWEagles open 2026 account with stunning Lions upset

West Coast’s AFLW side have recorded their first victory of 2026 in magnificent style, toppling Brisbane by five points to claim one of their best wins in club history.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle are yet to win a game at Cockburn ARC Oval.

AFLWPremiumWe won’t underestimate winless Bombers, Dockers pledge

Fremantle’s AFLW side have a golden opportunity to secure a first win at their new home ground on Sunday, but they insist they will not underestimate a winless Essendon.

Josh Kempton

Ella Roberts has dealt with tags in the early stages of West Coast’s AFLW season.

AFLWPremium‘Support is coming’ for tightly-tagged Roberts, Eagles say

Ella Roberts has dealt with plenty of attention from taggers as West Coast have gone without a win in the first month of the AFLW season, but the Eagles have a plan to help their superstar.

Josh Kempton

Ange Stannett moved into midfield against Richmond.

AFLWPremiumConnect forwards: Freo tout improved link-up play

Fremantle captain Ange Stannett says tangible improvements in their midfield and forward connectivity are providing a healthy blueprint as they prepare for a month which will shape their final aspirations.

Ben Smith