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Hopefully the boys light up the SCG and don't be so reckless, like they were against the Hawks. We'll be downhearted if Errol gets a hold of us! We're in a prelim final! With memory flashbacks to 2013 it's time to Reyne on Sydney's parade again and Restump Podcast the battle to the big dance.We've done the work, we've secured the results and, while we took the scenic route, we deserve our spot in the preliminary final against the Sydney Swans tonight.We're going in with an unchanged line up but are Jaegar O'Meara and Chris Scerri along for a little more than the ride? Could there be a late change? The Swannies have obviously been through the wringer, now losing Callum Mills and Harry Cunningham on top of the Pullman Five! However, that in itself, is a danger for us as there truly can't be any genuine expectations on them, regardless how hard JL tries to claim underdog status.Being free of expectation can throw up some unpredictability. They have gotten further than anyone thought they would, so the shackles are off. This is a free hit for the Swans to take and we need to be well aware of it.Straight away three factors come to front of mind with initial thoughts on the game. Complacency, pressure and Errol. Our Freo boys are only human and no matter how hard they try and how often they tell themselves otherwise, there has to be some level of thought attributed to the enormous names missing from Sydney's team. Too many of those thoughts could have us on the back foot and, in a preliminary final, it's a position we just can't afford to be in. Pressure has at times been our kryptonite. We can be susceptible to it, we know it, the players know it and the entire league knows it. Sydney's only real chance at beating us comes in the form of maniacal pressure and you can bet your knackers it is exactly what they will try to bring. Although Murphy Reid might not be able to stake that bet!Errol Gulden is Sydney's key to the grand final car. Their hopes rest so much on his shoulders. Charlie Curnow and Logan McDonald and Hayden McLean don't get the silver service if we can curtail Errol's influence. But that is easier said than done. It'll be a task performed by committee but you'd imagine Matty Johnson might not have gotten too much shuteye the last couple of nights. It sounds simple but it ever never is. In fact, given what has happened to the Swans, or what they've caused themselves, for us it seems too good to be true. And when something seems too good to be true, concerningly more often than not, it is. We're two and two against the Swans in finals and we're one preliminary final each. We've only been to the SCG three times since 2019 while the Swannies have had to come to Optus on eight occasions against us. However, the reality is none of whatever has occurred in the past matters. Our 2026 form against the Swans means didley! We're going in with a massive advantage and we really should just be winning. There will be no excuses if we don't and the fallout will be loud! Given the circumstances and the match ups, as scary as it is to say, it is just difficult to contemplate we don't win tonight. There is something that feels very uneasy about going into a preliminary final comfortable and confident. So, as we're just hours away, let's rekindle the familiar feeling by throwing some nervous logs on the anxiety fire to heat up the tension on the pod.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

It's true, he is built different! Luke Jackson's heroics proved yet another of the unfortunate and unique season challenges Chris and his Cotton On Cats couldn't overcome. Time to Restump Podcast Freo's feat over the Morris Finance Felines.It was a fork in the road moment for Freo. We could've followed a familiar path and folded or we could've said to hell with that, the post season frivolities can wait.We collectively decided on the latter using the challenge corroded Cats as a steppingstone to the Swans.And while we magnificently ended Geelong's campaign, we have to acknowledge the season of difficulties they had to endure. The odd injury, the exposing of their secret concussion signatures, the fall in beef and cattle prices, the rise in farm equipment costs and the travel burden.I mean they only played 10 games in Geelong this year! They had to travel an hour up the road to the MCG or Marvel a further 6 times! Oh, the horror of the hardship!Back in reality, it was a match of moments and masterful performances delivered by masterminds.Shai Bolton's early minutes of magic, Andy Brayshaw setting the turning up tone from the first bounce running himself into exhaustion, not just the brawn, but the brains of Paddy Voss and who here amongst us can honestly put up their hand and say they were confident Caleb Serong would make that 55 metre monster?And then there was Cool Hand Luke! The man who single handedly snatched a grand final 5 years ago! He returned to the scene of salvation and in another individual act of September supremacy, swung momentum, started a surge and secured the semi.We needed to beat Geelong in a final in 2013 to advance to a preliminary final against the Swans, to make it to a grand final against the Hawks! We've just beaten Geelong in a final to advance to a preliminary final against the Swans where a possible rematch against the Hawks could unfold.It's Groundhog Day wrapped in some mysterious deja voodoo! Take that "lightning doesn't strike twice" guy!We're now off to the Milo tin lid sized SCG to slug it out with the short-staffed Swans.However, we haven't finished scoffing at the sore losing sourpusses, but more we're not done praising the performances of the purple people, on the pod. So, let's momentarily soak up the occasion. Let's enjoy it and appreciate it before we switch the gratitude to attitude and deliver Sydney their swan song.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Listen to the full interview with Justin Longmuir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick spoke ahead of the semi final against Geelong on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick spoke ahead of the semi final against Geelong on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Barra channelled his inner Justin Longmuir and had some advice for the Fremantle Dockers ahead of their big game tonight at Optus against Geelong. He also had some advice for the fans going to the game tonight. Plus, his tip for the Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide game tomorrow. In other sports news, Dennis Lillee's statue has been unveiled at the WACA and it's Claremont vs East Perth on Sunday battling for a spot in the WAFL Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silly season has started early and Bob's gut feeling says Tim English won't play again for the Dogs, there's sadness around Jake Kolodjashnij's footy career stalling, alignment issues at North Melbourne and why the Crows were right to not guarantee Matthew Nicks' job before their final.Plus, the boys try and sort out who sits where in the premiership pecking order, why Brisbane look tired rather than distracted and whether Justin Longmuir can help Fremantle avoid straight sets.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

