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Well, there isn’t a boat load of Docker data to deliver but scraping the bottom of the news barrel isn’t beyond us in an effort to put a Restump Podcast episode together.

In this episode we wonder the material impact Fyfey’s shoulder may have on the team. However, in some way the positive silver lining, should Fyfe’s complications continue, may well be further leadership and captaincy grooming for Andy Brayshaw.

It may not be the send off game we all so desperately wanted but we’re making the trek to Gin Gin to see Hilly go around once more next year. We’re not afraid to say we need some closure.

The AGM is coming up and we outline points of discussion we’d like raised.

Jason Webber is recommending Neil Erasmus to Fremantle. Does that raise any red flags? The boys are back on the training track and a few of them, Freddy in particular, appear as though they’ve returned in super nick.

We talk father son prospects and who we’re most looking keenly on as future possibilities and skin fold tests are out because the entire world is offended by everything. Closing us out the “Ask Jojo” segment returns with another intriguing question being put to the great man.

We’re having a bit of fun with the offseason pods just trying to bridge the Docker divide between now and round one 2022. So, if your desperate for some purple noise… and you’ve exhausted all other audio options… bung this in your ears and click play.



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On this special episode of The Restump Podcast we’re pleased to bring you a bit of a draft preview chat with the ever generous and knowledgeable, the West Australian Sport’s Jordan McArdle.

Jordan attends more community football than anyone in his endeavours to bring insightful content to the public and we’re extremely grateful he has donated some of his time to share it with us.

So, if you’re a draft enthusiast, particularly of the Freo fan variety, click play and have a listen to what we believe is an informative, entertaining and enjoyable chat.

Apparently, while further investigations will be conducted, the Chief was at lunch and didn’t get the call up in time. So, on this occasion it’s a couple of intelligent Big Macs talking a draft over a draught.



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The Rolling Stones said "You can’t always get what you want." Well tonight, was one of those occasions that we did! We’re all pretty excited about the purple picks so it’s time to Restump Podcast the new Docker deliveries mid-draft.

There wouldn’t be too many, if any, Fremantle fans that have come away at the half way point in the draft disappointed. The Freo draft team held their nerve and got what they were after.

Jye Amiss at pick 8 and Neil Erasmus at pick 10 both potentially fill specific needs in the build. That leads us to pick 21 and what to do? Is it a clean take of Matt Johnson or does Belly field compelling offers from opponents after the valuable selection position just become extremely more valuable!

The strategic plan was released and Simon Garlic promised 8 premierships in the next four years and a million billion members! But better than that, the anchor is making a comeback!

Don’t let the draft day buzz die, so bung this in your ears and click play. But as always, be cautious listening while driving… we’ve put insomniacs to sleep before!



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With the entire world in disarray and seemingly crumbling around us, could Justin Longmuir and his band of builders be the construction heroes the universe needs right now?



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On his current injury / incident rate, it is safe to say Hayden might not be so Young by the time he gets to string a season of games together. Never a dull Docker moment at Purple Park so its time to Restump Podcast all the latest happenings.

We previously wrapped up the first day of the draft but now we look at the productive day two.

Stone Henge and Matthew Johnson sliding to pick 21…. two eternal mysteries! With Mundy’s somewhat foreseeable retirement and the now risks of Fyfey’s longevity, we’ve potentially filled future needs with Erasmus and Johnson, who may receive the baton when required.

We couldn’t be more excited about Eric “Roy” Benning’s prospects in years to come. Is there a bit of the Clem Michaels or the Paddy Ryders about him? We can only hope so.

And lastly, did we potentially pick up our much-needed winger, Karl Worner, in the Rookie draft? He might need a little polish on his long kicking game but it looks like he has the skills, the clean hands, the overhead marking capabilities and the tank to potentially be our Ed Langdon replacement.

In non-draft news, Hayden Young suffered a small setback which must be frustrating him. Sadly, the Irishman, Ultan Kelm, is no longer coming out to be rookie listed. Apparently he didn’t want to do the six months quarantine ordered by Emperor McGowan!

Round one fixtures are out and we’re off to South Australia on a Sunday afternoon to play what should be an interesting and potentially tricky game against the Crows.

