The Chief
Devil's Advocacy In The Detail
Is the devil in the Docker detail? It feels a little oxymoronic playing devil's advocate in somewhat defence of our own team.
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Jun 11
I'm The Chapman
Late 2020 we went to the draft armed with an intention to service our areas of need. We were desperate to rectify our forward...
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The Chief
May 31
Elevating The Mi Casa Comp
Renovated, rewired, replumbed and restumped. The Mi Casa Property Boutique competition has been given a fresh coat of paint.
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The Chief
Apr 8
Be Kind To The Blind
Not usually umpire bashers but these are extraordinary circumstances and we're therapeutically working through the trauma as best we can.
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The Chief
Mar 25
My Home In Purple
Organisations across the board require support. Footy clubs are nothing without support. Its the give and receive circle of supportive life.
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The Chief
Oct 2, 2023
A Fine Whine About Ageing
Are we cutting our champions down in their prime? Hardly! But they're too rare and valuable to not have them empty their tanks on the field.
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The Chief
Jun 15, 2023
There's Something About MJ
In tough economic times we need to find a strong, safe and dividend paying investment. A Matt Johnson IPO would be ten fold oversubscribed.
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The Chief
Apr 23, 2023
Taken With A Grain Of Salt
The cold hard light of the following day reflection becomes routine for us Freo fans, or we just develop a dedication to daytime drinking.
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The Chief
Apr 12, 2023
Writing Us Off? Norwood I
Unpredictability is why we love footy. Facing overwhelming adversity we look for precedents, something even miniscule to carry our hopes.
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The Chief
Mar 28, 2023
Never As Bad As It Seems
There's some irony in using the Ross Lyonism "It's never as good or as bad as it seems." But when the dust settles the realisation kicks in.
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The Chief
Mar 2, 2023
The Measured Approach
As Fremantle fans, even slightly tempering expectations is just not in our DNA. Does 2023 require us to undergo some strategic gene editing?
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The Chief
Oct 28, 2022
What Wood The Side Effects Be?
It is easy to point out problems for others to fix. True and noble activism is bringing workable solutions and alternatives to the table.
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The Chief
Aug 3, 2022
The Bark Is Starting To Bite
As Freo fans we dine on silver linings and positives. Often we defend the indefensible. But if you cross the collective, you cross the line.
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The Chief
May 18, 2022
More Measured Forecast
Sometimes a lack of success leads to unrealistic expectations, unfair assessments and misguided weather forecasts.
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The Chief
Jan 17, 2022
Just Making A Point
Focusing on your goals can make you miss the point and that's the point we're trying not to make. Sounds confusing but pointlessness is key.
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The Chief
Nov 29, 2021
Brick By Brick
With the apparent imminent influx of Premierships looking to Dock at Fremantle, JL is leaving nothing to chance.
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The Chief
Jul 14, 2021
Divine Intervention Contention
The universe is either siding with us Freo Dockers or she's playing one long cruel prank on us. Either way, it's now up to us.
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The Chief
May 12, 2021
Mother's Day And Football
Mothers Day, families, a winery and football. There's no better combination to inspire community spirit. This is a tale of our Mother's Day.
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The Chief
May 4, 2021
Restore The Derby Soul
We hate to admit it but Kane Cornes was right. The rivalry has lost its bite. It has become how coaches describe it, "Just another game."
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The Chief
Mar 11, 2021
You Gotta Have Goals In Life
An extra 5 goals a game? Does Coach Justin Longmuir realise Matthew Pavlich works for Channel 9 now and isn't coming out of retirement?
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