The Flagmantle Podcast

After the disappointing loss to the Tigers, Rielke and Stu hit the town to drown their sorrows with booze. The boys discuss what happened that caused the result, the upcoming fixture with GWS and what the AFL should be doing to solve all this sling tackle madness!

Perhaps the weirdest episode of the podcast to date - Rielke & Stu preview Freo's upcoming match against the Tigers. We still aren't sure if this was a great or crap podcast, but we got a lot of laughs out of each other. McKay to kick 20 behinds, the King to have passed before the King's Birthday Match, and an insight into Damian Hardwick's trip overseas.

On this episode of the Flagmantle Podcast, Rielke & Stu catch up for the first time in a couple weeks! They discuss the recent signings, new addition to the list and a new face in the front office. The boys also go through and rate the entire list's performance to date, by giving each player a report card!

After ending the Demon's winning streak in the same round last year, Walyalup do it again, but in a significantly different fashion, proving that history doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Luke Jackson showed his ex teammates that he is the real deal in Sean Darcy's absence. Will Jaeger O'Meara get his suspension overturned, and are Freo a genuine chance in 2023? All this and much more on...

The Dockers are primed and ready to take on a fierce competitor in Naarm. Walyalup keep running into undermanned opponents and this is the perfect chance to take advantage. After beating both of 2022's Grand Finalists, the Dockers refocus to their hardest challenge yet. The boys analyse how the game will play out, and talk about the biggest ruck duel in the AFL.

Walyalup notched up its third consecutive win, beating the reigning premiers, the Geelong Cats. Brayshaw seems back to his best, the forward-line looks amazing, and the ball movement is silky smooth! How can we complain? Well the Rising Star nominations have been absolute crap! Join the boys for a light hearted review of another solid win!

With a brand new intro from the one and only Tim Minchin, Rielke & Stu are up and about and ready to chat about Freo's do or die game against the Cats. Who will get the task of lining up on Jeremy Cameron? Will Luke Jackson continue his great form? And how much did Rielke spend getting tickets to Coldplay?

Standing at 3-5, Freo's most important game is ahead against the Sydney Swans at the SCG. Rielke & Stu take a dive into how Freo will look to approach the game and everything it needs to do to secure a win. JL finally gives us the right team sheet, and is it okay to boo legends like Buddy Franklin?

After a huge 69 (nice) point victory over the young Hawks, Rielke & Stu discuss all the positives from the round. Does the Luke Jackson trade look as bad if he plays more games like that? What is going on with the Rising Star nominations? How will Fyfe and Jackson split their midfield time? All this and much more on this episode of the Flagmantle Podcast!

After a disappointing but expected loss to Brisbane, the Dockers re-aim their empty gun on the Hawks, who are loaded with young talent. Stu talks us through how Harvey Spectre will help the Dockers, and Rielke petitions for Karl Worner to get his debut. What did we think of Fyfe being named sub? All this and much more!

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On this more light-hearted episode, Rielke & Stu discuss Josh Corbett and Matt Johnson debuting as the sub, JL's naughty little secret, the upcoming clash with the Lions and of course a little bit of trade news. All this and much much more on the Flagmantle Podcast!

Sometimes the story has a bad ending, sometimes the villain wins. The lads discuss Rory Lobb's warm return to Perth, and how the Dockers blew their chances again. What has happened to Alex Pearce? Is he the leader we thought he was? How can Freo fix their footy and return to form? All this and more!

Rory Lobb returns to Perth on Friday on Freo's first standalone Friday fixture of the season. The Dockers are set to take on the Doggies in what will be a crucial game for both sides. What are the keys to the game? What should we expect from the backline going forward? And find out something different about Corey Wagner!

Flagmantle is back on track after the Dockers came home from Gather Round with a 10 point win over the Gold Coast Suns. The boys recap the week that was. Was Sam Sturt the difference? Will he hold his spot? Did Amiss deserve to take home the rising star nomination after his breakout game? All this and much more on the Flagmantle Podcast!

Gather Round is here, and Rielke is still suffering illness from having to watch the weekend's game. Could it be a case of Taberneritis, a viral infection that causes symptoms such as lethargy and a sore back. How will the Dockers fare against the Suns today? What has Peter Sumich wrote this week? And a live teams report EXCLUSIVELY on the Flagmantle Podcast.

The Adelaide Crows are around the corner, waiting to pounce, but will the Dockers be able to withstand the heat of enemy territory? The boys take a deep dive into how dropping a player happens behind the scenes, with a little roleplay to help with understanding. What are the keys to the Crows game, and how do Freo beat them? What will the team look like for Round Four? And is a tagging wingman eve...

FOUR IN A ROW! The mighty Freo Dockers have set a new course for season 2023, and hopefully, this time, they're sailing in the right direction. A Derby win is the first sign of life for the Dockers, and the boys are here to discuss it. How did our new midfield look without Will Brodie? Is Sam Switkowski the X-Factor Freo have been crying out for? And is Luke Jackson making the haters look silly?

After a few days of depression, the boys are back in the studio, and it is Stu's mission to try and repair the relationships he destroyed on Monday. The Flagmantle fellas discuss the week ahead against the Eagles, and the ramifications of the game. How will Freo line up against West Coast? Who comes in, and who gets the axe? All this and much more on another banging episode of the Flagmantle Podca...

Owen has made his return. The Freo Dockers go down 0-2 after a very disappointing loss to last year's worst side in North Melbourne. However, Rielke remains positive for the season ahead, whilst Stu remains the miserable pessimist he has forever been. Will Luke Jackson continue to have shocker after shocker? What's up with our midfield? These questions answered and more in this emergency podcast!

With the AFL season properly starting in Round Two ;), the boys discuss the upcoming game against the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Harry Sheezel had 34 touches in his debut game, will Switta or Banners be sent over to eat some cheezels? How will the midfield turn around after getting smashed last week, and will Freo stick fat to holding their forward structure together after one poor showing?

After a tough loss to the Saints, are there any positives to look in to? Brennan Cox and Luke Ryan had outstanding performances, with the former matching Luke McPharlin's club record of 20 marks in a single game. The boys discuss the coaching battle between ex Freo coach Ross Lyon, and current coach Justin Longmuir, and much much more.

ROUND ONE IS TODAY!!! Freo take on the old coach, Ross The Boss, in what will be a fantastic matchup for Round One! The lads discuss the week ahead against the Saints and what to expect, all the important injuries, and the expected starting 23 for Freo's first game of the year!

Our 2023 predictions are HERE! We talk trades, free agency, debuts in our brand new segment "The Open Market". Rielke & Stu answer some tough would you rather questions, followed by our hotly anticipated, season 2023 predictions!

Yes yes yes, we are late to the Port Adelaide game, but if you wanted a review, here it is! Nat Fyfe and Josh Treacy look set to tear down the competition in 2023 up front. What role will Bailey Banfield play? Did Liam Henry just have his breakout game? All this and much more on the Flagmantle Podcast!