Sean Darcy is apparently in better nick than he has ever been, David ‘Old Man’ Mundy begins the journey to his 19 season and we have a chat about coach JL and a possible contract extension.

All that and we bring it home with another “Ask Jojo” episode.

So, if you’re bored and looking for some entertainment to get you through the down times…. let us know if you find a podcast that provides it. Meanwhile click play on this one and kill some time.



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Does JL’s wife know he just asked Liam Henry to be his wingman? Its time to sneak a Restump Podcast in before the fat bloke in a red suit gets out of quarantine in a couple of days!

There’s a bit happening down at Limestone Park.

While it probably came as no surprise, Coach JL signed on for a further two years to be that integral piece of the rebuild puzzle and strategic plan. And he wasted no time celebrating as he Red Bulled Liam Henry and gave him his wing, an exciting prospect in 2022 and beyond.

Sonny looks switched on and he has set himself for a big 2022, a return to his lethal A-Grade best. He’s apparently owning his forward role but will pinch hit in the middle when need be.

Given the early grapevine chatter and hype, it is safe to say Neil Erasmust be doing something right while, on the other end of the spectrum, being told you’ve got work to do can’t be ideal for Luke Valente.

Poor ole Rory Lobb was doing his level best before his back gave way… possibly under the weight of his wallet. The Lobster will return to hopefully make his presence felt.

But our eyes are on the luckless Sammy Sturt who is making his way back and we just hope he gets a clear preseason and a decent run at it. It’s hard to believe he’s still only 21 years of age.

It’s sacrilege to critique the great David Mundy… but catalogue type poses in a field and fake laughing for product placement deals…. the cash would want to be substantial Dave!

The Christmas break is upon us and we know families can get a little overbearing and stressed at this time of year. So if you need a little break over the next week or so, sneak your airpods in your ears and click play. Just be sure to raise an eyebrow or nod every so often at the dinner table so it looks like you’re paying attention to the conversations.

On that note, we wish everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. We’d like to thank anyone who gives us their valuable time by listening to the Restump Podcast, anyone who provided us feedback or simply contributed. We’re genuinely blown away and humbled at the constant support, of which we’re extremely grateful, especially since we’re just having a boat load of fun.

We look forward to next season! Covid riddled and complicated or otherwise, challenge accepted!



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In 2021 there was a lot made of Fremantle’s inaccuracy and, while I have desperately tried to find a negating reason, sadly there isn’t a great deal to hang your hat on if you’re trying to disagree with the criticisms. Adding insult to injury, after looking at the historical data, the criticism...
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While the Freo girls are flying, news on the guys is a bit light. But, a bit of serious stuff mixed in with a hint of embellishment, some overexaggerating and a handful of ridiculousness thrown in and we’ve managed the first Restump Podcast episode for 2022.

Andy Brayshaw increases his leadership qualities and his future captain credentials as each day passes. While his maturity greatly exceeds his age, will he be the next captain or could there be caretaker whenever Fyfe hands the baton over? Alex Pearce would be worthy and capable but is it necessary?

The great man and trend setter, Nat Fyfe, has another new look. He might also have a new foot after kicking 5 goals 1 in a training drill. Is that what it has come to? Are we really getting excited by goals on the training track?

The youngsters and new recruits have hit the training ground running and at this early stage its all coming up Millhouse. There’s a lot of effort going into keeping the lid on the Liam Henry Hoo-Hah about his wingmanship and we’re all trying to buy as much Erasmus stock as we can get.

The AFL’s venture into the Crypto world and inevitably the NFT space has Jojo champing at the bit so he’ll give us his thoughts there. The first episode of Ask Jojo for 2022 is being rolled out and the Chief brings us home with an ‘almost big pod guest’ story.

So, there’s all that and plenty more offseason nonsense in this 40 minutes of Docker dribble that will have you back watching the cricket in no time!



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It’s about six weeks until the AFL season begins and the question on everyone’s minds is who are the premiership favourites that’ll take home the 2022 Covid Complication Cup? Was a big day with the Docker Dudettes taming the bulldogs and now it’s time to Restump Podcast the latest news in purple shoes.

