The improvement is in no small part due to the emergence of Luke Ryan as one of the best defenders in the game, while his supporting actors such as Taylin Duman and Brennan Cox were more than serviceable. Updated for 2020, the Fremantle Dockers Official App is your one stop shop for all your latest team News, Videos, Player Profiles, Scores and Stats delivered LIVE to your smartphone or tablet! The fresh leadership of CEO Simon Garlick and senior coach Justin Longmuir had set the club in the right direction, the president said. But asked if he was confident the 25-year-old would return to the club this season, Garlick said: "I think at some point in time this year we're looking forward to having him back". Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au PLUS daily digital editions of The West Australian and The Sunday Times on any device! Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. If, as the back end of the season suggested, Fremantle's tall forwards — Taberner, Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb — can function together, with input from Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters, there could be headaches for opposition defenders in coming seasons. There is plenty of upside at Fremantle, and it's hard not to get excited about a return to finals action in 2021. Here's how to tell, AFL trade news 2020: Every out-of-contract player ahead of the trade period, The US government is suing Google over anticompetitive practices, Bank of England policymaker backs negative interest rates, Michelle Keegan looks in high spirits shooting scenes for Brassic, Police handed information on claims Vatican sent $1m to Australia in relation to George Pell sexual abuse trial, Ruth Langsford accidentally coordinates with Eamonn Holmes on This Morning, Jason Holder urges cricket not to abandon Black Lives Matter message, NATO would seek early summit with Biden, if elected, envoys say, US housing starts posts modest rebound in September, Labor Government scraps policy scrutiny committees from NT Parliament, Crown chairman Helen Coonan admits casino 'facilitated' money laundering, Where is The Crown filmed? Fremantle Dockers’ 2020 season launch set to send uplifting message as long injury list finally looks up. Defence was a hallmark of the Dockers under Ross Lyon, especially in the golden years of 2012-15, and that has again been the case under Longmuir. Home delivery, with the latest footy news, new look Pre-Game and The Game lift outs with fixtures, highlights and expert opinions from WA’s leading football writers. After a difficult start to life under Justin Longmuir, in which the club lost its first four games, the Dockers have balanced the ledger winning seven of their remaining 13 games, and finishing the season in 12th spot — the club's best placing since 2015. The forward booted 29 goals for the season and ranked second in the AFL for contested marks amongst key forwards. But the rise of young talent shows hope on the horizon for the Dockers, writes Tom Wildie. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australian’s Everyday Digital package. In a shortened season, with so many compromises, it's difficult to compare results with previous years — but here goes. Fremantle Dockers season launch: Stephen Hill ruled out of round one, Harley Bennell’s return still unclear Bridget Lacy The West Australian Tue, 13 March 2018 10:31AM

17d Jake Michaels ... Walters booted three of Fremantle's six goals as the Dockers claimed their sixth win of 2020 … FREMANTLE CEO Simon Garlick is confident key forward Jesse Hogan will return to the Dockers this season as he continues his period away from the club to focus on his mental health. "We're really excited to welcome him back … (but) the timing and the football element will be secondary to making sure he's in the right space.

50x Fremantle Dockers guernseys signed by captain & coach. But asked if he was confident the 25-year-old would return to the club this season, Garlick said: "I think at some point in time this year we're looking forward to having him back". "September is not some mythical, far-off land that we are never going to see. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). "All we're worried about is his health and wellbeing and welfare," Garlick told reporters at the Dockers' optimistic 2020 season launch. Picture: Getty Images, Young Giants to miss at least a month, star defender a test, Four clubs snubbed for finals, Brownlow tips, more. Braden QuartermaineThe West Australian Wednesday, 11 March 2020 6:00PM Fremantle figureheads are expected to offer a buoyant message about 2020 at tomorrow morning’s season launch, despite the Dockers’ alarming injury list and the unprecedented threat of coronavirus chaos. Despite a standout season from Taberner, the Dockers still struggled to score, ranking 16th for goals kicked and 17th for shots on goal. Wed, 11 March 2020 6:00PM. Despite a standout season from Taberner, the Dockers still struggled to score, ranking 16th for goals kicked and 17th for shots on goal. Longmuir had arrived as a "connector and a communicator", but also someone with a "ruthless work ethic", the skipper said.
Braden Quartermaine The West Australian. The 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is almost here and anything can happen, all you have to do is believe. The No. But asked if he was confident the 25-year-old would return to the club this season, Garlick said: "I think at some point in time this year we're looking forward to having him back". David Mundy says he's backing former teammate Lachie Neale to take out the 2020 Brownlow Medal. ... Fremantle Dockers Official App. Catchup on all the latest action from the, Fremantle forward Jesse Hogan. But there is renewed optimism for the Purple Army, with a new chief executive, a new coach and hope that the aggressive drafting the club had done in previous years is starting to pay off with the emergence of some new stars. Candice Warner sacked Roxy Jacenko over that SAS Australia punch up, and more in Celeb in 5. Seven’s SAS Australia captures a win, but will it hold the position? Your new favourite AFL footy podcast. It's now been five years since Fremantle played in the AFL finals, following a drastic collapse in the 2016 season, which saw the club plunge from first to 16th on the ladder. 1 difference between millionaire investors and everyone else, The Trump administration let aviation companies lay off more than 16,500 workers while taking coronavirus relief funds — some used the money to pay executives — according to a congressional report, Inquiry probes whether Premier declared conflict of interest for $30m funding for Wagga. Getting the football, and using it well, wasn't an issue, the Dockers ranked fifth for total disposals and third for disposal efficiency. Strong in defence, worries in attack — in some ways 2020 seemed familiar for Fremantle. Video: Demons' finals hopes in Fremantle's hands (Wide World of Sports), Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Former Tory justice secretary condemns government attacks on 'lefty lawyers', Victorian quarantine dodger is fined $5,000 in the Northern Territory, Why Emma Roberts blocked her mom on Instagram, Sienna Miller Has Offered A Glimpse Into Her Living Room And We Have Questions, NRL star pleads not guilty to breaking COVID-19 rules for boys weekend, Bill Barr and Elizabeth Warren find a common enemy: Google, U.S. says Berkshire Hathaway to pay $4.1 million to settle alleged Iran sanctions violations, UK government fails to reach COVID-19 agreement with Greater Manchester. Hogan, who did not attend Thursday morning's season launch at Optus Stadium, took indefinite leave from the Dockers in January and has no timeline for his return. Trump said the opioid epidemic would go away. Four Dockers — Sean Darcy, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra and Caleb Serong — were named in the AFL Players' 22under22 squad and the first three of those made the final team. NEW FREMANTLE recruit Jess Trend will sit out the 2021 season. Bringing you a new episode every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. CAPTAINS SURVEY Four clubs snubbed for finals, Brownlow tips, more. Braden Quartermaine The West Australian.