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West Australian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Amazon announces new AFL documentary series headed by Drive to Survive producers
Star Fremantle players will be part of a new landmark Amazon series as the AFL looks to cash in on the explosion of sports documentaries. The as-yet-named series will be produced by the same company behind the hugely popular Drive to Survive, which has seen a massive surge in popularity for Formula One. According to SEN, the company is already in Australia and working with five clubs inlcuding Fremantle as well as GWS, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast and the Brisbane Lions. It will not be the first time the streaming giant has worked with the league, having produced Marking Their Mark in 2021 which followed four players throughout the COVID-affected 2020 season, including West Coast star Nic Naitanui as well as several coaches. Much like that series, this new production is set to focus on the personal journey of several star players at each club rather than the team as a whole. Given Fremantle is on the verge of finals after one of their biggest wins in club history, it could be the perfect time for the club to showcase some of its inner workings. It has not yet been revealed which Dockers have been followed around, but forward Sam Switkowski firmly ruled himself out of contention. 'I can't say it will involve me too much,' he joked. 'I haven't noticed any extra cameras or anything like that, so I'm not too sure who will be in it. 'It will be good for the club, good for the sport as a whole, to be able to see a little bit more of what goes on for our fans and members.'
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Star Dockers to feature in new Amazon doco
The new AFL boss has demanded his own office. Star Fremantle players will be part of a new landmark Amazon series as the AFL looks to cash in on the explosion of sports documentaries. The as-yet-named series will be produced by the same company behind the hugely popular Drive to Survive, which has seen a massive surge in popularity for Formula One. According to SEN, the company is already in Australia and working with five clubs inlcuding Fremantle as well as GWS, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast and the Brisbane Lions. It will not be the first time the streaming giant has worked with the league, having produced Marking Their Mark in 2021 which followed four players throughout the COVID-affected 2020 season, including West Coast star Nic Naitanui as well as several coaches. Much like that series, this new production is set to focus on the personal journey of several star players at each club rather than the team as a whole. Given Fremantle is on the verge of finals after one of their biggest wins in club history, it could be the perfect time for the club to showcase some of its inner workings. It has not yet been revealed which Dockers have been followed around, but forward Sam Switkowski firmly ruled himself out of contention. 'I can't say it will involve me too much,' he joked. 'I haven't noticed any extra cameras or anything like that, so I'm not too sure who will be in it. 'It will be good for the club, good for the sport as a whole, to be able to see a little bit more of what goes on for our fans and members.'
West Australian
03-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Michael Walters: Timeline of Fremantle great's career from a goal on debut to finishing against the Dockers
Michael Walters retires as one of the finest players ever to pull on the Fremantle guernsey. The West Australian looks back at his journey from draftee to fan favourite. 7 January 1991 - Michael Walters is born, growing up on the same street in Midvale as fellow AFL draftees Nic Naitanui and Chris Yarran. August 2007 - Wins the Kevin Sheehan Medal (tied with Tom Scully) after kicking 10 goals in three games for WA in the under-16 Championships. 11 July 2008 - Named in the under-18 All-Australian team, having excelled as both a midfielder and a forward. 9 August 2008 - Makes his league WAFL debut against West Perth in a six-point loss. 29 November 2008 - Drafted after just two league WAFL games with pick 53 by Fremantle Dockers. 6 June 2009 - Makes his AFL debut against Port Adelaide, kicking his first goal along with 14 disposals. 4 September 2010 - Plays his first final, kicking a goal as Fremantle defeat Hawthorn. 19 September 2010 - Kicks a goal as Swan Districts triumph by one point over Claremont to win their first flag in 20 years. January 2012 - Is banished to the WAFL after failing a skin fold test and told to improve his fitness. 14 July 2012 - Returns in round 16, kicking three goals in a win over the Saints, playing every game for the rest of the season. 10 September 2013 - Named in the inaugural 22 under 22 team. 21 September 2013 - Kicks three goals as Fremantle reach their first-ever grand final against Hawthorn. 28 September 2013 - Kicks two goals from 11 touches in a losing grand final effort to finish with 46 goals from his 21 games and be the club's leading goal kicker. 13 September 2014 - Reaches 50th game, kicking 3.3 in a losing semifinal against Port Adelaide. 25 September 2015 - Kicks three goals in the preliminary final, taking his tally to 44 goals from 22, to again be the club's leading goal kicker. 28 August 2016 - Wins a second-straight club goal-kicking award with 36 from 22 games. 14 May 2017 - Records a career best 38 touches against Richmond. 2 July 2017 - Kicks a career best 6.2 against St Kilda, but the Dockers fall short by nine points. 29 April 2017 - Reaches game 100 but goes goalless in a derby against West Coast. 18 August 2018 - Finishes as the club's leading goal kicker for a fourth time with 22 goals from 18 games. 28 August 2019 - Claims a fifth leading goalkicking award with 40 goals and earns an All-Australian blazer named in the forward line and is made a life member of the club. 11 June 2022 - Kicks 300th goal as the Dockers beat Hawthorn by 13 points. 20 August 2022 - Celebrates game 200 with a win over GWS, kicking three goals and sealing a top-four finish. 25 August 2024 - Plays his final game as a Docker, kicking a behind with four disposals after coming on as a sub in the last round of the season. 8 February 2025 - Selected as the Indigenous All Stars captain 15 February 2025 - Kicks his last goal, against Fremantle, as the All Stars win by 43 points. 3 July 2025 - Announces immediate retirement with knee issues bringing his career to a close at 239 games and 365 goals.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
How footy legend Nic Naitanui and the Western Force are helping the NSW Blues prepare for their upcoming State of Origin clash - as star forward ruled out with horror eye injury
New South Wales Blues have flown out to Western Australia ahead of State of Origin II at the Optus Stadium. Appetites for rugby league have been growing in the West following the huge news that the NRL will be establishing a new franchise, the Western Bears, in WA. Now though, Isaah Yeo and his side have landed in Perth and it appears as they gear up for this Wednesday's clash, they have been working alongside a rugby union and as well as an AFL side. It comes as Laurie Daley has been forced to make a couple of changes to his squad, with Jacob Preston being drafted in as a 19th man. He'll jet out West on Monday as a replacement for Rabbitohs star Keaon Kolomatangi. The Souths star has suffered a suspected fractured eye socket. He sustained the injury during his side's defeat by Canterbury on Sunday and the injury could rule him out for five weeks. Lindsay Smith has also flown out to WA to join the squad. After arriving in Perth, it appears the Blues have had some support from Super Rugby side, The Western Force and Nic Naitanui, a former West Coast Eagles ruckman. As they look to go 2-0 in the series and claim their second successive series win, The Daily Telegraph writes that the Western Force are supplying the Blues with several players for a scrimmage match. They'll play out the game at the HBF Stadium in Perth on Monday. Meanwhile, Naitanui has also gotten in touch with Daly's side for a collaboration. Head of community relations with the Eagles, the premiership-winning ruckman will host a jersey swap between the two sides. Eagles midfielder Elliot Yeo will meet up with his namesake, NSW captain Isaah Yeo. It comes as the Eagles have a bye round this week before they head out to play Collingwood in Melbourne on June 28. The Blues were due to use the West Coast's training facilities with both sides opting to work together, however, the Eagles AFLW side had already booked out the gym. Ahead of this week's match, the Blues are well aware of the challenge in front of them. Star forward Payne Haas, a standout in State of Origin I, has opened up on the mammoth hill ahead of the side. 'We spoke about it straight after the first game that the job's not done,' Haas said.
