How good to be back at the footy in the flesh on Saturday night; the Dockers got a win, we stayed relatively dry....great night! After three weeks on the road and some performances that have left the Freo faithful feeling a little flat there was an energy at Optus on Saturday night. Rory Lobb was on fire up forward and the midfield brigade of Fyfe, Mundy, Cerra and Walters led the way as Freo scraped in for a relatively hard fought 2 point win over the Swans. Walters has been spending most of hi...
May 24, 2021•59 min
The anxiety and stress levels rapidly subsided upon seeing the name Luke Ryan as an in. But the sense of calm soon disappeared when we read on to see Andrew Brayshaw in the out column. Give us a spell universe! On this episode of The Restump podcast we preview our clash against the Swannies this Saturday night. We might be at similar developmental stages but its never an easy assignment against the ever-competitive Sydney side. As we play the Bulldogs and Port Adelaide in weeks to follow, this g...
May 20, 2021•45 min
On Today's Pod we recap the weekends game against the Bombers. Wasn't a great outcome for the Purple brigade on Sunday as the Bombers ended up surging late to get over the top of us in a close game. There were some shining lights but most walked away disappointed as it feels like we let a victory slip from our grasp. We try and make sense of it all as well as discuss some selection surprises, celebrate the coming out party of Sean Darcy and ponder how we will be able to change our fortunes in fr...
May 17, 2021•59 min
Some wish for world peace, an end to world hunger or a cure for cancer. All noble gestures but we don’t want to burden the Gods, four points and a signature will do us! It’s the Restmp Podcast preview of this Sunday’s game against the Bombers. We haven’t beaten the Bombers in Victoria for over a decade. 2010 round 2 we were last triumphant so to see how it was done we’ve gone to our wise elders, David Mundy and Stephen Hill, who were prominent in that contest. The Chief is confident in our chanc...
May 13, 2021•45 min
On Todays Pod we discuss the loss to the Lions from Sunday. It was always going to be a tough assignment facing a Brisbane team away from home that is really starting to hit its straps in the past month. The boys went through patches where they matched it with the Lions but it was from too few and not for long enough. The 24 point margin probably flattered us a little in the end but nonetheless the boys fought out the contest well and didn't get blown out which is a positive coming into next wee...
May 10, 2021•55 min
On Today's Pod we look forward to the weekends match against Brisbane. We put the derby behind us and hope that we get a positive response from the boys this week, we're back on the Gold Coast in a 'mini hub' so lets hope the bonding and camaraderie that we got last year from our stay over east is prevalent again. Its going to be a tough assignment against a Lions team which has really hit its straps of late. Lets all hope for the best and... Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
May 06, 2021•32 min
On Today’s Pod we discuss the debacle that was Sunday’s Derby. The Freo faithful came crashing back to earth with an almighty thud on Sunday afternoon as we put in one of our worst performances for the season; in the end getting done over by 59 points. There weren’t many positives to be found and all of a sudden the three game winning g streak feels like a distant memory but we’re in for the long haul so... Let’s Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
May 03, 2021•50 min
On Today's Pod we preview this weeks Western Derby. We've lost the last 10 but we come in on a 3 game winning tear primed to take down the Dirty Birds from down the road. Our midfield is firing, our defence is getting back to its best and the forward line is staring to gel, its our time! Lets Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
Apr 29, 2021•39 min
On Today’s Pod we talk about Saturday Nights victory over the Kangaroos. Three in a row, the streak is getting serious! Although North aren’t the most formidable adversary the circumstances of the week in Perth and the empty stadium could have thrown the boys in Purple off; alas they held firm and disposed of the Kangas in a pretty straight forward manner. The challenges only get greater from here with opponents West Coast; Brisbane and Port Adelaide all appearing in our next 5 games. The season...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
On this weeks Pod we preview Saturday Night's 'Len Hall' game against North Melbourne. We are lucky enough to be joined by Maddie (@maddiemelb on Twitter) to give us a bit of insight on life as a Kangaroos supporter and her expectations for this weekends game and the season as a whole. Freo have the chance to build on the winning streak this week so lets make sure we all get there early to honour the memory of the ANZACs and also make sure we... Start Wearing Purple Send us a text Support the sh...