For a moment there, us twisted, rusted-on supporters thought we may have lost our identity. But we weren't letting Hawthorn take that away from us! Let's just say deliberately doing things the difficult way is character-building. Time to Restump Podcast our gut-wrenching game against the hard-nosed Hawks.Sadly, we know all too well that a sense of inevitability is difficult to misplace. Thursday night, we added another stat to our 30-year history of failures when it matters most.That one is tough to reconcile. Getting beaten was definitely a possibility, but no one saw us performing like that. We folded like the deckchairs we sat in on the interchange sidelines at Marvel Stadium against the Blues two weeks back!The thought we'd be outworked, outmuscled and, most of all, out-pressured in that manner and to that extent, never entered the equation. We were overconfident we wouldn't be overawed or overwhelmed, and overlooking that possibility maybe was, in itself, part of the problem.We're not physically or mentally battle-hardened. We don't have the deep finals experience to deal with that type of finals onslaught and, albeit somewhat justifiably, we got carried away with the home-and-away season. Unfortunately, we just failed to distinguish between it and September.While it's no excuse for the way we were brushed aside and pressured out of the game, our old mate Lloyd Meek has played more finals than 20 of the 23 players we rolled out Thursday night.Let that sink into the noggin! The ruckman who, understandably, couldn't get a look in at Freo, goes to another team, fights his way into the position of first ruck, puts away more finals than his former teammates and adds another one to his tally against them. One of those football stories, and we actually couldn't be happier for him.The reality is we've had quite the fortuitous season. We've met teams at the right times; we've had an absurd injury list, or rather a lack of one, and we've faced almost zero adversity. You still have to rack up the wins, and we were impressive doing so, but there were numerous games where we just got over the line thanks to 10 to 15 minutes of burst footy. That isn't necessarily reliable or replicable in finals football.A lack of obstacles and misfortune isn't our fault, and it can be a big tick for process, planning and application. But did we overlook that lack of hardship we faced this year? Was it problematic in our preparation for September?Hats off to the Hawks. They were ferocious and relentless, and they thoroughly deserved the win. But the disappointing aspect for us was that we couldn't work our way back into it at any stage. That has been our signature this year, but, again, finals is a different bag.However, being the best side all year means we earned our finals position and double chance. We were hoping not to need it but, it's safe to say, it's better to have and not need than need and not have. So, don't ‘Weekend at Bernies' us just yet!We now face the Morris Finance, Cotton On Cats, the family of farm owners, the secret-signature securers, this coming week, in a do-or-die ding-dong on the home deck.It's time to make the inevitable avoidable! The canvas is where comebacks begin! Get out your Chumbawambas and start Tubthumping, because we get knocked down, but we get up again.However, before then, if you need answers and some trauma-ridding closure to move on from last night, you're amongst like-minded folk. It's the Freo Festivus, the airing of grievances. We can't carry complicated cognitive cargo into the Cats' clash! Let's cleanse the conscience and create a clean-slate state. So, pull up a pew and partake in passing around the purple prattle pole on the pod.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Our own Freo Docker Hayden Young joined Lisa, Russell & Barra this morning with tomorrow night's Qualifying Final looming at Optus. Barra asked Hayden if the team had "the chat" from coach Justin Longmuir about the finals series. Hayden was also asked about Wharfie Time and if he thought it would be brought out tomorrow night. The chat then turned to Sam Switkowski who has a baby on the way very shortly, Barra asked if the old no babies until after September rule was still a thing. Murphy Reid's nether regions were brought up again with Hayden telling the guys that Murphy will be very well protected in that area tomorrow night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the pregame team meeting, Paddy misconstrued the collective noun for an instruction! Time to Restump Podcast that polished purple performance.Let's start at that magnificent jumper. It took us back to the nostalgic Neesham era, a simpler time in life when we ran around with a bunch of ragtag upstarts from the WAFL. Every member of the team had a license and if you didn't do something outlandish or you performed without flair, you didn't belong! We got around in an unthinkable combination of purple green red and white while we made the unconventional popular. We cared little for the opinions of outsiders, we played recklessly, free from expectations and not for a second was it not entertaining. I feel for the Freo supporters who never got to experience that special time. If we were to make that last Saturday in September, it'd be a fitting tribute if we were to don that same deep Fremantle heritage representing, kaleidoscopic number on Grand Final day. Imagine winning the club's first premiership 30+ years later in the same jumper in which it all began. Was that the most even contributed performance across the board you've ever seen?We out pressured the best pressure team in the competition. But it felt different. It was not only a specific focus and at fever pitch, there was an added component to it, which was to make sure the crows felt it. So, it wasn't just the tackle or the corralling pressure, it felt there was an instruction to hit hard and hurt. A lighter week on the training track would probably wouldn't go astray.It's difficult to argue Alex Pearce isn't our most important player. His presence, his cover, his support and organisational skills allow other members in the defensive unit to play to their strengths. He simply makes others better. And what about the Serong and Brayshaw combo quietly stepping back into the fold to pick up the responsibility slack. Their willingness to do the unfashionable work, take somewhat of a back seat, then step in, take the reins and lead by example when required is beyond impressive. Where we are as a team is largely a direct result of their lack of ego, and there is nothing more admirable.There is some irony in the suggestion it was an even contribution while selecting individuals out for praise. However, a guy that rarely sees the limelight but turns up without fail, is Heath Chapman. In the context of his role, he had an outstanding multifaceted game. Courage personified, he backed into trouble, he was crisp with his ball handling and decision making, he got himself in the right positions and played his role to perfection.Has Jye Amiss forced the tailors to ask for his jacket measurements? He's second in the Coleman medal with 58 goals at a rate of 2.6 goals a game, going at 64% accuracy. However, he's kicked 36 in his last 12 games. At the very least, he has surely entered the chat!Anyway, we're all about the collective and not about the individual. So, we continue on as one connected entity and let the individual accolade chips fall where they will. Minor premiership secured but in the bigger picture, that is small potatoes. We don't need to celebrate it and risk Paddy Voss damaging numerous eyeballs! Let's just get through the one remaining inconsequential regular season game.Meanwhile, join us as we take a deeper look into the classy performance against the Crows, decipher who to rest against the Blues and potentially plot the path the purple pioneers will proceed to possibly procure the premiership on the pod.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

