The Purple Reign Podcast

In this episode, Duck and Oz attempt to shake off some rust and run through the recent All Stars v Dockers clash, taking into account it is pre-season! Some juicy danglers thrown into the mix, as the boys build towards a big season in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's beeeeeeeeeen! In this episode, we run a rough comb through the recent trade period and look at the upcoming draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started with a roar and ended in tears. The Power demonstrated what it takes to be a top four side, whilst a gallant Freo were unable to execute when it mattered. Is this a similar tale? Is the team on the up? Are we being overly optimistic? In this episode, the boys run through the aforementioned whilst still battling the seven stages of grief, and oh boy, there are some listener's questions w...

A brutal loss for a gallant Freo outfit has knocked our season to the canvas, and with one game left, there is still much to play for (including a finals spot pending results) The season is not dead yet, but oh boy do we need some love! In this episode, the Great Man Duck is back (thank God), and Oz happily hands over the reins to the man who is coming off a run-up Michael Holding would be proud o...

A tough loss to the Cats puts Freo in a tough spot heading into the last two games of the season. In this episode Simon and Oz work through the GBD, Peel Talk and take on a world record number of listener questions! Get around the cathartic process of talking Freo!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disappointing result amongst some standout performances. Freo are not out of finals, but finals are on a knife edge. In this episode we examine the game and look forward to where to. Seven stages of grief in one half indeed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the worst of times (1st half), it was the best of times (2nd half)... With a strong sense of physicality back in vogue the Dockers arm wrestled the Eagles early and then launched from the top turnbuckle in the premiership qtr to take ownership of the game. In this episode Oz is joined by Simo as they deep dive into the game, with a special twist centred around the true emotions of a Freo su...

To mark the Starlight Purple Haze game the mighty Freo Dockers put the Demons to the sword early and declared themselves September ready. We may be a little shy on dropping the F-bomb, but with Finals on the horizon the Dockers can dare to dream. In this episode Oz is joined by the Cobblers Chat stalwarts Simo and Sean Warne. Shout out to the great man Duck who is enjoying time away from the pod a...

After three-quarters of being in front, the Dockers succumbed to the Greenlight footy from the Hawks and reinforced the difficulty of the longest trip in the AFL. Strong performances are discussed, along with the traditional B and D. Peel talk raises some questions which feeds into the listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On a dark and stormy night (close to it), a big purple cyclone ripped through the Tigers and warmed the Freo faithful with a performance that took fans back to the times of Pavalicious. Another great team performance has the listener questions peaking, with Peel talk and a sneaky look forward with September in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In a stirring contest at the SCG, the Dockers gave a masterclass on 'How everyone playing their role is the blueprint for success'. However, true to the mantra that it's never as good and never as bad, we stop short of booking the bus and keep it real with where the season is at. Some great listener's questions and a very long session of 'the good' in the opening segment. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Call it an oxymoron or simply a proven strategy, but the Dockers have a 100% win ratio when playing someone with red hair. In this episode, we look at the tactic to ice the Suns with new fan favourite Hugh Davies in defence, we examine the GBD, including an injury to the big Moose which has huge implications on the season, we examine the stat gobblers plying their trade in the magoos, and answer s...

It is what it is; there is always next week; it's not all doom and gloom; not at our best today; many cliches that a supporter could throw at the game. This week the boys work through the loss pragmatically, and take the time to disect listener's questions with a twist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the boys run through the 2024 Season through the lens of the GBD, look at the performance of Peel players knocking at the door, examine Players who have impressesd and deep dive into the Listener's Questions. Don't forget to get your hands on the limited edition Purple Reign Wharfie Time shirt by clicking here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast....

Freo put the D's to the sword in the most comprehensive performance of the season. With a four quarter stunner vs a hapless outfit, Freo showed 92 reasons why they can be left standing when all is said and done. Freo supporters are up and about with a range of questions, with the GBD and Macho Man of the Week bound to stir the emotions. Don't forget you can get your Wharfie Time shirts by clicking...

The preview pod is back for one time only- Duck jumped on the Dee Brief pod to talk all things Dees vs Docks this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a closely fought contest the mighty Freo Dockers drew on the Wharfie Time inspiration to come back Lazarus style to conjure a draw from the jaws of defeat. In this episode we deep dive the GBD, pay homage to the Macho Man of the Week, and hit up some great listener's questions. We are hoping to get 30,000 fans in Wharfie Time T's to set up an intimidating atmosphere! Get your piece of Wharfie T...

In this episode the boys discuss the tough and gritty win vs the Saints, including the strong performances of players taking the next step. We examine our Top 10 Indigenous Dockers, whether it's time for the govt. and business to truly invest in our sporting clubs travel issues, and cover a plethora of listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See...

Following Cam McCarthy's tragic passing, 24 hours later the scheduled Friday night Freo vs. Swans clash went ahead, with the end result and images of emotional players suggesting this fixture should not have gone ahead. In this episode, the boys keep it real and discuss the fixture, whether the game should have gone ahead, and how something positive can be worked between GWS and Freo in memory of...

In a strong performance over the weekend, the mighty Freo Dockers took care of business vs the Tigers on our home away from home, the MCG. With plenty of positives to discuss, the boys deep dive into the exceptional performances of players and look forward to the clash vs Swans off a 5-day break. Cheers AFL. Equalisation guaranteed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Ac...

Get back on the rollercoaster of love peeps! The Dockers reminded us on Saturday night that on our day our brand of football is simply stunning! In this episode we run through the Good, Bad and Dockery, and ask the question, is Banners the true barometer of the team? Listener's questions are a real treat and we look at potential in's and out's for next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

After a taxing two-week period of travel and fixtures, our boys returned to Optus hoping to get back on the wagon vs the Eagles. As fate would have it, there was more pain for the lads and Freo supporters in store, particularly for the brave souls who stayed the full four quarters. In this episode we break down the average performance, give WCE their props for being tactically superior on the day,...

After another nail-biting performance from the lads, Duck and Oz deep dive into the recent Port vs Dockers clash at Adelaide Oval. The boys argue that whilst we leave Adelaide without any points, there is considerable reason to be buoyed by the performances and know that Freo are a real crack at finals. There is also a hot debate over list selection heading into the Derby. Listener Questions are a...

Following the highly controversial gather round clash between Freo and the Blues, the boys examine a number of talking points worthy of debate. Without reopening the wounds of a mauled supporter's psyche, the controversial finish is examined in detail, and, in the process, Duck and Oz look forward to the next clash vs Port. The listener's questions are justifiably feisty, the Macho Man of the week...

In this episode the boys break down the #FreovCrows clash, which may not have been pretty football, but a gritty win is every bit as crucial for the team's sustained success. Peel talk raises a few eyebrows, and the listener's questions features a classic 22 v 22 question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.