We look at the Luke Valente departure. What do we do with the coveted No.29 jumper and the now vacant list spot?

With several injured players on the mend, Matty Johnson’s ankle issue isn’t what anyone needed. The question must be asked, has Limestone Park claimed another victim? And while on MJ, could we contemplate asking Liam Henry to give up the famous No.23?

Was it simply player unavailability or is there forward movement at the station chatter about Brennan Cox? After putting away four sausage rolls in the recent scratchy, questions will be asked.

And speaking of eating, is 2022 the break out year for The Tucker Truck? Darcy looked out of sorts out of position last year so a midfield role feeding the forwards may be the catalyst for improvement. Its food for thought!

We dissect the likelihood of another season under draconian West Australian covid restrictions. What are the immediate impacts and the potential near and distant ramifications for not only the clubs in the West and their financial wellbeing, but also the fans.

All that, plenty more and then we bring it home with another episode of everyone’s favourite segment, Ask Jojo. So, if you’re over the cricket and the tennis and you’ve cheered home the Docker girls, bung this purple nonsense in your ears.

However, as always take precautions and safety first. If you’re listening in public remember to mask up. Not for covid reasons but you don’t want to be identified as a Restump Podcast listener!



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He’s committed but he’s not ruling out leaving! That translates to Rory will be looking to Lobb in Sydney. Time to Restump Podcast the unpacking of the Rory interview as well as all the latest Freo affairs.

It’s difficult to know what Rory Lobb has committed to other than contradictions as his interview with AFL.com.au muddied the already murky waters. We dissect it in depth and look at it from a multitude of angles.

Training updates and the news is getting better each week. We’d need to check the historical reporting to see if we have ever been as close to top shape as we are at the moment, heading into the season… touch wood.

Fyfe is on the eve of full contact, Matty Tabs is back doing match simulation work and its Welcome Back Joel Hamling Kotter.

The Docker girls are on their way home which is great to see and it could have precedential ramifications for the guys. Meanwhile we take a look at that magnificent hit Kiara Bowers delivered which saw her receive a well-earned, but not deserved, two week holiday.

The practice match Derby gets underway on February 25th but strangely without crowds… who knows why but probably to protect those who haven’t had their 18th booster shot yet!

The unveiling of Freo’s new major sponsor, saw a few mono-brows raised while the meme-makers got a boatload of material.

We check in on the 2021 premiership coach to see if he can tip us a winner and we bring it home with the juggernaut segment, Ask Jojo.

So you know the drill by now. If you’re a lover of everything purple shades of Fremantle and you haven’t set the bar high on the quality of your listening content then, providing you’ve exhausted all other audio options, bung this 45 minutes in your ears.



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There is an extended heatwave warning with the Sonny climate set to continue. Plenty going on so it’s time to Restump Podcast the latest happenings at the Purple Port.

A one year extension for the great Sonny Walters is a terrific result and no doubt there’ll be more beyond that. We’re tipping a return to his elite form in 2022.

Alex Pearce receives free agent status at the completion of this year. Are there any concerns of Pearce being poached from the purple? Couple of interesting factors surround his contract.

Trav Colyer sings the praises of Jordan and Joel, the Mundy machine and the Fyfe Freak are both amazingly on track for round one, Erasmus is all but a lock and look out world there’s one happy Chappy making waves!

The Docker girls are possessed! After smashing the Blues, they might never lose again, especially now they’re back home.

Can Rory repair his image? Does he even own a Ukulele? Meanwhile Karl Worner navigated the border minefield and has now entered Westralia.

So, there’s no shortage of any purple particulars to prattle on about and that means if you have nothing better to do… and you’ve checked twice… there’s 45 minutes of time killing, ear offending Docker drivel to listen to right here.



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Is the grapevine chatter true? Is Nathan O’Driscoll in the round one conversation? It’s time to Restump Podcast the emergence of Noddy as well as all the clues in purple news.

While it may be the preseason and understandably somewhat bruise free intraclub footy, Nathan “Noddy” O’Driscoll is goosifying the Chief and apparently making every post a winner.

There’s a buzz in the air, the anticipation is rising and its all because of the prospect of seeing a fit and healthy Hayden Young, Heath Chapman and Sam Sturt, to name a few, ready to rock and roll!

