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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Fremantle star Patrick Voss enrages dismayed Port fans with cheeky celebration during thriller
Fremantle Dockers player Patrick Voss has fired up footy fans with a very cheeky celebration after kicking an important goal during Saturday night's thriller. Fremantle staged a dramatic last-term comeback to pip Port Adelaide by six points and climb into the AFL 's coveted top four. Dockers skipper Alex Pearce took a soaring pack mark and goaled with less than a minute remaining, giving his side a precious 13.14 (92) to 13.8 (86) victory. Freo were 14 points down early in the last quarter but booted four of the last five goals. Voss was in impressive form and put Freo up by three during the final quarter and went straight to the Adelaide Oval crowd afterwards to shush them and wave goodbye. Speaking following the match, Pearce said he was worried about the impression Voss might have had on some Port fans. 'Hopefully we can just escort him into the bus and hotel without the Port fans getting into him,' Pearce said. 'He's good for footy, he's a bloke that you love playing with. He brings so much passion and energy and he's good for the game. 'He's probably a bit like (Hayden) Ballantyne to be honest ... most people that don't go for Freo want to punch him, but we all want to kiss him.' Teammate Caleb Serong said he wasn't sure about the celebration. 'I don't know about the wave, only a point up and still a few minutes left, he can put that one away I think,' he told Fox Footy. Freo jump from sixth to fourth ahead of games against Brisbane (home) and Western Bulldogs (away) in the run to the finals. Fremantle withstood a massive fright from 11th-placed Port, who logged a season-best eight-goal quarter. Port were bossed by Fremantle in the opening term as the visitors scored 4.5 to 0.4. But the Power violently turned the tide with an unheralded second quarter of 8.1, including seven goals in a 16-minute patch. Spearhead Mitch Georgiades scored the first major seven minutes into the term. By the 23rd minute, Port had turned a 26-point deficit into a 10-point advantage. Georgiades added another in a spree including a Jack Lukosius stunner featuring a clever ground-ball tap, a dummy and a checkside from a tight angle. The burst also included Aliir Aliir's first goal in 112 games for the Power. His strike after a 50m penalty gave the home side an 8.5 to 7.9 edge at halftime. 'Clearly, the second quarter was as good as we have played for some time,' Port coach Ken Hinkley said. 'It was nice to actually see that from a quite a young side out there ... executing under some pressure against a side who is in the top four.' Port twice stretched their lead to 15 points in the third term. And twice, Freo's 21-gamer Murphy Reid reduced the margin with eye-catching goals, highlighted by a remarkable bouncing effort from a boundary line. The Power lost Lukosius to a calf injury late in the third quarter but held an eight-point buffer at three quarter-time, 11.8 to 9.12.
7NEWS
07-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Fremantle cult hero Patrick Voss emerges as shock trade target for rivals
Channel 7 commentator Nick Riewoldt has suggested Fremantle's newest cult hero Patrick Voss could be prised away from the club. Voss is enjoying a breakout season for the Dockers, kicking 15 goals from 12 matches. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Riewoldt says Patrick Voss is 'gettable'. The 22-year-old key forward is in second year at the club after earning his shot as a rookie during the 2024 pre-season supplemental period. He had spent the previous two years at Essendon but didn't manage a senior game. Voss has quickly emerged as a fan favourite this year with his energy and excitement resulting in a classic piece of commentary from Channel 7's Brian Taylor. He added to his goal tally with another major against Sydney, but was subbed out late in the third quarter with veteran Jaeger O'Meara injected into the game. The move raised eyebrows among fans and Riewoldt was equally surprised before revealing he could be 'gettable' 'I was surprised (he was subbed) because he's been in really good form,' Riewoldt said on The Agenda Setters. 'He's kicked three a couple of times over the last month. He brings excitement. He brings energy. So unless it was specifically around team balance ... I think he's a guy that opposition clubs would look at and think he's gettable. 'My mail is he'd be gettable.' Voss is looming as the odd one out among the Fremantle talls given they persist with the two-ruck combination of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson, while Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss appear certain starters. Treacy leads the club with 30 goals this year, while big things are still expected of Amiss, despite returning just 18 goals to this point. When asked which other clubs could target Voss, Riewoldt offered up Collingwood and Melbourne. 'Well, I think a club like Melbourne. I think even a club like Collingwood where the key forwards are on the older side of it,' he said. 'You could get this young guy in who brings excitement, brings enthusiasm. 'Wouldn't the Pies fan get around someone like Patrick Voss?' Originally from New South Wales, Voss moved to Melbourne for boarding school and played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the under-18 competition. He is contracted at Fremantle until the end of the 2026 season.