Apr 22, 2021•45 min
On Today’s Pod we celebrate the magnificent away win over the Adelaide Crows. It hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for us but the boys navigated the hit and run mission in the city of churches with precision; 4 points in the bag and back to safe ground for 3 weeks of home games. Without getting too carried away there was a lot to be excited about for the Freo faithful; our backline returned to its intercepting and rebounding best, the mids fought through some early struggles to get on top and o...
Apr 19, 2021•47 min
On Today's Pod we preview the match against the Adelaide Crows this weekend. Coming off arguably our best performance of the season against the Hawks last Sunday hopes and dreams of the Freo faithful are on the rise. The early season injury epidemic is now behind us, reinforcements are returning to the fold as each week ticks by, can this be the week where we string 2 good performances together? Amongst other things we discuss Adam Cerra resigning, Scomo's visit to Perth and the Mid Season draft...
Apr 15, 2021•39 min
On Today's Pod we review the win over the Hawks on Sunday. The boys bounced back in tremendous fashion following the dissapointing showing againt the Blues. We didn't kick straight but at least we kicked something! After mixed messaging last week from JL and the gang re: selecttion the Freo faithful were pleased to see a debut from rookie big man Josh 'Cyclone' Treacy and a comeback game for last years Rising Star nominee Sam Sturt. We matched them physically and go the 4 points, lets do it on t...
Apr 12, 2021•57 min
On Today's Pod we preview Sunday's game against the Hawks. Its been a long week of dissecting, blaming and soul searching down Fremantle way. This Sunday can't come quick enough as we chase redemption from last weeks disappointing outing. We'll discuss potential changes and preview the clash attempting to keep the glass as half full as possible. Roll on Sunday and...... Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
Apr 08, 2021•36 min
On Today's Pod we talk all things Freo v Carlton from Sunday. It didn't quite play out the way we all hoped on Sunday, chock full of confidence following a dominant win over GWS the week prior the $3.30 on offer for a Fremantle triumph this week quickly turned into gross unders. We got smashed in the midfield from the start and were never able to play the game anywhere close to our terms making for a very difficult watch. We've got Hawthorn at home next Sunday and it can't come quick enough, we'...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
On Todays Pod we'll preview tomorrows match against the Blues. After last years final minute debacle we owe them one and tomorrow is the day Carlton will get their comeuppance....... we hope! Despite the fan led buildup Josh Treacy will not make his debut for Freo this week as coach Longmuir has decided to stick with the winning combo of Meek and Darcy. We were well served by the big men last week, hopefully they can churn out a similar performance tomorrow afternoon. We had representation at Pe...
Apr 03, 2021•33 min
On Today's Pod we belatedly review the great win over the Giants. After what was a disappointing round 1 result against Melbourne the boys bounced back in fine fashion against the Giants of Greater Western Sydney. The point of strength that our opposition possessed through the midfield was nullified and then dominated as Ol' Man Mundy and the young brigade took control of the contest from early on and never relented. 11 Goals and 21 Behinds was the only blemish; if only the boys could have capit...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
On Today's Pod we'll preview tomorrow's match with GWS. Round 1 was a tough watch but we get a second chance against the Giants at Optus tomorrow afternoon. To say Freo is enduring an injury curse would have to be one of the greater understatements of all time as we barely have enough players to field a team. but the boys we have wearing purple will surely turn in a better showing than last week. Tabs resigned for 3 more years, word is out on Cerra and we didn't mention in the Pod but James Aish...
Mar 27, 2021•36 min
On Today's Pod we discuss Saturday Mornings game against the Melbourne Demons. The Freo faithful were cautiously optimistic going into Round 1, coming off what was an encouraging season in 2020 I think we all were of the belief that this season could be one where we would see a bit of further growth. It wasn't to be on this occassion, the fears we had regarding scoring and forward line personnel came to bear and we were left with an uncomfortbale feeling of emptiness when the final siren blew. W...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
On Today’s Pod we name our Best 22 / 23 for Round 1 depending on what rules the AFL manufacture on the run 2 days before the season starts. We discuss the Freo forward line, the Chief is given some over or unders and then we have to endure another dose of Neighbourhood Watch. Only 4 sleeps to go so...... Let’s Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min
On Today's Restump we'll discuss yesterdays pre season encounter with West Coast. It wasn't pretty for Freo, we not only lost on the score board but more tragically lost some key players to injury in the process. With our stocks of talls already skint we now lose Rory Lobb for prospectively a sizeable chunk of the season whilst livewire forward Michale Walters looks set to miss one or two games with a Hamstring strain. Whereto? Hopefully the Chief has all the answers. There was some sunshine sne...
