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The Purple Reign Podcast

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A light-hearted and passionate podcast about the mighty Fremantle Dockers football club. Follow Duck and Oz on their existential journey as a Freo supporter. Warning, you may enjoy this podcast. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and do not reflect those of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Nathaniel Fyfe - the man the myth the legend 11.08.2025

In this episode we take the time to look back on an amazing career of two time Brownlow Medal legend Nat Fyfe. We also deep dive into the Port clash, look at whats what with Peel Talk, and answer more listeners questions than you can poke a stick at. Want merch click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tale of Two Halves 04.08.2025

In a hard fought contest in wet and miserable conditions, the Dockers ground out a victory to get us within a sniff of the 'F' word. In this episode we break down the performance vs the Blues, the wet and wild Peel result, and answer a slew of listener's questions. Don't forget to grab your Purple Reign Merch here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derby victory 28.07.2025

Our Merch store has arrived Click here to visit the Purple Reign store and check out our latest designs. In this episode we look at the recent Derby victory against the Eagles. Some interesting statistics and comparisons with previous finals teams, and a quick look at Peel talk. We spend more time on the Listener's questions this week, and there are some crackers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Voss eats 6 pies for breakfast 21.07.2025

In this episode we deep dive into the huge Freo performance against an in-form Pies outfit in front of 60K rabid Pie army supporters. A lot of positives to discuss, some attempts to firmly secure lids but failing miserably to keep the positive outlook under wraps. Don't forget to support the pod by getting around our merch , click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guts Up! 14.07.2025

In this episide we take a quick look at the Dockers strong performance vs a fancied Hawks outfit. We look at the run of recent performances, and how Freo are shaping their own future in spite of outside noise that prompted a welcomed response from the boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shifting Sands of Time 07.07.2025

In this episode we look back at the brilliant career of Michael Walters, and the indelible mark the great man has left on the club. We also break down the tough loss to the Swans, leaving the Dockers precariously hanging outside the eight. A quick look at Peel Talk is followed by a great run of Listener's questions. This ep is dedicated to Oz's doggo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Maturity on show 30.06.2025

In a tough and gritty performance against the Saints, the Dockers demonstrated maturity in coming back from a 3qtr time deficit, the first of the season. So many positives to discuss, and the listeners questions are bang on with such questions. The pod merch is heaving, with some brand new designs ready to roll - click here . Can we keep the streak going this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Clearance is the key! 23.06.2025

In this episode the boys look way back to last Thursday's win over the Bombers, making it five wins on the trot. Whilst the lads try to keep a firm lid on things, the possibilities of 'where to from here?' are discussed, along with performers at Peel, Buy and Sell trends in fashion, and a glut of listener's questions. Don't forget to visit our merch store by clicking here . There is a current prom...

Too tall, too strong! 16.06.2025

In this episode we deep dive into the Saturday night special, where the mighty Dockers got over the line in a close one. We run through some potential changes for the 5 day break, debate the Fyfe Sub phenom, and look at some listener's questions in detail. Don't forget to splurge on our merch, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mid Season Review 09.06.2025

In this episode we work through the Dockers season at the half way point. We look at the GBD over the season to date, make some early calls on Doig Medal count, awards, and answer a slew of Listener's Questions. Don't forget to hit the merch store here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold Coast Special 02.06.2025

In this episode, the boys discuss the recent peak of the rollercoaster thus far, dismantling the Gold Coast Suns on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon. Despite some shady acres technology issues, the boys battle through peel talk, listeners' questions, and launch the Purple Reign Merch store, which can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walyalup remain undefeated 26.05.2025

In this episode, we continue the positive vibes following the victory at Home vs the Power. Walyalup remains undefeated! We deep dive into the AP suspension, look ahead to selection vs the Suns, and answers some great listener's questions. Don't forget to grab your Purple Reign Merch by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giant upset 19.05.2025

In this episode we break down the Freo tsunami that took out the Giants in a tough game stamped by the Freo brand we have all waited to see for four quarters. We pay homage to the elite Sir Doug Nicholls Round Jumper and Duck froths over the Tambellup connection. Listener's questions force a deeper conversation around our rucks and once again, some great lateral questions putting Duck and Oz on th...

Burnt by hot pies 12.05.2025

In this episode we recap the Freo vs Pies clash on a Thursday night, in which the Dockers started red hot but could not capitalise on midfield domination and I50 entries. We debate the inevitable ball movement and team selections, with some troubling news coming out of Peel, and Listener's Questions are hot off the press. Strap yourselves in for the rollercoaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Can't jump off a rollercoaster mid ride! 05.05.2025

In this episode we jump straight into the main topic that an overwhelming number of listeners wanted us to address, coaching. Following a balanced and researched based conversation we hit a short version of the GBD and open the door for Peel Talk, discussing if there will be significant changes, whilst the Listener's questions is a nice change in pace from the first segment that spans a good 30min...

ANZAC Legends 28.04.2025

In this episode the boys discuss the ANZAC day clash between Freo and the Crows. The Freo blueprint is analysed, with some questions surrounding jostling places in the team with a strong list to choose from. Listeners' questions are elite, and we look forward to the upcoming clash vs the Saints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deestroyed by Dees 21.04.2025

In this episode, we delve into the recent loss to the Dees at the 'G'. With lots of noise around the team's poor performance, the boys look to put some perspective into some of the rhetoric around the business cycle type performances in which Freo are expected to win, and where the team can significantly improve and maintain consistency. Some great listeners' questions, and once again we debate th...

Gather this! 14.04.2025

In this episode the boys dissect the Gather Round clash in the Barossa, with the mighty Freo Dockers proving too big and too strong for an emerging Tigers outfit 108-47. There are many points of conversation, including some troubling news out of Peel concerning a club legend, and a robust discussion on Dudley and Raz feature throughout the episode. As always, over 80 Listener's questions were sent...

Tacklor's victorious 150th 07.04.2025

In this episode we breakdown the highly entertaining Dockers vs Doggies clash, which contained everything from attempted screamers, goals of the year, slingshot footy, epic one on ones, defensive 1%ers, and horrible haircuts. We run through a fitting victory for the man we call Tacklor, playing his 150th. Peel talk has some spice as we predict who will replace our injured starts. Listener's questi...

Unearthing a gem 31.03.2025

In this episode we deep dive into the derby, check out the new Freo guns, and discuss some real positives moving forward. Some quality listener's questions, and of course, the good bad and Dockery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartbreaker at Optus 24.03.2025

In this episode we work through a tough loss to the Swans, in which Freo had all but won the game with 2 mins to go. Listener's questions are justifiably firey, with some deep diving into current performances and where to from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't leave me Murph! 17.03.2025

In this episode, we share the collective disappointment over the opening round for the Dockers. Duck and Oz deep dive into the GBD, look forward to any potential changes this week and then delve into some quality listener questions. The only way is up from here, and the boys try to make some sense of the carnage of opening round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rusty pre-season podcast 10.03.2025

In this episode we fight the clock to get the pod up and running, running through our predictions for the Doig Medal, Leading Goal kicker, Beacon Award, Home and Away fixture results and first round team selections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Final Pre-season hit out vs Dees 03.03.2025

In this episode Duck and Oz tackle the complexities associated with filming, along with the more important fixture played out between the Dockers and Dees at home of the mighty Peel Thunder. The boys run through the game with a fine tooth comb, and in the case of big Maxy, debate whether a wig should have been allowed. The boys also tackle recent media interest around the contracts of JL and Dogga...

Listeners questions special 24.02.2025

In this episode, Duck and Oz deep dive into listeners' questions. With only one more practice match to go, the season is fast approaching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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