ABC News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
AFL round 15, Fremantle vs Essendon live updates: Dockers forward Patrick Voss predicts 'pushes and shoves' against old teammates
After never being given an AFL chance by Essendon, Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is out to make his old teammates hurt as the two teams face off in Perth. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Essendon left to rue losing Fremantle's 'prancing pony'
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss insists he doesn't have a point to prove to Essendon, but he's tipping some argy-bargy when he comes up against his former teammates at Optus Stadium. Voss was selected by Essendon in the 2021 rookie draft but delisted at the end of 2023 without notching an AFL game. That was despite kicking 49 goals in 29 VFL games across 2022-23, which included winning the 2023 best and fairest award. Fremantle handed Voss a lifeline at the start of 2024, and he has now become a key part of the Dockers' attack. Voss said Thursday night's match against his former side was "front of mind" for him, but he doesn't hold any grudges. "I don't have a point to prove to anyone there, I have a point to prove to people here that made the right choice in picking me up," Voss said on Monday. "I'm grateful for my time at Essendon. Without my time there, I wouldn't be here. They were a massive part of my development. "I've still got really close mates there - Jye Caldwell, Ben Hobbs, Archie Perkins, Matt Guelfi. I catch up with them boys regularly. "We've never played against each other, so there might be a few more pushes and shoves. It will be fun to play against them." Voss' energetic celebrations have become a big highlight among Fremantle fans. One of his exuberant hi-fives after kicking a goal earlier this season resulted in a poked eye to teammate Josh Treacy, who had to come off for treatment. Fremantle's forwards coach Jaymie Graham has even dubbed Voss the prancing pony, with the spearhead joking that he tends to hit his highest speeds after kicking a goal. "I've always been a big celebrator. I love kicking a snag," Voss said. "It probably reflects how much I'm enjoying my footy and enjoying playing for Freo." ladies and gentlemen, The Prancing Pony 🐴#foreverfreo — Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) June 15, 2025 Voss has been working hard on his goalkicking accuracy this year, and it's starting to pay dividends. He would have kicked 4.1 against North Melbourne if his final-quarter shot hadn't been touched on the line. It's in stark contrast to the 3.10 he kicked across the first four games of his AFL career. "Everyone's got a plan when they're having a set shot, and I thought my plan was pretty consistent," Voss said. "But then when you get in front of 50,000 people and you've missed two set shots and you're going in for your third, the plan goes out the window and you're not really sure if it's working too well. "Over the time I got suspended, there were three weeks where I did a bit of work with the consistency of the set shot kicking. "Now I've got a really clear focus, and I'm really confident in it."
Courier-Mail
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
AFL news 2025: Patrick Voss Fremantle, Essendon
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. When Patrick Voss missed a crucial set shot in the fourth quarter against Sydney earlier this season, he feared a third AFL club was about to give up on him. From the age of 13, Voss was a part of the GWS Giants' Academy. But the club ultimately overlooked him in the draft. That opened the door for Essendon to select him as a rookie. But he was delisted by the Bombers after two seasons without playing a game. Fremantle was next to take a punt on the 21-year-old as an SSP selection. But when his inaccuracy and a consequential turnover cost the Dockers late in a three-point loss to the Swans, Voss was gutted. Patrick Voss has turned himself into an important player at Freo. Picture:As a key forward, especially one on the fringe of selection, you have to take your chances. And the cruel irony of Voss' imprecision is that it's an area of his game he prides himself on. In 29 VFL games for Essendon across 2022 and 2023, Voss kicked 49.34 at a strike rate of 59 per cent. Last year in the WAFL at Peel Thunder, Voss' scoring accuracy was 57.1 per cent. But at the top level, Voss only converts 35 per cent of his shots. So when Voss was suspended for three weeks against Richmond in round five, he didn't rest on his laurels. 'I had really good conversations with my coaches and people at the club about how I could use that time to reflect and take a deep breath,' Voss said. 'I wanted to use it as an opportunity to get better as a footballer. 'I did work in the gym and on the track to get fitter. I did a lot of work on my mental side of the game. 'The key one for me is (set shot) routine. At the start of the year, I'd only played seven games of AFL. When you get out there, it is sometimes overwhelming, and you can lose your routine. 'I've done a lot of work mentally on sticking to my process. I think I actually am a pretty good set shot. But sometimes when you're out there in front of 50,000 fans at Optus Stadium and the pressure is up, it can get to me. 'I think I have some evidence now that when I follow my routine, I kick the footy pretty well. 'I definitely felt fresh coming back, and hopefully I've been able to provide a bit of a spark.' Both the Giants and Dons passed on Voss. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Sidelined for a swinging arm to the face of Tigers defender Nick Vlastuin, Voss initially feared he'd cruelled his chance at selection. His four-game streak at the start of the year was the longest he'd spent in the side since arriving at the Dockers. 'You definitely have thoughts about 'What does this mean for my spot in the team?'' Voss said. 'You analyse how the team is going and how people in your position are going. 'Throughout that time, I just tried to control what I could control.' In a show of faith, Voss was ushered straight back into the Dockers' side to face Collingwood when his suspension expired and he rewarded coach Justin Longmuir with a return of 2.0. One of his goals, a perfectly executed checkside late in the third quarter to keep Walyalup in the game, has become a cult classic. 'I'm Patrick Voss and I've got a big chest,' Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor declared as Voss popped it through, a piece of commentary that has already made its way onto a T-shirt. 'A few boys have mentioned it, but I try not to read into it,' Voss said. 'He's a pretty funny fella Brian. I do enjoy listening to his commentary.' Less than halfway through the season, Voss will surpass his 2024 games tally when Fremantle takes on Port Adelaide this Saturday night at Optus Stadium. He credits a scaled-back approach to games for helping him find form this season. 'For me specifically, I used to be very structured and to the minute,' Voss said. 'I was a bit of a control freak. 'Recently, I've taken a more relaxed approach. I have big ticket items I feel I need to tick off. But in and around that, I've tried not to get caught up in the stuff that doesn't really matter. 'Most of those things are within the program … things like catching up with the coaches and having conversations and making sure my preparation is consistent, like my bedtime and whether I go for a walk or to the beach. I think it's working for me.' Originally published as Fremantle forward Patrick Voss goes from Essendon discard to crucial cog at Dockers