The Friday Huddle team is abuzz because it's The Chief's birthday! - But what are his plans for tonight? The boy roll through their favourite headlines of the week - including the one thing hotel workers hate their guests doing the most, and our old mate Chris Judd popping up on Sky News. Howie had an interesting experience using Facebook Marketplace, then Chief has two new movie monologues - both with very heavy accents. Superstar producer Herbie has discovered a new idea in a Finnish supermarket she thinks the Chief might be interested in, and our digital guru Jasper comes in to give the boys some fashion advice. Browny had an issue at the park with his dog, and Chief is all across the story of a man with a very well-used Landcruiser. Browny's Health Hotline looks at the foods most likely to give you food poisoning, and to celebrate the Logies Chief has a quiz about classic Aussie TV shows. Josh Fraser has firmed as the favourite to land the Carlton senior coaching role after officially applying this week, and there are media wars all over the place. Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir calls in ahead of their clash with the Crows tonight, then Browny lists his top 5 goal hungry players - and surprise surprise... they're all small forwards. Finally, it's not just Chief who's celebrating a birthday this week, Herbie has also made it another full year around the sun - but who of the Huddle team would she invite to her party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was rarely pretty and it took us a while, but we found a way to break the dog clog. Time to Restump Podcast the minor premiership securing win over Bevo's Bullclogs.Apparently Bullies coach Luke Beveridge had no specific plan or intention to ensure our forward 50 metre arc resembled an RSPCA adoption dog shelter! The crowding and clogging “just played out that way.” Rightio Bevo, and bank robber Bill had no plan to roll the bank, he just donned the balaclava and shotgun to do his daily banking and it, “just played out that way.”To be fair to the dogs though, once Aaron Naughton was ruled out, they had no option and their only chance was to implement that clogging strategy, whether they care to admit it was intentional or otherwise. However, in doing so they actually did us a favour. If the dogs played their usual high offense game we would have destroyed them by half time, given their known struggles to defend and the cattle they had out. So, we were forced to endure a different contest, weather the pressure, adapt, persist and find alternate pathways to victory. Yes, it was predominantly ugly but we still manufactured moments of Milan catwalk worthiness.The game gave Murphy Reid a taste of the close checking treatment he's likely to get more of and, unsurprisingly, he's already made inroads into how to deal with it if his 23 possession second half is any indication.The armchair dingbats taking a dislike to Paddy Voss simply don't understand the Freo system and the selflessly pivotal role he is performing. The sheer volume of cages he is rattling on and off the field points to the possibility he is at the peak of his pervasive and protective powers.Is it no Bont, no dogs? Did Marcus Bontempelli have an off night? Or was it the engaging tactics of the imposing Hayden Young that put the clamp on the champ?The effort and the dedication to the journey Oscar McDonald have undertaken to get to his career best game, is worthy of praise. However, while he superbly played his role, there's no confusion or cause for hesitation, Brennan Cox walks straight back into the team.One man whose role and position are well and truly secure is Karl "Marx" Worner. He had the makeshift dogs forwards on a leash and ended up the highest rated player on the ground.We ran the dogs into the ground, we chalked up our 18th win of the season and we got through unscathed. We then watched Sydney scrape home over the Saints; we saw Hawthorn fall over the line again the Roos and the Josh Fraser revitalised Blues put the 3-peat seeking Lions to the sword! Everything is coming up Millhouse!It's all getting very real! So, we need to come together as a collective, remain calm, be measured and have some composure... is what we'd call for if we were a boring, self-obsessed, joyless, egotistical, purist fan base! But we're not that rabble of a rudderless mob up the road! We get involved, we get loud, we enjoy every moment, celebrate every thrill and we ride this magnificent juggernaut to whatever end!So, for all that type of hype tripe, dig in your heels, lock in your knees, hang on for dear life and join in the conversation to give and get a purple cheerful earful on the pod!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

If Andrew McQualter still wants to be a scalper, he'll have to turn to Freo's finals tickets! Time to Restump Podcast Saturday evening's walk in the Optus Stadium park.Imagine being a west coast supporter and thinking you're an improved outfit. 12 scoring shots for the game, just 5 in the second half for 1 goal 4. Quite simply, they were putrid. If Fremantle did anything wrong, it was gravely underestimating the sufficient level of complacency required to win. We could have implemented a player management strategy with a performance output made up of equal parts apathy and lethargy!Pretty much other than the minor premiership securing 4 points, there was almost nothing to take out of that game. I mean it was a good win, and a win by 10 goals, but let's be fair, we were up against a team of Richmond rejects, mid-season recruits and a guy who cries ‘free kick' if someone goes within 6 feet of him! Harley Reid has implemented his own social distancing policy. He rings his own free kick hot line when anyone breaches his self-designated safe space and lodges a complaint!The reality is the game was never out of our control and by quarter time, despite us being the narrowest of margins behind, it went from a procession to a formality, before we let down to a ‘going through the motions' routine.Yes, Murphy Reid continued bedazzling us, Matty Johnson had arguably his career best game and Jye Amiss, with another 5 goals, showed he has well and truly arrived. But let's ironically sing the praises of the unsung heroes.Disco Nathan had a ripper of a game. Is it right to suggest he hasn't the best right foot? But, on his left foot, unlike what left his right foot, a lot left right out of the middle. So, he did a lot right with his left, he left nothing in the tank and right now he's in no danger of being left right out! (I can't be the only one who is now bamboozled to a point of not knowing my left from my right?) Anyway, 2 goals, 7 score involvements, 11 possessions and a goal 3rd quarter, and plenty of defensive work from his 19 total touches from the wing was a pretty important contribution. And the ultimate team man Paddy Voss! His selflessness was on display yet again with his all-round game having a greater impact than it suggests on paper. Add in his goal, his 7 score involvements, his 6 inside fifties and his shepherding of Shai Bolton's goal and it puts substantial meat on those 11 disposal bones.The good news just kept coming off the field with Murphy Reid signing on until 2032 and Hugh Davies dedicating his future to Freo by putting pen to paper. We cannot overstate how big an achievement securing the extension for Murphy Reid is. The system Fremantle has put in place, the culture they have built, the recruiting and list management they have conducted, the ignoring of the outside noise and backing in Justin Longmuir and the resulting ridiculously successful year we have so far put together, are all encompassing elements that enticed and landed Murphy Reid for longer. He didn't initially want to come to Fremantle and now he doesn't want to leave. That is a monumental feather in the Freo cap. Well, Saturday night was fun but unfortunately the derbies have just lost their shine. Sadly, like they did to state of origin football in its former format, the West Coast Eagles have killed them off.However, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of purple to prattle on about on the pod! So, before we draft a docker design to deal with the dogs, feel welcome to wade into the west coast wrangle waffle water with us as we wrap up the weekend cake walk. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

