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West Australian
2 days ago
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- West Australian
Nat Fyfe: Fremantle Dockers great to call time on decorated career at end of 2025 season
Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement, with the dual Brownlow medallist to hang up his boots at the end of the season. Fyfe has made the call to finish a career that has made him one of the biggest names in the game and arguably the greatest player in Dockers history. The 33-year-old has played 245 matches and last weekend returned to Fremantle's line-up as he looks to lead a premiership push in his final season. Fyfe said it was 'the right time' to draw his distinguished career to a close. 'Retiring has been a conversation that has been ongoing for probably the last 12 months with my family, my partner Bridget, my close circle, JL (Justin Longmuir), Joe Brierty and Simon Garlick,' Fyfe said. 'It just feels like it's the right time. 'I'm just immensely grateful for what my AFL experience and playing with Fremantle has given to me. 'It's been an enormous opportunity and has taken me to places I could never have dreamed of. 'Knowing this is the end of my career, I leave with a sense of understanding that I don't need anything further, which is a really peaceful place to be, and yet myself - and the team - still find ourselves in a position where that elusive premiership dream is well and truly alive.' Fyfe sits firmly in the conversation for Fremantle's greatest player of all time, and league-wide is among the most decorated players of the 2010s. He snared the first of his Brownlow Medals in 2015 before repeating in 2019, placing him in an elite group alongside Greg Williams, Robert Harvey, Adam Goodes, Chris Judd, Gary Ablett Jr, Lachie Neale and Patrick Cripps as the only players with multiple wins in the past half-century. Fyfe was recognised by his peers as the best player in the game by winning the AFL Players' Association's Leigh Matthews Medal in 2014 and 2015. He made the All-Australian side in both of those years and received a third blazer in 2019, when he was named captain of the side. His three Doig Medals are second only to Matthew Pavlich's six in Dockers history, while he also served as Fremantle skipper for six seasons from 2017 to 2022. More to come
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘The right time': Dockers star Fyfe announces retirement
Veteran AFL player Scott Pendlebury is close to setting a new games record. The Adelaide Crows narrowly defeated the struggling West Coast Eagles, maintaining their lead at the top of the table. NRL star James Tedesco acknowledges the Roosters' must- Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement, with the dual Brownlow medallist to hang up his boots at the end of the season. Fyfe has made the call to finish a career that has made him one of the biggest names in the game and arguably the greatest player in Dockers history. The 33-year-old has played 245 matches and last weekend returned to Fremantle's line-up as he looks to lead a premiership push in his final season. Fyfe said it was 'the right time' to draw his distinguished career to a close. 'Retiring has been a conversation that has been ongoing for probably the last 12 months with my family, my partner Bridget, my close circle, JL (Justin Longmuir), Joe Brierty and Simon Garlick,' Fyfe said. 'It just feels like it's the right time. 'I'm just immensely grateful for what my AFL experience and playing with Fremantle has given to me. Fyfe gets a kick away against Port Adelaide last weekend. Credit: Mark Brake / Getty Images 'It's been an enormous opportunity and has taken me to places I could never have dreamed of. 'Knowing this is the end of my career, I leave with a sense of understanding that I don't need anything further, which is a really peaceful place to be, and yet myself - and the team - still find ourselves in a position where that elusive premiership dream is well and truly alive.' Fyfe sits firmly in the conversation for Fremantle's greatest player of all time, and league-wide is among the most decorated players of the 2010s. He snared the first of his Brownlow Medals in 2015 before repeating in 2019, placing him in an elite group alongside Greg Williams, Robert Harvey, Adam Goodes, Chris Judd, Gary Ablett Jr, Lachie Neale and Patrick Cripps as the only players with multiple wins in the past half-century. Nat Fyfe with his first Brownlow Medal in 2015. Credit: Michael Dodge / AFL Media Fyfe was recognised by his peers as the best player in the game by winning the AFL Players' Association's Leigh Matthews Medal in 2014 and 2015. He made the All-Australian side in both of those years and received a third blazer in 2019, when he was named captain of the side. His three Doig Medals are second only to Matthew Pavlich's six in Dockers history, while he also served as Fremantle skipper for six seasons from 2017 to 2022. More to come
