Fremantle rebuild after AFL grand final defeat and player moves

Summarised from 2 outlets · 14 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the Dockers will emerge stronger following their AFL grand final defeat.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir remains confident that the Dockers will come through their recent AFL grand final defeat and emerge stronger. The club is managing player movements as it rebuilds, with wingman Nathan O'Driscoll requesting a trade after losing form in the latter part of the season.

Ruckman Sean Darcy has signalled his commitment to stay at the club, while the Dockers have ruled out pursuing former Collingwood player Bobby Hill as a potential recruit at this stage. The club is preparing for upcoming fixtures as it navigates the post-season changes.

How it is being reported

• Fremantle coach Lisa Webb remains coy on whether Dockers will look to reel in Sydney superstar Zippy FishThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 07:14
• 'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stayThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 07:12
• 'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stayPerth Now · 1 Oct, 07:12
• Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty says Dockers haven’t had interest in Bobby Hill despite AFL comebackThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 07:00
• AFL Trades: Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty says the Dockers won’t be trading ruckman Sean DarcyThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 05:45
• Nathan O’Driscoll: Fremantle Dockers wingman requests trade after falling out of favour in back end of seasonThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 05:03
• Nathan O’Driscoll: Fremantle Dockers wingman requests trade after falling out of favour in back end of seasonPerth Now · 1 Oct, 05:03
• Rita Saffioti 10 Things: Even after a loss, still proud and bleeding purple for Fremantle DockersThe West Australian · 30 Sept, 19:00
• Delisted Fremantle Dockers utility Bailey Banfield says he’s still playing good enough to continue AFL careerThe West Australian · 30 Sept, 04:46
• Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir confident heartbreaking grand final defeat will not break his sideThe West Australian · 30 Sept, 03:13
• Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir confident heartbreaking grand final defeat will not break his sidePerth Now · 30 Sept, 03:13
• Danielle Laidley: Fremantle Dockers must undertake a brutal review and then move onThe West Australian · 29 Sept, 19:00
• Bailey Banfield one of four Fremantle delistings following Dockers’ grand final defeatPerth Now · 29 Sept, 08:37
• Bailey Banfield one of four Fremantle delistings following Dockers’ grand final defeatThe West Australian · 29 Sept, 08:37

In this story: Fremantle · Justin Longmuir · Nathan O'Driscoll · Sean Darcy · Bobby Hill

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