It wasn't the smoothest hit and run operation, but we saw off the attempted Carrjacking. Time to Restump Podcast the procuring of the points from the plucky Port Power players. While our mission to get into south Australia, secure the four points and get out again took a similar amount of time, we weren't exactly Delta Force commandos, executing a flawless raid and capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela!Sometimes you simply have to battle the monotony monster in the mind and just win. Sometimes no thrills or frills pays the bills. That was pretty much the summary of the comfortable win over Josh Carr's cabal.There was an air of supremacy about us and a sense of formality and while they're habits we don't want creeping in, to be fair, it's hard to be critical.Port Adelaide had nine of their best 23 out. No Zak Butters, no Jason Horne-Francis, no Connor Rozee and no Mitch Georgiades! So, it is a tad forgivable for allowing an infection of momentary complacency.However, they belted us in the midfield which kind of makes you raise half an eyebrow. Was it a symptom of the situation? It's not nothing but is it any real cause for concern? Does it just provide us with beneficial feedback to work on before finals?But we're a ‘focus on the positives' posse at the Restump and they came in the form of Luke Jackson, Jye Amiss and Izzy Dudley.Luke Jackson, single handedly turned the tables and carjacked the Carrjackers in the 3rd quarter! But him telling his mids at half time he was going to do it and to be ready for it, that is something we're all here for.Jye Amiss arriving predominantly over recent weeks is something special and it only enhances our September chances.And we've said it before and we'll say it again, Izzy Dudley is as clever as Murphy Reid. His inability to waste a possession is top drawer and it's a rarity that something good doesn't occur from a Dudley involvement!We took the points, we put an almost insurmountable lead on the comp for the minor premiership race and now we look to keep on trucking towards Friday night's Derby, otherwise known as the West Coast fans grand final, whether they admit it or not.And what an encounter it may be! The Eagle fans are high on hope after a string of self-destructive performances masquerading as honourable losses, and they'll bring their nothing to lose mentality, their whinny manner, backpacks full of arrogance and an overinflated sense of entitlement. So, if you want to block out the constant shrieking of West Coast fans complaining about Harley Reid not getting a free kick for being tripped by a step, feel free to swap their noise for ours. We can't guarantee you'll be better , but at least you'll be getting a better quality of nonsense.  Send us Fan MailSupport the show

 Two games and 11% clear at the top. We're isolated in a league of our own! We're getting lonely up here! Time to Restump Podcast that stunning performance against the swans.A jaw dropping performances surrounding Sydney usually involves the Sweeney variety, rather than the Swans.I mean, what in God's name did we just witness? We were going to do the podcast earlier but we've been in a paralytic state since Thursday, stunned by that second half.After just 11 points for the first half of the match, we somehow shook off the shackles, turned it up a level and hit the Swans with something they, us and anyone around the country watching on, never saw coming. To be honest, except in front of the white posts, we weren't playing poorly during that six-point puntless period. We were just a little slow to adapt to the relentlessly furious pressure the Swans applied, but we were still holding our own and creating opportunities.It wasn't the disaster a goalless 11-point first half would have you believe, but it still was far from ideal. 2 quarters and 22 points down.... 2 for 22... did we invoke inspiration by beckoning the being of Richie Benaud? Nonsense momentarily aside, it was Alex Pearce over the spirit of Richie. The Captain was again brick wall remarkable to single handedly keep us in the contest early and help put the game to bed late. While I'm not exactly sure which "team" he'd choose to represent, Colonel Pearce could defend the strait of Hormuz! I mean whenever chants of “build the wall” ring out, Alex Pearce's name will be in Freo fans front of mind. Hey, I did say the nonsense was only momentarily being put aside.Quite simply if Alex Pearce wasn't able to keep a cool head amidst the mayhem, we may have been too far back to turn it around. Wait a minute... we piled on 100 points in a half of footy! We had 6 goals up our sleeve. We can watch on in awe of the bedazzling Bolton, Murphy's magic and Wolf-hearted Worner but, there in the background running the show, ever doing the heavy lifting, the grinding and gravel grouting as always, was Andy Brayshaw.While captaincy possession remains with the Moose until he says otherwise, for mine, I'm only emboldened in my stance that Andy Brayshaw is next cab off the rank. You can have your Caleb Serong and Josh Treacy conversation, but, while they'd be worthy candidates, it's all inconsequential noise while Andy is around! After setting the club record with 14 wins in a row a few weeks back, we claimed another club record Thursday with 9 goals 5 being our largest ever fourth quarter score.While the performance had to be seen to be believed, what's even more astonishing is that it wasn't against some hapless west coast team of even wannabe battlers celebrating some perceived honourable loss! It wasn't against some ragtag bunch of Sunday league Bombers, it was against the second placed Sydney Swans! 100 points in the second half! Who do we think we are carrying on like that? Get out of here with that ridiculousness!Well, we've hit our ludicrousness limit here. But, like us, if you believe too much purple parochial palaver is a pittance for such a profound performance, pack your polished piffle, practise your prattle, patronise us and partake in the powwow on the pod.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Collingwood and Gold Coast were involved in a melee not often seen in modern footy. What did Bob Murphy and Matt Clinch make of Brayden Maynard, Ben Long and Touk Miller's involvement?Where does the loss leave the Suns? And what would Justin Longmuir be thinking about his side's winning streak being broken?

