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AFLW CommentsPremiumRemember the name! 15 things to know about Zippy Fish

She’s got the best name in the AFLW - but what else is there to know about WA young gun Zippy Fish?

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsPremiumWA draftee ‘ridiculously proud’ of local crop

AFLW draftee Taya Chambers says she’s ‘ridiculously proud’ of the state’s draft crop after six West Australians were picked up this week.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWVideoCommentsWATCH: Star Docker’s joy for sister after draft delight

Fremantle have drafted the younger sister of Mim Strom, with the star ruck surprising her sibling in one of the most heartwarming moments of the AFLW draft. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Samantha Rogers

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
‘Egg on their face’: Sharks coach’s Fish warning for AFLW

East Fremantle women’s head coach Matt Templeton has issued a warning to AFLW clubs that passing over young midfielder Zippy Fish in Monday’s draft would come back to haunt them.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsForward focus for Freo in crucial AFLW draft haul

Fremantle will look to bolster their attack in what looms as a crucial AFLW draft for the club in its pursuit of a maiden premiership.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsPremiumAFLW draft prospect firming to pip Fish as WA’s first pick

South Fremantle midfielder Molly O’Hehir is firming to become the first West Australian taken at this month’s AFLW draft and is set to pip highly-touted prospect Zippy Fish. 

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsTeakle set to join big names with AFLW draft call-up

Tiani Teakle is on the cusp of joining the greatest group chat in West Australian football. 

Caitlin Bassett

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Richmond’s huge call on Dusty’s number 4 after Lalor request

There’s been a lot of talk about Richmond’s number one draft pick and whether he will take Dustin Martin’s famous number four — and the Tigers have finally made their call. 

David Johns

AFLCommentsHowzat! Cricket inspires Freo draftees’ new nicknames

Fremantle’s draftees have joined their teammates at the club and the interstate arrivals were quickly handed nicknames that focused on the summer of cricket.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Life about to get real for new AFL draft crop

As draftees around Australia prepare for their first days on an AFL list, life as they know it is about to change dramatically. Fremantle’s Cooper Simpson reflects on his first 12 months.

Craig O'Donoghue

The NightlyOverlooked AFL draftee’s frank message to rival clubs

The teenager was in tears when the first night ended without his name being called.

Glenn Valencich

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RYAN DANIELS: Father-son nostalgia ain’t what it used to be

The father-son rule is fantastic, it’s romantic, it’s one of the truly unique and nostalgic elements of our game. But for the love of God can we make these clubs pay the correct price?

Ryan Daniels

AFL DraftPremiumEagles recruiting boss touts spearhead as potential backman

West Coast national recruiting manager Duane Massey says exciting draftee Jobe Shanahan has the potential to play at either end of the ground.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL Draft CommentsPremiumEagles draftee out to prove rivals wrong after shock slide

West Coast draftee Hamish Davis says he’s determined to prove every club that didn’t pick him wrong after he was a shock slider in the AFL Draft. 

Samantha Rogers

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumRiddle me this: Claremont ruck solves surprise Freo dilemma

Aiden Riddle was taking a walk along the coast when his phone began to blow up, which could only mean one thing: He had become an AFL player. Get to know the newest Docker here.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftPremiumNarkle to complete Dockers list for 2025 season

Fremantle will complete its list on Monday morning when they officially add Quinton Narkle when the pre-season supplemental selection period officially opens.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumA not-so-noble cause as Suns steal ruckman from Freo’s grasp

Fremantle promised Max Knobel that they’d return him to their squad at the rookie draft after delisting him - but Gold Coast decided to squash that plan by swooping in to snatch him.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumGrego excited to join hometown hero Duggan at Eagles

It seemed almost destiny that Lucca Grego would land at West Coast considering he has so much in common with one of their co-captains Liam Duggan.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPile on! Epic draft reactions for new Docker, Eagle

WATCH: A pair of new WA-based players sparked two of the draft’s best celebration videos, with friends & family of Dockers father-son pick Jaren Carr and Eagles recruit Tom Gross reacting to the news in style.

Chris Robinson

AFL DraftCommentsIt’s a new Carr! Dockers lock in son-of-a-gun forward

Jaren Carr’s dream has come true as he prepares to follow in the footsteps of his father Matthew and uncle Josh by playing for Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

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ANALYSIS: Hungry for young talent, Eagles feast on sliders

West Coast might have been late to the party, but they still walked away with a goodie bag of unexpected delights, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWest is best! WA kids fly off the shelf on second night

Hugh Boxshall is about to cut his ‘leavers’ celebrations short as he prepares for life under Ross Lyon at St Kilda, with the midfielder among eight West Aussies snapped up at the draft.

Mitchell Woodcock & Samantha Rogers

AFL DraftCommentsPremium‘Heartbroken’, then heading west: New Eagle’s wild 24 hours

Jobe Shanahan was one of the surprise players overlooked on the opening night of the AFL Draft, watching as 27 other players were picked around him. But it didn’t take him long to find redemption on night two.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFalcons forward flies off to join Bombers

West Perth forward-ruck Kayle Gerreyn has become the third West Australian drafted this year after being selected by Essendon with pick No.37.

Mitchell Woodcock