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West Australian
03-08-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Port Adelaide keen to strike on out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Will Brodie for new coach Josh Carr
Port Adelaide are keen on out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Will Brodie as they look to bolster their midfield ahead of Josh Carr's first year at the helm. Channel 7's Mitch Cleary is reporting the Power are looking at several potential midfielders, including the 26-year-old Docker, who has one more year left on his contract at the Harbour club. Brodie has not featured at AFL level since round seven of the 2023 season, having played a full 24 games for Fremantle the year prior when Carr was the midfield coach. Crossing from the Gold Coast Suns at the end of 2021, Brodie signed a three-year contract extension at the Dockers in March 2023 but has spent the majority of that time in the WAFL. Brodie was part of the Peel Thunder premiership side in 2024 and has played 11 games this year where he has averaged 26 disposals. This includes 41 and 35 disposals in the past two weeks for the Dockers WAFL-aligned club. He was named as an emergency for the Dockers' clash against Carlton at Optus Stadium on Sunday. It comes as the Dockers also look to retain fellow midfielder Neil Erasmus, who is out of contract at the end of this season. Erasmus is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs, including West Coast as well as the Western Bulldogs. The 21-year-old is facing a big finish to this season, having played 11 games for the Dockers in 2025 but faces a task to retain his spot for the looming finals series as former skipper Nat Fyfe nears full fitness. Erasmus had a stellar 2024 for the Thunder, winning the Tuckey Medal as their fairest and best as well as the Simpson Medal for best on ground in the grand final win over East Perth.
Perth Now
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
The AFL rival keen to swoop on out-of-favour Brodie
Port Adelaide are keen on out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Will Brodie as they look to bolster their midfield ahead of Josh Carr's first year at the helm. Channel 7's Mitch Cleary is reporting the Power are looking at several potential midfielders, including the 26-year-old Docker, who has one more year left on his contract at the Harbour club. Brodie has not featured at AFL level since round seven of the 2023 season, having played a full 24 games for Fremantle the year prior when Carr was the midfield coach. Crossing from the Gold Coast Suns at the end of 2021, Brodie signed a three-year contract extension at the Dockers in March 2023 but has spent the majority of that time in the WAFL. Brodie was part of the Peel Thunder premiership side in 2024 and has played 11 games this year where he has averaged 26 disposals. This includes 41 and 35 disposals in the past two weeks for the Dockers WAFL-aligned club. He was named as an emergency for the Dockers' clash against Carlton at Optus Stadium on Sunday. It comes as the Dockers also look to retain fellow midfielder Neil Erasmus, who is out of contract at the end of this season. Erasmus is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs, including West Coast as well as the Western Bulldogs. Fremantle could lose out-of-favour midfielder Will Brodie at the end of this season. Credit: Daniel Wilkins / The West Australian The 21-year-old is facing a big finish to this season, having played 11 games for the Dockers in 2025 but faces a task to retain his spot for the looming finals series as former skipper Nat Fyfe nears full fitness. Erasmus had a stellar 2024 for the Thunder, winning the Tuckey Medal as their fairest and best as well as the Simpson Medal for best on ground in the grand final win over East Perth.
7NEWS
23-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Fremantle young gun Neil Erasmus puts prized memorabilia up for sale
Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus is selling some of his club memorabilia amid an uncertain future at the Dockers. The 21-year-old is selling several of his match-worn jumpers, including the Peel Thunder one he wore during last year's WAFL grand final when he won the Simpson Medal for best on ground. The collection, sold through a third party on Facebook, features three retro Fremantle jumpers, a regular home jumper, as well as the Peel one. The retro jumpers have been listed for $400 and $500, while the Peel one, which clearly hasn't been washed, just says 'taking offers'. Erasmus inspired Peel to grand final glory in the jumper, collecting 26 disposals, laying 11 tackles and kicking two goals in the 33-point win over East Perth. There are also six pairs of boots and all items are signed by Erasmus. It comes after 7NEWS Perth reporter Ryan Daniels revealed Erasmus is being targeted by rival clubs, including West Coast. Taken with pick No.10 in the 2021 AFL draft, Erasmus has been in and out of the Fremantle senior side and is out of contract at the end of the season. But he has played the past six matches, including last week against Essendon when he had a career-high seven clearances, as well as 26 touches. It is believed Erasmus wants to re-sign at the Dockers — who are expected to table a multi-year deal — despite struggling to cement a regular spot in their best 23. Erasmus is reported to be at the top of the Eagles' wish list with Sydney's Angus Sheldrick and out-of-favour North Melbourne midfielder Will Phillips also on their radar. Victorian clubs are also believed to be interested in the strong midfielder if he does decide to part ways with the Dockers for more opportunities.
West Australian
22-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus selling several worn guernseys including Peel Thunder jumper
Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus is selling several of his player-worn guernseys, including the Peel Thunder one he wore in his Simpson Medal-winning performance last year as his future remains unclear. Erasmus, 21, is selling several signed guernseys through a third party on a Facebook group with some going for as much as $500 as well as several pair of boots. It comes after Channel 7's Ryan Daniels reported that Erasmus is being targeted by cross-town rivals West Coast, with his contract at the Dockers to expire at the end of the season. Amongst the collection is the No.19 guernsey Erasmus wore in the Thunder's 2024 grand final victory over East Perth at Optus Stadium last year. The midfielder was named best-on-ground in the game and awarded the Simpson Medal after collecting 26 disposals, laying 11 tackles and kicking two second quarter goals in the 33-point win against the Royals. 'It's been a long year, but it's been such a good one. It probably hasn't gone the way I wanted it, but what a way to finish,' Erasmus said after winning the medal. 'It's sticking to the process and controlling what I can control, and I'm proud of the way I did that this year.' Erasmus is 'taking offers' for the piece of Peel memorabilia that has clearly not been washed by the photos posted. The Subiaco product has played the past six games for the Dockers, including an impressive outing in the win over Essendon on Thursday night when he recorded a career-high seven clearances as well as 21 touches. It is believed Erasmus wants to re-sign at the Dockers — who are expected to table a multi-year deal — despite struggling to cement a regular spot in their best 23 after being drafted with pick No.10 in 2021, playing only 31 games. Erasmus is reported to be at the top of the Eagles' wish list with Sydney's Angus Sheldrick and out-of-favour North Melbourne midfielder Will Phillips also on their radar. Victorian clubs are also believed to be interested in the strong midfielder if he does decide to part ways with the Dockers for more opportunities.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
East Fremantle star Milan Murdock puts hand up for AFL mid-season draft with another Simpson Medal
East Fremantle star Milan Murdock puts hand up for AFL mid-season draft with another Simpson Medal