Try selecting your starting defensive line up? Back line real estate stock is going to be at a premium and extremely difficult to come by.

Sonny Walters out and Caleb Serong in. Is there a changing of the leadership group guard?

Nat Fyfe is dropping and gaining weight at ease. He’s literally looking lean and mean and set to be part of the round one scene.

After two years of foundation structural building, Coach Justin Longmuir is rightfully demanding consistency of performance this year.

It’s difficult to find something to complain about down Freo way but that didn’t stop the Collingwood girls on their recent trip here!

Disappointingly the Neighbourhood Watch returned and missed the mark but we saved the day ending on a high note with another episode of everyone’s favourite segment, Ask Jojo.

We’re not far from round one and we’re only days away from the first practise derby this Friday. So between now and then there’s enough time to click play and then regret the time you lost listening to this nonsense.



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The demoralisation of the West Coast Eagles became too heavy a burden for them to carry on Friday as they invoked the mercy rule. Time to Restump Podcast the Docker’s destructive display.

Was Friday a taste of things to follow? Yes it was a practice match, yes the Coasters suffered injuries, but pace, the sharp skills, the connection, the cohesiveness of Fremantle was just a pleasure to watch.

The improvement across the board coincided with Freo’s injection of speed, particularly through the likes of Jordan Clark. And there lies the irony… who would have ever thought an injection of speed would find the eagles out!

The great Lloyd “Braun” Meek looked hungry for some roasted bird. He did a power of work taking around 80% of the centre ruck contests and he cooked Nic Nat around the ground. He is up for the fight for a starting spot.

Welcome back Heath and Hayden. How exciting an attacking backline have we got with these two superb defenders. Throw in a Jordan Clarke and a Luke Ryan just to name a few and the opponents have a number of headaches.

Brayshaw and Serong did Brayshaw and Serong things, Mitch Crowden ensured his name is in the conversation and its difficult not to be happy with Will Brodie’s first look. Meanwhile a very slick winger in Liam Henry is in the process of being built.

The forwards worked like a well-oiled machine and God help Freddy’s future opponents! A bag of five was reward for his hard running and positioning. Schultz rarely misses out and Colyer picked up from where he left off from last year.

The Chief finally puts up the white flag and admits defeat on O’Driscoll but he left a parting jibe. Fyfe has gone the clean skin again which is apparently big news and then we bring it home with an important culture improving episode of the Neighbourhood Watch.

All in all Friday was an early season treat, a joy to watch and a pleasure you talk about. Whether it is to listen to…. that remains to be seen. But we all need some purple passion in our pilgrimage to the port next week.



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The pre-season is a lot like dancing, or discoing, with your sister. It’s tame and lacking in intensity but it doesn’t mean we’re all Friends. It’s time to Restump Podcast the unpacking, reviewing and burying of Preseason 2022 so we can get to the real stuff.

After a couple of months of intraclub matches and then two games against the same opposition, the monotony kicked in. The enthusiasm was difficult to muster so the real stuff in a couple of weeks will be a sight for sore competitive home and away season desiring eyes.

The reality is, we looked better than we are in game one, but we’re better than we were in game two. The truth lies somewhere in the middle… sort of your 6th to 9th region on the premiership ladder.

The speed we displayed in game one was absent on Sunday as we returned to the stodgy stop start game after quarter time. The connection between the mids and the forwards disappeared and our horrendously inaccurate kicking boots made an unwelcome return.

While its dangerous to talk about positives in this current covid climate, Sonny Walters gave us a sign his head appears to well and truly be back in the game. And if there was a take out from the pre-season, Freddy may well be it. Inaccurate on Sunday, his progress is in the realms of leaps and or bounds.

Tabs and Mundy will benefit from the run and will be tip top for round one. With little to know full contact in the pre-season does the captain join them?

Is Neil about to leave Peel? Erasmus has to seriously be in the round one conversation. However, Treacy might have to fight his way in and we haven’t heard a great deal of Aish talk so far.

We fill our quotas of nonsense, we check in on our old and now former Lygon street dwelling traitorous mate and then we bring it home with another listener’s general advice seeking question in the ever popular, ‘Ask Jojo’ segment.

