Fremantle secured just the second minor premiership in club history with a 24-point win over Adelaide in Perth, finishing the home-and-away season with a 19-3 record.
Melbourne secured a stunning win over Fremantle, proving themselves true AFL contenders and positioning first-year coach Steven King as a major coach of the year threat despite key player losses.
Fremantle secures its second minor premiership with a 24-point win over Adelaide, led by Jye Amiss's 5 goals and Caleb Serong's outstanding performance, finishing the season 19-3 and undefeated at Perth Stadium.
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge in Western Australia is set to open before the end of 2023, months ahead of its 12-month closure schedule. Despite initial concerns, locals and businesses report the impact of the closure has been better than expected, aided by transport adjustments and strong community support.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed the idea that Saturday's match against Melbourne at the MCG is a grand final dress rehearsal, while backing assistant coach Jaymie Graham amid interest from Essendon and Carlton.
Fremantle defeats Western Bulldogs 11.12 (78) to 5.11 (41), securing a top-two berth and nearing their first premiership with Josh Treacy's pivotal 100-game milestone performance.
Fremantle secured a 70-point western derby win over West Coast at Perth Stadium, with Jye Amiss kicking five goals and Murphy Reid earning the Glendinning-Allan medal. Separately, Geelong defeated Melbourne by 20 points, ending the Demons' undefeated MCG run, with Shannon Neale and Ollie Henry starring for the Cats.
Fremantle is poised for a historic AFL season, aiming to match its best-ever win record and secure top spot with a Western Derby victory against West Coast. Despite recent slow starts, the Dockers are strong, while the improving Eagles seek an upset win at Perth Stadium.
