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Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe benched for Fremantle's entire come-from-behind win over St Kilda
Dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe has been benched for Fremantle's entire come-from-behind win over St Kilda on Sunday night, clocking up a rare appearance as an unused substitute. The Dockers lost the lead in the third quarter before kicking four unanswered goals in the final term and then holding on for a 11.15 (81) to 9.15 (69) win at Optus Stadium. And they did it all without Fyfe after the veteran, who is facing serious questions about his future beyond this year, sat for the full game. Fremantle were two goals up with just under eight minutes remaining when it became clear the 33-year-old would not be called upon. 'He hasn't moved all day. I wouldn't be surprised if he's not coming on unless required (by injury),' Will Schofield said on Fox Sports. Dockers great Matthew Pavlich described it as 'strange' before Fremantle star Jordan Clark, who had 31 disposals and a goal in the win over the Saints, defended the situation in a post-match interview. 'It's a luxury. I think that's the best place — if we don't need him, we don't need him,' he told Fox Sports. 'Fyfey's role's changed at the club now and he still adds such a great level head, experience, and when he comes on for little bursts he's still got it. 'He would've loved to get out there tonight but selfishly I don't want to put him out there and risk (injury) — I want to keep him for the back end of the year.' The game will go down in the record books as Fyfe's fourth appearance of the season, all of which have involved the substitute role in some capacity. He was subbed on in his first two games of the year then played three-quarters of the Dockers' win over Essendon before being pulled. Fyfe managed just 11 disposals and one clearance, also spending periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), but looked a shadow of the contested beast he once was. Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes cast doubt about the future of the modern-day great, who comes out of contract at the end of the season. 'There's a big decision for Fremantle. In fact, I don't think it is that big a decision,' Cornes said on The Agenda Setters last week. 'It was sad watching Nat Fyfe on Thursday night. He started as a forward, his first full game in a while. His kick-to-handball ratio is high because he doesn't trust his kicking and his kicking has absolutely deserted him. 'So champion of the game ... shouldn't have been given the two-year contract extension some time ago. We said that at the time and now I think they sit him down. 'If not today, it's got to be this week and just say, 'look, Nat, this group is young, it's dynamic, and unfortunately the role that you play, others have gone past you'. '(Corey) Wagner's gone past you inside. Serong and Brayshaw, we know about. Hayden Young's going to come back. 'And performances like this don't do, I guess, his finish to an outstanding Hall of Fame-worthy career any justice.'
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12-02-2025
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Kershaw and Dodgers Agree to Terms for 18th Season
After weeks of speculation, the L.A. Dodgers and future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw have crafted a contract that will bring him back for his 18th season. The deal, which still requires a physical before any formal announcement, is expected to range between $5 million and $10 million, with additional performance agreement comes as no surprise after Kershaw's proclamation of being "A Dodger for life" during last year's World Series championship parade. While free agency had previously sparked talk of the veteran possibly finishing his career with his hometown Texas Rangers, those scenarios never materialized, and Kershaw remains set on concluding his career in 2024 season saw Kershaw sidelined for the first four months following November shoulder surgery. He managed just seven starts, finishing with a 4.50 ERA before a major left toe injury kept him off the field for the remainder of the year. Further evaluation in the offseason identified a ruptured plantar plate and arthritis in his toe, leading to November 2024 surgeries on both his knee and toe. The southpaw is expected to make his season debut in 36, Kershaw approaches a significant milestone this season: he sits just 32 strikeouts away from becoming the 20th pitcher in baseball history to join the 3,000-strikeout club. The achievement would add another highlight to his already Hall of Fame-worthy career. Get Your Daily Dose! Sign up for The Daily Brief to receive Los Angeles Magazine's latest stories directly in your inbox. Subscribe below or by clicking here.