The difference between Shai Bolton and us Freo fans? Shai's head is literally in the clouds, ours metaphorically are! Do we even remember what defeat feels like? Time to Restump Podcast the cutting of the Cats claws.We don't want to speak in a forgone conclusionary tone and we don't want to put the purple cart before the pony, but is use of the term ‘dynasty' a little premature? Yes, we know, we hear what you're saying... ‘But Geelong didn't have Tom Stewart or Bailey Smith and Jeremy Cameron only had the use of just one arm!' Well... we didn't press the Wharfie Time button, so it all cancels each other out!Thursday night's scoreboard may reflect a narrow 9-point Freo victory, but it was effectively a 5 or 6 goal comfortable win. If it wasn't for our inexplicable wayward kicking, with the exception of Paddy Voss, Geelong wouldn't have gotten a look in. 3 goals 11, a scoreless Josh Treacy shot that didn't make the distance, a Jye Amiss out on the full and a couple of posters to Sammy Switta and Murphy Reid! We couldn't have hit water if we fell off a jetty! Josh and Jye were like blind darts players in cyclonic conditions! Yet despite the mayhem, despite the fact we couldn't win a centre clearance early and that we were dealing with a 28-point deficit at some stage, there wasn't any panic in the coach's box, on the ground, in the stands or in the lounge rooms.It never felt like it was out of control. Both teams were punishing mistakes on their scoreboards, but the difference was we were handing out punishment in ones. However, you were quietly confident it'd get rectified. Talk about rectified personified! 3 goals 11 turned into 13 goals 11 in the final quarter. Did we find the accuracy switch or what? And from being on the wrong side of a 3 to 10 centre clearance count, we soon found our midfield mojo to win 15 of the last 16. Individually speaking, All Australian ruck, Brownlow and Doig favourite Luke Jackson has no peer at that moment. It must be a tad difficult being a Melbourne supporter watching prime time LJ putting on absurd spectacles... and we don't mean the Mason Cox kind.Does anyone actually work harder than Andrew Brayshaw? Is it possible to actually work harder than Andy Brayshaw? Not that anyone had forgotten, but he just gave everyone a reminder of his courage and capability conveying a compelling and commanding case of captaincy consequence.Murphy Reid is outrageous, Shai Bolton is ridiculous, Paddy Voss is preposterous and the 150-game celebrating Captain Pearce is tremendous.But overall, it's the confidence of the collective. It's the belief and the hunger and the selflessness across the board that has us in this enviable position a game clear at the top of the tree.We could bang on all day about Bolton's marks, Murphy's magic and Paddy's fend offs, but.... wait, we can bang on all day about Bolton's marks, Murphy's magic and Paddy's fend offs! So, join us on the pod as we bang on all day about Bolton's marks, Murphy's magic and Paddy's fend offs!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Mark Duffield is joined by Simon Garlick, CEO of the Fremantle Dockers. Their chat begins with the vibe around the club, Garry Lyon's comments on charter flights, closing in on 70,000 members, crowd expectations for blockbuster Freo v Geelong clash, Justin Longmuir's contract situation, the success and commitment of David Walls, competition structure is on the agenda at AFL leaders meeting and whether Simon is concerned with the rise of Rugby League and soccer. m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freo Coach Justin Longmuir joins us ahead of the thursday night clash against the cats, we chat finals footy and the baby making machine that is Freo.. speaking of making babies Jordy Clark also joins us for a yarn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We thought the quiz couldn't get any worse, and then this happens! Plus we're joined by Nathan Jones, Arty Jones from the Bulldogs, and Freo Coach, Justin Longmuir. And stay to the end to hear Bill absolutely butcher it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't exactly the fist through the wall Clarko style, but JL left his mark at the GABBA, in more ways than one. Time to Restump Podcast Freo's felling of the former ferocious felines.He usually aborts his bouts of irritation inspired ire at the precise moment before impact, but JL's emotional reactions are evolving. A couple of annoyance fuelled batters of the beam above head at round 12, we wonder will windscreens O'Brien be required by seasons end? Is it a pressure outlet? A sign of a how real it has become? Suddenly we've genuinely got something to lose! Or, more likely, are we just theatrically highlighting something entirely insignificant for a moment of semi-comedic value?What a way to bring up 11 wins on the bounce against a rampaging Lions outfit. Yeah, wait a minute... rampaging, really? Who are we kidding... the Lions were all Aslans, they never came out of the wardrobe!The reality is though any time you beat Brisbane at the GABBA it's a big achievement and you have to play seriously good footy to do so. Having said that, what has happened to these now somewhat lethargic lions? They gave us so much space through the corridor, Elon wants to launch rockets into it!After two consecutive premierships has the hunger for the 3-peat waned? There were expectations they'd flick the switch after their previous two losses, but the wiring must be faulty because there's seemingly a disconnect there.But that's the extent of us being bewildered by Brisbane! Our all-round game, our strategies and defensive structure suffocated them. Our individuals' willingness to perform their roles our system depends on, never gave the Lions a look in.Paddy Voss, Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss functioned like a well-oiled machine. They're three vastly different roles which, when they work in harmony, all produce the same substantially beneficial outcome.And hasn't Matty Johnson stepped up with opportunistic permanent midfield minutes and in the absence of a couple of colleagues. To step in and destroy Hugo Garcia last week was big, but to back that up by nullifying Lachie Neale, was something else. Hopefully the ice on the hamstring was more cautionary awareness than strain or tear.We're 11 straight, we're top of the tree, we passed the Hawthorn test, we weathered St Kilda's pressure and now we've dispatched Brisbane on their home turf. If we scale the Sydney summit, the last true test box to tick, holy smokes, the potential big dance nerves will well and truly kick in!We're not a soap opera drama but we're Home and Away this week, playing North Melbourne away at home in Bunbury. However, before then, there's no time for Lion down! We still need to dissect last Saturday's successful safari hunt. In the Gabba jungle, the mighty Gabba jungle was the Lion sleeping that night? Or were we simply the purple Lion tamers? Let's chat it out on the pod. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Shaun is calling it: Justin Longmuir just delivered his best coaching performance yet in the Dockers' latest win! We also recap a fighting loss for the Eagles and celebrate Scott Pendlebury’s historic record-breaking 433rd game. C-Bass drops in to celebrate the Fever’s win, which has them sitting 3rd on the ladder, and we crown Paige our latest Last Quarter winner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Laidley joins Duff to chat about Scott Pendlebury's games record, how the Eagles take on the occasion, matchups for the game, Harley Reid's 50 games, Justin Longmuir's approach to upcoming 10-game winning streak, Fremantle in the premiership pecking order, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duff catches up with Scotty Watters to review Round 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fremantle Head Coach joins 6PR Footy before their huge Len Hall Tribute game against the Blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off winning the Glendinning-Allan Medal, Jordan Clark sits down with Will Schofield for a wide-ranging conversation on life, football, and finding his home at Fremantle.Jordan opens up about nearly walking away from AFL altogether after departing Geelong, his complicated path to the Dockers after West Coast ignored him, and what has changed at Fremantle under Justin Longmuir.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On the agenda today: Pat Voss has apologised to both Harrison Petty and Justin Longmuir, a timeline of the St Kilda and Brisbane war of words, is Gawn the ruck GOAT, Patrick Dangerfield has ruled himself out of Thursday's clash against his old side, and Wednesday Wisdom: Avoid the stairs! Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Tuesday Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy save you time by watching all the AFL footy shows and serving up their take on the most talked about issues in the game.Is an angry Alastair Clarkson the best thing for North, should Essendon be kicked out of the 'big 4' club, was Justin Longmuir's complaint fair play or poor timing and is the matchwinner pressure on Nasiah bubbling over just two rounds in? Plus you can cross out the ~100 goal season chat~ on your bingo list for 2026, but is it realistic or idealistic.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

It's a unique game this Aussie rules caper. Almost as unique as the AFL's caveat clad, ironic equality and inclusivity policy. Maybe next year we can play round one in Mumbai! Time to Restump Podcast the air gasping gut punch against Geelong. We've got mixed emotions about what unfolded on Saturday. There is no guarantee the situation with opening round dictated the result, but it was too conspicuous to not have had a substantial impact. However, result aside, reduce the possible advantage or disadvantage by simply abolishing the nonsensical round zero. After starting in sensational fashion, the Cats ate into some of our lead in the second term. But we had to expect it; I mean its Geelong we were up against… it's not as if it was West Coast! But midway through the third quarter we hit the brick wall and there was no second wind. We stumbled onto the treadmills where we remained, unable to stop the combat-ready conditioned Cats from catching us. While the result was disappointing, what we delivered in the first quarter was the scintillating silver lining and the positive to take out of the day. Put some match fitness behind it and we should be in for a more than handy year. However, we didn't necessarily do ourselves any favours as we likely compounded the opening round conditioning issues through selection. Knowing the challenges, you must ponder why we'd go in with an obviously underdone Sean Darcy and an Alex Pearce with a question mark where his halo usually is. Sean Darcy managed just 44% game time. Only three other players over the round, played less than 50% game time without injury reasoning. We're not into consolation prizes but the loss wasn't defining or season trend setting. It has that familiar feel of the ‘one that got away,' yet it is far from a round one loss that has us saying, ”Oh here we go again.” There were contributing factors beyond our control, but we probably didn't take care of the factors that were within it, and there lie the disappointment and frustration.   2025 round one and 2026 round one, while both resulted in losses to the same team at the same venue, that is where the similarities end. On a post-match perspective and what it potentially means going forward, they couldn't be further apart. How deep we can we dig into this game? How deep does this game need digging into? We don't know! But put on your archaeological wide brimmed field hat, bundle up your trowel, shovel and brush and join us as we see what nuggets of nonsense we can unearth on the pod. Send a textSupport the show

