Fremantle have officially hit the business end. And the task is now simple — just keep winning. Here is where their finals hopes sit ahead of Sunday’s clash with Carlton.
Jackson Barrett
West Coast claim they need help from the AFL because they don’t have enough access to early draft picks, but if you look deeply at their history, you’ll see they’ve gambled many away, writes Craig O’Donoghue.
Craig O'Donoghue
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has pinpointed a key factor in his club's rise from 15th last year to top of the ladder.
Steve Larkin
Fremantle have selected an unchanged line-up to play Carlton on Sunday and have made it clear to players that if they want to keep their spots in the team, there is one specific thing they can do every week.
Fremantle will take an unchanged team into their clash with Carlton in a pivotal weekend for the club’s finals pursuit.
Aaron Kirby
West Coast midfielder Brady Hough has revealed what was running through his head as he was run down by Maurice Rioli in round 19.
Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.
Oliver Caffrey and Shayne Hope
Luke Jackson and Shai Bolton may be the headliners — but Pat Voss is the heart, the smile and the fun of the Fremantle Dockers, writes Ryan Daniels.
Ryan Daniels
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.
Justin Chadwick
Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.
Murray Wenzel
Milestone man Errol Gulden says a win over Essendon could spark an unlikely launch pad for Sydney after missing this year's AFL finals.
Joanna Guelas
St Kilda have been urged to act as "hard-nosed pros" and refocus after producing one of the greatest comebacks in AFL history against Melbourne.
Shayne Hope
The AFL world will be watching closely as Cooper Hodge makes his debut.
Ben Sutton
The Western Bulldogs have three games left to prove their AFL finals credentials after dismantling GWS in a one-sided affair at Marvel Stadium.
Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.
The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.
According to the punters, Nick Daicos has the Brownlow in the bag, but The West Australian columnist Mick Malthouse reveals the men chasing the Magpies star.
Mick Malthouse
Pat Voss has become the focal point of Fremantle’s powerful forward line spearheading them to finals, according to exclusive data obtained by The West Australian.
Mitchell Woodcock
GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.
The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.
Just like England fans did for David Beckham during the 2002 World Cup, The Snitch is calling on Eagles fans to rub Harley Reid’s foot to wish him well in his recovery …
The Snitch
A long-time teammate of Nat Fyfe says Fremantle will need the two-time Brownlow medallist’s cool head in the big moments on their run to the finals.
Former Brookton-Pingelly favourite Tim English played his 150th game for the Western Bulldogs on Friday and was able to celebrate in the best possible way – with a 93-point victory over Essendon.
Claire Middleton
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.
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