Fremantle Dockers
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 Brisbane Times | Fremantle shock AFL world The Roar Backdoor deals have been done, and Fremantle, long considered the joke of the AFL may well have just pulled of coup of the century but left a perfectly good and respected coach in the cold. Imagine the poor bloke's mindset right now. ... 'It's deceitful, duplicitous and distasteful' Saints Lyon to replace axed Harvey at Freo Freo's harsh call to punt Mark Harvey |
Brisbane Times | Saints Lyon to replace axed Harvey at Freo Sydney Morning Herald Ross Lyon is set to become Fremantle's new AFL coach, after the Dockers sensationally sacked Mark Harvey on Thursday, despite the former Bomber having a year to run on his contract. In a remarkable turn of events late on Thursday, Lyon quit his post at ... Lyon's den as Harvey cops heave-ho Freo's harsh call to punt Mark Harvey Dees deny Ross Lyon offer |
 The West Australian | Dockers face tough list decisions Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle coach Mark Harvey admits he's got some tough decisions to make as he ponders which players to cut loose after the Dockers' failed 2011 AFL campaign. Although Fremantle's finals hopes were ultimately dashed by a horror run of injuries to key ... Dockers dig deep to fund 2012 improvement |
 The Age | Dockers offer hope to Fevola sportsnewsfirst A GLIMMER of AFL hope has opened for Brendan Fevola, with Fremantle coach Mark Harvey refusing to rule out a move for the troubled former Blue. The Coleman medallist, who has carried more baggage than Qantas in recent years, ... AFL's Dockers urged to recruit Fevola Five clubs must consider Fevola Fevola fits Freo |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Dockers keen to stun Roos early Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle will hit North Melbourne hard by unleashing their full array of talented but underdone midfield stars from the outset of Saturday night's crunch AFL clash at Etihad Stadium. Coach Mark Harvey said he was likely to hand trio David Mundy, ... Earning an AFL gig remains Docker Antoni Grover's biggest highlight FINALLY there's a tipsters' nightmare for an AFL round of fixtures. Laying bare Fremantle's losing streak |
Sydney Morning Herald | Dockers keen to stun Roos early in AFL Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle will hit North Melbourne hard by unleashing their full array of talented but underdone midfield stars from the outset of Saturday night's crunch AFL clash at Etihad Stadium. Coach Mark Harvey said he was likely to hand trio David Mundy, ... Earning an AFL gig remains Docker Antoni Grover's biggest highlight FINALLY there's a tipsters' nightmare for an AFL round of fixtures. Laying bare Fremantle's losing streak |
 WA today | Harvey puts AFL side Dockers on notice Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle coach Mark Harvey has put his under-performing squad on notice, saying any players not pulling their weight will soon find themselves out of the AFL side. The ninth-placed Dockers sit just two points adrift of Sydney on the ladder but appear ... Earning an AFL gig remains Docker Antoni Grover's biggest highlight Laying bare Fremantle's losing streak Grover undecided on future |
 The Age | Carlton's Thornton cleared of fracture Sydney Morning Herald Carlton defender Brett Thornton is expected to be fit for Friday night's blockbuster AFL clash with Hawthorn after scans cleared him of any serious damage to his face. Thornton was taken to a Perth hospital on Saturday after copping an accidental fist ... Mark Harvey's lament at Fremantle's skill level and lack of desire Ratten thrilled with Blues' mindset Classy Blues brush Dockers aside |
 BigPond News | Mark Harvey's lament at Fremantle's skill level and lack of desire Herald Sun "Your ability to be able to hit targets or make the right decision is ultimately why you're an AFL footballer," Harvey said. "If your (ability) to be able to do that is not there, then you are going to compromise the team. And quite regularly players ... Dockers' finals chances take a pounding Ratten thrilled with Blues' mindset Judd says his game has risen to new level |
The Age | Dockers' finals chances take a pounding Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle coach Mark Harvey concedes his team have little choice but to rely on other results going their way in order to scrape into the AFL finals this year. Harvey criticised his team's lack of intent following their 30-point loss to Carlton at ... Mark Harvey's lament at Fremantle's skill level and lack of desire Ratten thrilled with Blues' mindset Classy Blues brush Dockers aside |