This week, Christian looks at how footy is as quick as it's ever been, and we look at the 0-2 teams, Brisbane and St Kilda? Plus, Opening Round has to end, did the AFL overreach with 'fully ticketed' games, and is the Bulldogs' attacking diversity sustainable? 00:00 - Intro and Something You Noticed 09:05 - Speed of ball movement update - she's fast! 15:55 - The 0-2 teams, should we worry about the Lions or Saints? 24:20 - Errol Gulden injury for Sydney - what it means? 27:00 - The Western Bulldogs' score sources 31:50 - Justin Longmuir on Opening Round 37:45 - Scott Pendlebury's ban 40:50 - Kangaroos and Demons' good wins 45:00 - Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Gawn and his new-look Demons have found their joy back! Starting the season and life under coach Steven King with a strong win over St Kilda. The team talk Latrelle Pickett, Jacob Van Rooyen and take a deeper look at the longevity of Opening Round following Freo coach Justin Longmuir's "disadvantage" comments. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Cameron and Daniel Harford wrap up round one with every team in action and so many early storylines, led by St Kilda's second loss. Former Saints captain Jack Steele told ABC he was still hurting after his trade to Melbourne, Nasiah wasn't on the ground when they needed him and Port were destroyed by North.Elsewhere, the Crows were the big winners of the round at the MCG, did Marcus Bontempelli confirm his status as the best in the game and what do the team make of Justin Longmuir's comments around Fremantle playing an Opening Round team and losing.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Is the overlooking of the workhorse, the defensive stalwart, the ten-year warrior, Lukey Ryan, unconcerning, or has it evolved into intrigue? Are we pretending the elephant in the room is a big purple lamp? Time to Restump Podcast the curious case of the custodian and the clash against the Cats!Despite his recent performances in the WAFL preseason and his own assurances that he's good to go, the longtime walk-up-start has been passed over. We have to take Justin Longmuir and his reasoning on face value that Luke Ryan has somehow dropped a peg in the pecking order, but with the Cats possessing a tricky and versatile forward line, wouldn't we sleep a little easier knowing the chippie was chiming in? The first game of the season is upon us, and those familiar feelings have returned. There's an ounce of anticipation, a hint of trepidation, a tablespoon of fear and a boat load of excitement filling the pot of the emotional simmering stew.  We're heading down to the Cattery, otherwise known as the field of fictitious finger fractures, to right the round one wrongs of twelve months ago. Have we learned from the mistakes everyone in the team, except Murphy Reid, made that day?After no word or contact, we sent out a search party during the preseason to find the Disco. We just needed some proof of life but there wasn't a blip on the radar and the silence was deafening. However, Nathan O'Driscoll must have been hiding in plain sight, because round one comes along and ‘hey presto,' he's back! He stuck his noggin up and got the nod. It proves Disco never dies; when it's not centre stage, it's existing in the background ready to reemerge.With O'Driscoll, Sean Darcy and Switta returning, joining Hayden Young and Brandon Wallker, it feels like the members of the band, the Red Hot Injury Peppers, have reunited. We welcome Wagner and Worner back, we have Judd McVee in for his first official game in purple for premiership points and we're always glad to see Alex Pearce, with or without his whiteboard. Not going to lie though, while Oscar MacDonald will fill the void to some degree, without Brennan Cox and Luke Ryan's reliability, it feels we may be a little vulnerable in the last line of defense. However, we go in full of faith our favoured forces will formidably fight the feline fraternity. While Fictitious Finger Fracture Field is quite the home ground advantage where few away teams fare well, it holds no fear for us knowing we've won five of our last ten appearances there.It's time to parcel it up, put it all together and ponder the plight of our purple platoon on the preview pod. So, if you're showing some Docker drivel decibel deficiencies, bring your ears and we'll fill your purple prescriptions. Send a textSupport the show

Do we all need to go guts up in the Bahamas for a while? To be fair to the Gold Coast Suns, if we'd gotten out of jail we would've been charged with stealing. Time to Restump Podcast the 1-point heartbreak.Well that stung and it may have done irreparable damage to our souls. While Freo fans didn't buy into The West's revenue generating clickbait idiocy with their ‘easy Freo final' back page, we all obviously had high hopes of extending the season.However, we got Sunburnt so we bow out of season 2025 with a what would've been, could've been, maybe should've been but didn't quite end up being, result.It was a typical Freo roller coaster season ride as we went from eating the chocolates in the frying pan, to sucking on boiled lollies in the fire. We were a basket case by round 8, finals bound a few games later.We've done the full suite of emotions since Saturday night, but after the mental anguish, pondering the reasons why and the reasons why not, and internally asking ourselves the irrationally instinctive rhetorical questions like, how did this happen, who do we need and who needs to go… we arrive at some sort of pragmatic peace.The basic long and simple short of it is, the Suns were simply better for longer. Now obviously, the superiority for a single point margin time period is all but negligible. But the soul-destroying reality is, that's all that is required.Really other than sporadic poor decision making, some maybe finals frenzied forced skill errors and several less than ideal forward 50 entries, we didn't do too much wrong and the team will benefit from the experience.If you had to pinpoint it without hanging individuals, we'd probably note the 2nd quarter with 5 minutes remaining on the clock. In that period of red time rampage, the Suns managed 6 inside 50s and put 4 goals 1 on the board, while our Freo folk failed to trouble the scorers from 4 inside 50s. Must be said though, generating just 7 scores from 29 inside 50s for a half, tells you you're doing plenty right, but the important part catastrophically wrong.We couldn't get it done for Fyfey and now any on field remnants of the 2013 grand final era are gone. However, we let Nat go gradually which helped ease the pain of goodbye.And while we couldn't get it done for Fyfe, if you can distance yourself from the pain of Saturday night and view it with momentary detachment, it's hard not to have a little smile for the Gold Coast Suns and David Swallow. We know far too well what they have been through and for them to have their first ever draftee kick the winning score in his and his team's first ever final, in what is his retirement year, it's a great story and a wonderful football moment.Ok, enough of that nonsense. So, putting the purple hat back on, we've just put away a 16 win season, we've got one of the league's youngest and most inexperienced lists that's just experienced a final. We've got a collective with a non-traditional professional Fremantle mindset, we've got the right guy in charge and we're on a trend heading in a north east direction. We haven't even cracked the window yet! We're only warming up!We're a bit light on for detail and analysis here so we'll dig much deeper on the pod and relive and re-visit those irrational instinctive questions.So, if you're struggling to come to terms with the result and managing the fall out is too heavy a burden, well many ears make light listening, so come in for the conversation. We'll talk through the temporary trauma, absolve the anguish, make some mental mending milestones and procure the pragmatic perspective ready to purple back up and go again in about 6 months' time.Send us a textSupport the show