Mar 08, 2021•59 min
On Today's Restump we run back over the weekends practice match against the mob from down the road. Plenty of positives as the boys made short work of a Mark Hutchingsless West Coast. We'll pick and choose positives from the game in an effort to raise expectations for the season ahead. JL discusses the use of Nat Fyfe this season and the Chief gets a bit upset over the new man on the mark rule interpretation. As the season proper gets within sight its definitely time to.... Start Wearing Purple ...
Mar 02, 2021•46 min
On Todays Pod we continue pre season ramblings; We discuss the implications of being struck down with the injury curse early in the season with setbacks to key players Matt Taberner, Sean Darcy and the veteran Steven Hill. Pre Season training seems to be in the spotlight more than ever this season with JL making comments around increased scoring and a focus on ball movement and game style. We discuss how realistic the increase in goals are and what fans expectations should be going into the seas...
Feb 16, 2021•51 min
On Today's Pod The Chief decides to talk into the microphone so there is a good chance you will hear some of his wise words this week. Unfortunately the major news out of Freo this week was a knee injury to ruckman Sean Darcy, the big man will be in a brace for 2-4 weeks before being reassessed which leaves a bit of a hole in our big man stocks. The season of dancing with your sister is in full force and everyone is looking a million bucks, as meaningless as it is we take some positives from the...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min
On Todays Podcast we catch up after the festive break and catch up with where the Dockers are at so far this preseason. Its customary for each and every AFL player to be setting PB's and burning up the track at this point each year and it seems that is what is going on down at Cockburn. We discuss whether its any different to previous years and a few noteworthy items that have arisen so far. The 2021 fixture was released (well the first six rounds) and the boys from Freo have been snubbed again,...
Jan 20, 2021•54 min
On Today’s Pod we run through the Dockers selections at last weeks AFL Draft. As we’re a bit light on in the back half the Chief was pretty enthused to see some more depth added into backline stocks. Heath Chapman came in at 14; Nathan O’Driscoll at 27; the NGA boys in the 50’s and Josh Treacy in the Rookie Draft. A success in the sense that the we were able to execute our first two picks but we discuss the idea of whether they are the players we really need. Let’s Start Wearing Purple! Send us ...
Dec 16, 2020•55 min
On Today's Restump we enter Draft mode. With Freo initally having a pick at number 12 in the 2020 Draft there lies a new opportunity to add another high calibre youngster to an already healthy youth brigade. The draft haul in 2019 of Young, Serong and Henry provided much excitement this season, we put forward suggestions of who wed like to see join in the fun in season 2020. We'll discuss the 2-4 year boys being back at training this week along with some mature bodies looking for an early start ...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
On Today's Pod we look back over trade week; it wasnt a particularly busy one for the boys in Purple. We discuss the Hogan trade and what it means for the club to be sitting on their hands during the player exchange period. Jojo wants reform of trade week and the Chief wants the status quo but we talk about Salary Cap and mechanisms of trade week and how it could be improved. So after a weird an uncharacteristically quiet trade week from Freo lets Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the...
Nov 18, 2020•48 min
On Todays Restump we discuss the big news of Jesse Hogan's now impending departure to GWS. Its been an interesting journey to say the least since we acquired Hogan from Melbourne a few seasons back, to say that the experience didn't go according to plan could be the understatement of the year. We look at the what, how, why and where to? We also discuss free agent compensation; and the Chief gives a very unhelpful Melbourne Cup preview in the Betting Badgers absence. Lets Start Wearing Purple! Se...
Nov 02, 2020•48 min
On Today's Pod we try to talk through the Jesse Hogan saga that is engulfing the Freo faithful; is he coming or is he going? After spending what feels like a decade of football off seasons trying to get Jesse Hogan here are we now trying to ship him out? Very confusing. We talk potential Docker trade targets, Night Grand Finals, The Brownlow and Vasectomies. Theres something for everyone. So....... Start Wearing Purple! Send us a text Support the show...
Oct 29, 2020•54 min
