Fyfe and Sandilands set to return for St Kilda clash on Sunday

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has baulked at a guarantee that rising young star Sean Darcy will hold his Dockers starting berth, with a return of champion ruckman Aaron Sandilands for Sunday's clash with St Kilda in Perth.

Simpson 'likely to resist temptation' to replace Kennedy with McGovern

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is likely to resist temptation to replace injured star scoring source Josh Kennedy with a switch of top defender Jeremy McGovern to a key forward.

Sandilands faces 'critical medical and fitness assessments' ahead of Collingwood clash

Champion Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands faces critical medical and fitness assessments this week before he is cleared to play his significant role in a defining confrontation with Collingwood in Perth on Sunday.

Last chance saloon? Harley Bennell's final ultimatum from Fremantle

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Believe it or not, Fremantle management has given controversial import Harley Bennell a final warning and ultimatum.

Eagles boss declares interest in Demons star Jesse Hogan

Eagles football boss Craig Vozzo boldly announced it will be a two-pronged bidding war for the developing power forward if Hogan looks to head back to his home state.

Melbourne's Jesse Hogan shuts down Dockers advances

Melbourne power forward Jesse Hogan has given clearest indication yet he will commit to stay a Demon for the long haul and turn his back on any overtures to play with Fremantle.

Eagle Jeremy McGovern cleared for West Coast's clash with Melbourne

In-form West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern needs a medical clearance on an injured thumb to play against Melbourne in Perth on Saturday.

Matthew Pavlich won't play this week but not retiring, Ross Lyon says

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has ruled out any mid-season retirement from champion Matthew Pavlich.

WA player a 'must sign' for Dockers' faltering list

A substantial makeover of Fremantle's faltering playing group is likely to target a rising AFL star in their own backyard as a boom recruit in hopes for an instant recovery next year.