It's been a while between purple pints. But you get the feeling we're going to be well hydrated over the next decade. Time to Restump preview podcast the start of our September quest.Does this September participation feeling ever diminish? Or has the drought and the heartbreak of often orchestrating our own demise over the journey created this exhilaration? Not sure, but something tells me given our history, we'll never take the sight of September for granted.It's time to put away the pitchforks and remove the hands from the holsters of those who were gunning for the club and coach.We haven't found ourselves in finals facilitated by favourable results falling around us. We forced our way in winning 12 of our last 14, many against fierce foes. And when it came down to the final affair, the do or die clash against the dogs, we were formidably emphatic.So, where does it position us? Past results now count for nothing and have no bearing on what is to come.We rightly go in Saturday night as favourites, but if we have any hint of forgone conclusionary mindsets, the Suns will seize on it.While there's a dash of relief making finals, the pressure on Saturday night is all on us. The Suns are September debutants, so they'd have a weight-off-the-shoulders feeling and an element of freedom about them, which can be a positive or a negative. Reaching finals for the first time, they may feel the job is done and subconsciously play accordingly. But they may also have that dangerous now 'nothing to lose' mentality and play unrestrained with reckless abandon.However, lets not forget they have a 3-time premiership ‘been there done that' coach at the helm. Damien Hardwick won't have the satisfied mindset and he'll pull all the psychological levers to ensure his players don't either.Apart from the obvious, both teams have additional reasons to perform. For us, while it is his final appearance in WA, this could be the final time Nat Fyfe, the generational player, who won himself and us two Brownlow medals, who regularly carried out club through some dark times, graces us with his on-field presence if we lose.And for Gold Coast, their club's first ever draftee and co-captain, David Swallow, has called time on his career and goes out in his and the Sun's debut finals campaign.Both players could have abandoned their perennially unsuccessful clubs at times and there were no shortage of options. But they dug in and showed a rare loyalty at the expense of potential premiership expense, until now. Interestingly, Nat Fyfe and David Swallow both are West Aussies, one club career players and both currently sit on 247 games, providing a chance to play a deserved 250.There are a host of heartstring tugging motivations for both sides regarding these two magnificent players to draw upon, should added inspiration be required.While we should just concentrate on the now, if we were to pull off the unthinkable, every game from here is an elimination final. And should we get to and plant our purple flag on the promised land, taking into account our elimination final against the Dogs, we'd be the first club in history to win the premiership with 5 elimination finals!We've been set up well by the club, the coaching staff and recruiters. They've created the framework for success and now the opportunity is there for the players. Home and away and finals footy are two different bags, so are we ready as a group? Is the 'why not us' cliché fitting? Maybe, maybe not, but Saturday night is the first step to finding out.There's still 48 hours or so until bouncedown! So, if you're on edge and dealing with some purple Send us a textSupport the show

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 2nd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for a big edition of AFL 360, as training mishaps pop up inside the Collingwood camp ahead of their finals run. Garry shuts down rumours around Nathan Buckley having Melbourne's coaching job and Fremantle's Justin Longmuir stops by before his second finals appearance. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's often said “A wrong King still believes his crown makes him right.” Give it up Kingy, there's no place left to hide. JL has got your number! Time to Restump Podcast Freo's magnificent September securing victory against the dauntless Dogs.There was barely an institution that didn't write us off. The media, the footballing world, the bookies and my postman gave us no hope. But why? Why was so much analytical weight and judgment placed upon the loss to the Brisbane Lions a week bacl? Was our previous 3 months invisible? Did the pundits not even bother to watch the Fox Footy mini's?Justin Longmuir got on the front foot though as he was having none of it and he wasn't shy in letting them know. However, let's hope they all double down and write us off again in 2 weeks' time.   In real time, we'd all be lying if we said we didn't harbour some minor concerns half way through that first quarter. But we'd seen that movie before several times in recent months and, more often than not, it had a favourable twist. Stop, take your hat off and give the defensive collective an acknowledging nod because we were able to build that win on it's ability and relentless efforts to weather the Dog's high pressure, 19 inside fifty storm. It kept us in the game when others couldn't. The individuals were remarkable. No one does what our defensive delegation did to Sam Darcy!Depending on how you view it, its either worrying or pleasing seeing Andy Brayshaw and Caleb Serong combine for just a 5 possession first quarter. Worrying because they got destroyed, but pleasing because we were still able to win centre clearance for the quarter and set up four scoring chances. Hayden Young, take a bow!The Dogs did well at trying to rattle our cages early with their pressure but we dealt with it, we regrouped at quarter time and then we let go with a scintillating period of footy that saw us put an uninterrupted run of 8 goals on the board.Sure, the Dogs have some defensive deficiencies but our forwards were phenomenal, showing no mercy in exploiting the advantage. Everyone got their unhygienic lick of the what would now be germ riddled ice-cream. But even contracting covid was an acceptable risk if it meant seeing Jye Amiss in the embryonic stage of a return to some serious form!If you put your hat back on, can you please remove it once more as we have a moment of respect and marvel at Murphy Reid yet again? Everything he touches turns to gold… or rather goal. It's not too often that a first-year player becomes irreplaceable and a vital cog in the team wheel. It's done, pull your dress down Mary, the shows over. All bets are off…  just give him the rising star medal!And while our hata are still off, give a nod of appreciation to Bailey Banfield who has reinvented himself in a meaningful way.While we appeared to be cruising to victory, the Dogs are too good a team to not mount a comeback. On the back of the magnificent Marcus Bontempelli, he dragged them back to somewhat within striking distance late in the final term. Yes, Ok, a nerve or two crept in, but we're not that same old Fremantle team anymore. We weren't letting this September securing victory slip through our fingers. Bring on September!We didn't put too much weight on last week's loss to the Brisbane Lions and their win over the Hawks justified our position. So, likewise, given the Dog's record against top eight teams, we're not getting carried away with the win over them either. Having said that, it doesn't mean we're not bouncing off the walls excited about being part of September this year!So, you know what to do. If you're foraging for a fistful more of Freo fanfare, don yoSend us a textSupport the show

