The Chief
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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Columns
The Chief
- Apr 12
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.
The Chief
- Mar 28
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.
The Chief
- Mar 2
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?
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.
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.
The Chief
- May 18, 2022
More Measured Forecast
Sometimes a lack of success leads to unrealistic expectations, unfair assessments and misguided weather forecasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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?
The Chief
- Dec 21, 2020
Up Off The Canvas Connor
It may be a case of me selfishly satisfying an unrelenting passion for the backing of an underdog, but this underdog needs our support.
The Chief
- Nov 14, 2020
Nonchalance Is The New Cool
The days of punting on talented individuals with questionable character seem over. Its the dawn of a new age at the Purple port.
The Chief
- Oct 25, 2020
Could Charlie Join The Purple Constabulary
Best mates reunited. Could Andy Brayshaw and the talented and opportunity starved Charlie “Chooky” Constable reunite in the purple midfield?
The Chief
- Sep 22, 2020
Serong By A Furlong
Tough as nails, uncompromising, sweet skills and he knows where the goals are. The Rising Star may be the first of many awards for Serong,
The Chief
- Sep 9, 2020
Discipline Destroys The Demons
It took 23 years but with the patience of a Saint and the discipline of a Monk we finally squared the ledger with the Melbourne Demons.
The Chief
- Aug 18, 2020
A Feeling Of Authenticity
There's a different feeling this time around at purple park. A sense of authenticity and unity and everyone seems to be buying in.
The Chief
- Jul 13, 2020
So Long Boo-tiful Silence
Dear West Coast Fans, is it too much to ask that the absence of booing so far this year becomes part of the "new normal?"
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