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast Eagle Liam Duggan's top 10 career moments ahead of game 200
Liam Duggan etches his name into West Coast's history books on Sunday as he notches 200 career games. So, from premiership triumph to becoming a co-captain, The West Australian relives 10 of the defender's best moments. There are many great AFL players who never reach the pinnacle of our sport, but in one of the great modern grand finals, Liam Duggan scaled the summit. In just his third season, the rebounding defender flourished on the big stage. He collected 16 disposals and three tackles as West Coast ran down Collingwood in an instant cassic. In 2024, Duggan was entrusted with leading the rebuilding club's young list as a captain. Alongside forward Oscar Allen, the rebounder has provided an example on and off the field. And given Allen's string of significant injuries, Duggan has carried the captaincy load with aplomb. No AFL player ever forgets their debut and it will be the same for Duggan, He only had five touches but his side crushed the Blues in round two, 2015 by 69 points having been two goals down at the first break. He also got to debut at the historic Subiaco Oval. Duggan says he always dreamed of being a one-club player, and in 2024 that dream became a reality. The Victorian put pen to paper on a four-year contract that will see him remain an Eagle for life. He will be 31 at the end of his current contract. Duggan didn't play in the 2015 finals series when the Eagles made it to the grand final so when he entered Adelaide Oval for the 2017 Elimination Final, there was zero chance he could have been prepared for the outcome. A draw at full time, the game went to two periods of extra time only to need Luke Shuey to kick the sealer after the final siren. Duggan had 10 disposals. Duggan's first century of matches brought plenty of success and it was no different on the day in round 17, 2020. Duggan collected 15 disposals and six tackles as the Eagles gave him a 15-point win over St Kilda to celebrate. Early in 2021, West Coast were hopeful a healthy list could send them storming back into finals contention. While it didn't work out in the early stages, Duggan was a driving force behind the effort to stop the club's skid. In round five against Collingwood, he produced a career-high 36 disposals to lead the Eagles to victory by 27 points. Defence is a tough place for winning Brownlow Medals, but occasionally they have a day umpires just can't ignore. Duggan has four career votes and two of them came against Essendon in round eight, 2024. Despite a six-point defeat, his 26 disposals, two clearances and 10 rebounds were brilliant. In round 17, 2017, Duggan was a whisker away from claiming a Glendinning-Allan Medal. He was given two Brownlow votes as consolation for 31 disposals and two clearances in a strong win. Goals come at a premium for defenders but Duggan only had to wait seven games for his first. It came against North Melbourne, in Hobart of all places. Matthew Priddis wins the clearance and finds Duggan running around the front of the pack with a handball. The left-footer takes his time to steady and dobs it through to give his a side the lead.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Liam Duggan's top 10 moments ahead of game 200
Liam Duggan etches his name into West Coast's history books on Sunday as he notches 200 career games. So, from premiership triumph to becoming a co-captain, The West Australian relives 10 of the defender's best moments. There are many great AFL players who never reach the pinnacle of our sport, but in one of the great modern grand finals, Liam Duggan scaled the summit. In just his third season, the rebounding defender flourished on the big stage. He collected 16 disposals and three tackles as West Coast ran down Collingwood in an instant cassic. Liam Duggan of the Eagles (left) celebrates with Daniel Venables of the Eagles during the 2018 Toyota AFL Grand Final. Credit: Adam Trafford / AFL Media In 2024, Duggan was entrusted with leading the rebuilding club's young list as a captain. Alongside forward Oscar Allen, the rebounder has provided an example on and off the field. And given Allen's string of significant injuries, Duggan has carried the captaincy load with aplomb. West Coast Eagles Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan are announced as co-captains for 2024. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian No AFL player ever forgets their debut and it will be the same for Duggan, He only had five touches but his side crushed the Blues in round two, 2015 by 69 points having been two goals down at the first break. He also got to debut at the historic Subiaco Oval. Liam Duggan of the Eagles. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Media Duggan says he always dreamed of being a one-club player, and in 2024 that dream became a reality. The Victorian put pen to paper on a four-year contract that will see him remain an Eagle for life. He will be 31 at the end of his current contract. West Coast Eagles Co-Captain Liam Duggan. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian Duggan didn't play in the 2015 finals series when the Eagles made it to the grand final so when he entered Adelaide Oval for the 2017 Elimination Final, there was zero chance he could have been prepared for the outcome. A draw at full time, the game went to two periods of extra time only to need Luke Shuey to kick the sealer after the final siren. Duggan had 10 disposals. Duggan's first century of matches brought plenty of success and it was no different on the day in round 17, 2020. Duggan collected 15 disposals and six tackles as the Eagles gave him a 15-point win over St Kilda to celebrate. Liam Duggan of the Eagles is chaired off after playing his 100th AFL match. Credit: Bradley Kanaris / via AFL Photos Early in 2021, West Coast were hopeful a healthy list could send them storming back into finals contention. While it didn't work out in the early stages, Duggan was a driving force behind the effort to stop the club's skid. In round five against Collingwood, he produced a career-high 36 disposals to lead the Eagles to victory by 27 points. Jamie Elliott of the Magpies and Liam Duggan of the Eagles. Credit: Michael Willson / AFL Photos Defence is a tough place for winning Brownlow Medals, but occasionally they have a day umpires just can't ignore. Duggan has four career votes and two of them came against Essendon in round eight, 2024. Despite a six-point defeat, his 26 disposals, two clearances and 10 rebounds were brilliant. Liam Duggan marks. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos In round 17, 2017, Duggan was a whisker away from claiming a Glendinning-Allan Medal. He was given two Brownlow votes as consolation for 31 disposals and two clearances in a strong win. Liam Duggan of the Eagles and Michael Walters of the Dockers wrestle. Credit: Will Russell / AFL Media Goals come at a premium for defenders but Duggan only had to wait seven games for his first. It came against North Melbourne, in Hobart of all places. Matthew Priddis wins the clearance and finds Duggan running around the front of the pack with a handball. The left-footer takes his time to steady and dobs it through to give his a side the lead. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
West Australian
01-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Nat Fyfe: Injured Fremantle Dockers veteran ‘disappointed' but not done with yet, says coach Justin Longmuir
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he feels for a 'disappointed' Nat Fyfe, but maintains hope that the two-time Brownlow medallist can fix his injury issues in time for the business end of the season. Fyfe failed to take to the field in last weekend's win over St Kilda, with the Dockers substitute suffering what was later confirmed as a moderate-grade calf injury in the half-time warm-up. The club estimate the veteran's return date as two-to-four weeks. It marked the latest in a frustrating year for the 33-year-old, who had an interrupted pre-season due to knee surgery before being set back by a hamstring strain at WAFL level. 'He's disappointed,' Longmuir said of Fyfe on Seven. 'It wasn't ideal for anyone on the weekend. 'I feel for him and what he's gone through, being disrupted again by injury this year.' Longmuir said the latest injury blow would have no bearing on the future of the three-time Doig Medal winner, who is out of contract at season's end. 'We'll make those decisions later in the year,' Longmuir said. 'I'm really conscious of living in the moment. I really want to get Fyfey to rehab it as best he can and as quick as he can and get back to putting his hand up for selection again.' Fyfe is yet to play in a finals match since winning the first of his Brownlow Medals in 2015, with the former skipper desperate to return as the Dockers eye September action. Longmuir hailed the impact of his much-discussed ruck duo in the win over the Saints, with Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy pivotal in helping Freo overcome a 14-point deficit in the final term to help extend the club's winning streak to six. 'I thought Sean's ruck work returned to some of his better work, and his aerial (presence) around the ground was strong as well,' Longmuir said. 'They were both strong contributors.'