The Izak Rankine finding has landed and it's managed to seemingly frustrate all involved parties. We ask Kath Loughnan why. Then we look at the Fremantle Dockers as they prepare for mini-elimination final with the Dogs. The NRL has a double crunch Friday of fixtures. While the Wallabies attempt to break two hoodoos in two weeks. Featured: Kath Loughnan, AFL reporter, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

With great possession power comes great accountability. Time to Restump Podcast Sunday's small setback.Our 6-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of powerful Swans, who quite simply were just too good. With all their guns back and runs under their belts, the 2024 Grand Finalists found their form and returned to that familiar relentless pressure applying unit. For all but 3 quarters, whichever combination we tried, we had no answers to their centre bounce dominance.The Swan's James Jordan continues taking down big names and numbers and unfortunately Caleb Serong was next on his list to tick off… in more ways than one. Opposing teams are laser focused on Caleb. His name would be on all opposition whiteboards in big bold black letters pre-game. So, we must start giving him a chop out, provide him some assistance by running some blocks and putting some physical heat on opponents for him. Are we capable of that? What we wouldn't have given for a fit Fyfe out there!We've obviously got centre clearance issues but the re-emergence of Jaegar O'Meara may well help alleviate some of them. His influence upon being injected into the game was instant and hindsight says maybe we should've rolled the dice and pulled the sub lever sooner. While he may not have the size and strength yet, is there midfield room for a ridiculously skilful rising star favourite, Murphy Reid? It's no secret Jye is struggling a bit. His confidence has deserted him and it has taken his snooker cue straight kicking, dead eye Jye moniker with it. Backing a player in to fight the form slump is admirable, but are there time limits? Does Jye need a breather, a release of pressure in the twos to tear the WAFL apart for a week?While the axe grinding, coach sacking callers will melt down over the first loss in 6 weeks, an objective view would realise the Swans, with their top liners match fit, who were $1.60 favourites and had won 13 of 20 games against us at the SCG, had to play at a high and relentless level to beat us. To be absolutely belted in the midfield yet still all but win the game against that Swan's outfit… some issues need attention but we are doing a hell of a lot right. With a couple of recent wins over much lower placed teams we needed a test to see where we are. We got the test and the answer and it appears we're in really good shape for a 4th to 9th team. It may be an inconvenience to hear, but we're simply not at the Collingwood or Brisbane level yet… but we're not far off it.Obviously, we're all disappointed with the loss and what it momentarily means, but in the end, we didn't take enough of the chances and the Swans did. Sometimes you just have to say, too good.We're out of the eight but we're just a win and % out of 3rd and % out of 6th. We have enough winnable games to come to secure a spot in September. The opportunity is there if we want to take it.We're not exactly bouncing off the walls with excitement but if it's pessimism you're looking for, check your GPS coordinates because they've led you astray. There's an empty room somewhere looking for you to take the shortest view in. But if it's a balanced mixture of wider constructive perspective and bouts of exaggerated nonsense, the kettle is on. So, come in, make yourself a coffee, bang this noise in your ears, give us your thoughts and make yourself at home.Send us a textSupport the show

Fremantle forward Murphy Reid has revealed the goal-kicking advice Senior Coach Justin Longmuir gave him. Since then, the 18-year-old has gone on a seven-goal kicking streak without missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss a super Sunday of thrillers, the Demons’ decision to play Clayton Oliver in a tagging role, Justin Longmuir’s future as Fremantle coach and the AFL’s leadership issues.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Ahead of their encounter on Thursday night we take a look at the comparisons between Collingwood's Craig McRae and Fremantle's Justin Longmuir. Max Gawn has faced questions yet again about the future of Clayton Oliver. Another player caught giving the bird to the fans and the May update on The 25. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. Damo's glowing endorsement on the Kangaroos Could the Crows 3 players brought in during the trade period emulate what the Tigers trade period of 2016 did for the club? Max Gawn moves to hose down any flames from Simon Goodwin’s post-game comments Is Tristan Xerri the man to dethrone Max as the #1 ruck in the game? The pressure is mounting on Justin Longmuir leading into the WA derby this weekend Does the 2021 draft crop have the potential to be the best draft in its history? Favourite segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or Furphy, Sarah’s Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb New segments in 2025 include Fact or Furphy, Damo's Vault, Get it off your chest and by popular demand Sarah's Go with your gut has returned. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL has issued a please explain to Harley Reid after flipping the bird toward Brisbane fans on Sunday at the Gabba, will he remain an Eagle long-term? Essendon are going through a "rebuild" yet again without using the word rebuild, is this one going to come to fruition for long-term success? Justin Longmuir is coaching for his footy life according to Matthew Lloyd, starting this week with the Derby against the Eagles. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys have headed down the highway to Geelong for today's Saturday Rub, now at the new time of 11:30am and isn't JB happy! Bernie delivers another edition of Nuff of the Week, Damo has the latest news, We're joined by Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir and Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe; and Bill phones in from his daughter's wedding! Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is James Brayshaw, Isaac Smith, Bernie Vince, and Damian BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. Opening Round needs to include every club Why Sam Taylor IS the best key defender in the game The importance Will Day brings to Hawthorn Is Nicks under more pressure than Justin Longmuir? Could the Swans find themselves 0-3? Nick Daicos rated the #1 player by AFL.com.au New segments in 2025 include Fact or Furphy, Gabo's out and about, Get it off your chest and by popular demand Sarah's Go with your gut has returned. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 3rd of March with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. AFL 360 hosts Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon discuss the chaos that is looming over Round 1 as Cyclone Alfred threatens the opener between Brisbane and Geelong. The hosts then discuss the Bulldogs and Saints grappling with injury setbacks and how they can bounce back from a tough pre-season. Finally, Whateley and Lyon chat through the coaching landscape shifts as Dean Cox steps up for Sydney, Ken Hinkley faces his final season with Port Adelaide, and Justin Longmuir agrees to a unique deal at Fremantle. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Justin Longmuir has been extended at the Dockers in the senior coaching role but the decision to put him on as a staff member has raised eyebrows around the league. Callum Mills has had another injury setback on the eve of the season and despite Carlton's mounting injury list they are in a strong enough position to tackle the Tigers in Round 1. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.