Fremantle Football Club

The first Australian rules football match to be played in Fremantle occurred in 1880, and the city quickly became a stronghold of the code. However it was not represented in a national club competition until 1995, eight years after the foundation of rival Western Australian football team, the West Coast Eagles.

Related Topics:
Australian rules football - 1880 - 1995 - Western Australia - West Coast Eagles

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The Dockers endured some tough years near the bottom of the premiership ladder, until they finished fifth after the home-and-away rounds in 2003, and made the finals for the first time. The Dockers and the Eagles play each other at least twice a year, in fiercely contested "Western Derby" matches, and the Dockers have won five of the 20 derbies so far.

Related Topics:
2003 - Western Derby

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Fremantle's official colours are purple, red and green and the centrepiece of their emblem, an anchor, reflects the city's maritime links and heritage. Alternate uniforms are used for away games, the most recent being predominantly white with a purple emblem. The team's home base is at Fremantle Oval, while most of their home games are played at Subiaco Oval.http://fremantlefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=history&spg=clubrecordsdisplay&articleid=173116

Related Topics:
Fremantle Oval - Subiaco Oval

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After Levi Strauss & Co., which produces "Dockers" brand clothing, challenged the club's right to use that name, all references to it were dropped from official use.

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Levi Strauss & Co. - Dockers

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Fremantle is the only club left in the competition which has yet to win a premiership, following Port Adelaide's win in 2004. It is also the only team in the competition not to have played in a draw.

Related Topics:
Port Adelaide - 2004

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The club is coached by Chris Connolly and is captained by Peter Bell. Players selected in All-Australian teams include Bell, Matthew Pavlich and Paul Hasleby.

Related Topics:
Chris Connolly - Peter Bell - All-Australian teams - Matthew Pavlich - Paul Hasleby

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