Flying bond for Blues The West Australian In stark contrast, Mark Harvey made the extraordinary call to the AFL this week to grant WA's two clubs more home games to help offset their heavy travel schedules. The Fremantle coach lamented a travel strain which he believed was made worse this year ... Jeff's license to thrill Finals tightrope for Carlton ace |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Harvey calls for change Sportal.com.au Fremantle coach Mark Harvey has stepped up his attack on the AFL, saying the combination of fortnightly travel and the substitute rule was having a major negative impact on interstate clubs. Throughout the season, Harvey has consistently criticised the ... Harvey bemoans AFL's travel sickness Clarke the round 20 Rising Star nominee Fremantle ruckman Zac Clarke is Round 20 Rising Star nominee |
Sydney Morning Herald | Harvey bemoans AFL's travel sickness sportsnewsfirst A new rule has prompted Dockers coach Mark Harvey to raise a 20-year old argument about how fair the burden of travel is on interstate teams in the AFL. With the Dockers clinging on to hopes of the top eight after a season beset by ... Clarke the round 20 Rising Star nominee Fremantle ruckman Zac Clarke is Round 20 Rising Star nominee Clarke picks up Star nom |
 inmycommunity | Harvey confused over Bailey axing Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle coach Mark Harvey believes there was little sense in Melbourne's sacking of Dean Bailey, claiming the former Demons coach should have been allowed to see out his AFL contract. Bailey was fired on Sunday, effective immediately, ... Sandilands and Mundy back in a week 1.Australia No1 ODI side despite Cup flop |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Dockers aim to exploit Saints' defence Sydney Morning Herald Fremantle coach Mark Harvey will try to exploit St Kilda's weakened defence in Friday night's AFL blockbuster at Etihad Stadium. The seventh-placed Saints were dealt a blow on Monday when key defender Zac Dawson was handed a one-match suspension for ... Dawson accepts one-match striking ban Dawson can accept one match AFL ban |
 The Age | Coach questions Freo's tough draw AFL.com "We've just got to fight our way through the situations now and see how the opposition do at the same time," Harvey said. "We appear to have struck a patch in the draw where it's delivering all these top sides. So you have to ask the AFL about that." Dockers not in panic mode just yet Harvey says Freo copped it from above Hawks thrash Dockers in wet |
 Eurosport.com AU | Dockers not in panic mode just yet Ninemsn Fremantle's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after two more players succumbed to injury in the 51-point AFL defeat by Hawthorn at rain-drenched Patersons Stadium on Saturday night. Dockers midfielder Rhys Palmer could miss the rest of the season ... Coach questions Freo's tough draw Fremantle coach shows an edge as Dockers' grip slips Hawks thrash Dockers in wet |
The Age | Harvey says Freo copped it from above WA today Fremantle is likely to again head into Friday night's game against St Kilda without injured stars Aaron Sandilands and David Mundy and Harvey appeared less than impressed by the fixture list served up by the AFL. "We've just got to fight our way ... Hawks thrash Dockers in wet 'We have to fight': Harvey AFL live scores, blog: Fremantle v Hawthorn |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Hawks thrash Dockers in wet Sydney Morning Herald Hawthorn proved they are more than just dry-weather specialists with a scintillating 51-point AFL victory over an insipid Fremantle at a rain-drenched Patersons Stadium on Saturday night. In torrential conditions Hawthorn took to the soggy ground like ... AFL live scores, blog: Fremantle v Hawthorn The weekend Sports Fix Blow for Hawks as Hodge dips out |
 The West Australian | AFL live scores, blog: Fremantle v Hawthorn The Roar All eyes turn to Pattersons Stadium in Perth tonight for the top eight clash between premiership contenders Fremantle and Hawthorn. Join us for live scores and blog from 7:30pm (AEST). The Dockers, who have been smashed by injury this season, ... AFL finals loss a spur for Hawks Blow for Hawks as Hodge dips out The weekend Sports Fix |