Fremantle News Digest

Sat July 3 2010

THE Fremantle Dockers are threatening to move out of the port city if their desire to expand at Fremantle Oval is thwarted. The Dockers have long sought to expand westwards, giving the club and its merchandising a prime South Terrace presence.

A SUCCESSFUL strength and conditioning program has convinced Fremantle coach Mark Harvey his bulked up midfielders can go toe-to-toe with the best onballers this season.
Dockers players are noticeably bigger in their upper bodies and have improved their core strength around their waists and thighs.
“I would like to think that our midfield can at least match it with the great midfields that are around at the moment,” Harvey said.
Melbourne Herald-Sun Feb 01 2010

The best Freo can really hope for this year, is more experience into their young bunch, which is of good quality and the continuing rebuilding process which gives the fans more hope over for the next few years.
Fremantle Dockers Season Preview – AFL Blog – ContestedFooty

Fremantle’s annual community camp will take place in Dunsborough in February, and the Eagles are planning a southern safari to Mandurah. The Dockers confirmed today the team, including skipper Matthew Pavlich and coach Mark Harvey, will visit the South-West, following their camps in the Kimberley last season.
WA Today Dec 02 2009

FREMANTLE’S six new recruits from the 2009 NAB AFL Draft are set to enter a revamped development program that the club hopes will accelerate their development and push them into senior contention for next season.
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