There is so much purple water to flow under the round one selection bridge between now and Sunday 20th March so we’ll get the oval shaped symmetrical conversational ball rolling. Press play, have a listen and then feel free to jump right in and join us, the discussion water is welcoming and warm.


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Is it now or never or could it just be round two for Fyfe? Lots of Freo fires breaking everywhere so it’s time to Restump Podcast the latest particulars at the port on the eve of round one.

Whether the captain plays round one or not, his position looks settled in the midfield. It's where he wants to be and where he does his best work. At $18 could he immortalise with a 3rd Charlie?

We got through preseason pretty well in relation to injuries so a hamstring for Matty Tabs days before round one isn’t ideal. Can Josh Treacy and Rory Lobb stone the Crows?

Tucker and Erasmus never got a look in, in either of the preseason games against West Coast but their names are in the round one conversations.

Brandon Walker might be the unluckiest guy going around. He hasn’t put a foot wrong, he’s training the house down, banging the door down but he might have a tough time breaking into the deep backline.

Jojo McDonnell takes us through his preferred twenty two for round one, his possibilities and notable omissions.

Connor Blakely has apparently started a lawn mowing business and consequently he has literally and metaphorically entered a turf war with Aaron Sandilands. Is Connor getting a bit edgy about his future? Is he hedging his bets? Is mowing lawns the only way he’s going to get out on the paddock this year?

We’re thrilled Tobe Watson and Stefan Giro might get another opportunity, but we’re worried the West Coast Eagle culture might get its hooks into our former Freo friends. Thankfully Hamish Brayshaw got out in time as he looks to join brother Andy at Freo as a Covid top up player.

Jojo replies to some criticism of Liam Henry and then we bring it home with a continuation of the Jack Darling themed Neighbourhood Watch segment.

You know the drill by now. If you have nothing else to do and you’ve set your podcast content listening bar exceptionally low, then this is the podcast for you.... if you’ve exhausted all other possibilities.

The season is about to kick off..... we can't wait!



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No Darcy, No Tabs, no Fyfe….. but in the words of the great Alf Stewart, we can still ‘Stone The Flamin Crows’. It’s time to Restump preview Podcast round one and pray for a forward showing in the city of churches!

A new season brings new purple hopes and aspirations. We need to make good use of our first five rounds at least if we want to see finals, starting at Adelaide Oval Sunday.

We look at the lineups, the potential keys to the game. In the absence of Sean Darcy, Can Lloyd “Braun” Meek break even with Windscreens O’Brien?

Is Cyclone Treacy ready to storm the Crows’ defenders? Has the Tucker Truck got the food fuel reserves to come in without either of the preseason games under his belt and can Freddy continue generating scoring shots?

Without Tabs, Darcy and Fyfe, Rory Lobb just has to be the man that stands up. We need a performance from Lobb that we know he can deliver!

The Chief takes an undeserved swipe at the great Bob Murphy and then brings us home with a pitch to get Angus Brayshaw into the purple.

Jojo McDonnell had a bit to do with Liam Henry on his journey to the AFL and now he will see another youngster, Gus Sheldrick, who he had a hand in coaching, make his debut for the Swannies. So we wish Gus all the very best.

Round one against the Crows on Sunday funday… we can’t wait! Meanwhile to pass the time quicker, click play and join the hype!



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We got out of jail and we’re heading straight to the bank with the four points. Time to Restump Podcast the emotional rollercoaster victory over the Crows.

It’s safe to say we often make things more difficult than they need be but we snared the win, collected the valuable four points and added another chapter in the Freo folklore journal.

It was a novel way to win and Heath Chapman deserves a thanks and a congratulations. But while such occurrences are part of football’s charm, Chappy’s match saving tap should never have been necessary.

In the words of Simon and Garfunkel… “Hello inaccuracy our old friend I’ve come to talk to you again.” 11 goals 17 (28 shots) to 12 goals 10 (22 shots) and we pinch it by a point. We’ve still got some work to do.

But that’s enough negativity. We went over without a Fyfe, a Darcy and a Taberner and came home with a win and four points to get our season going. 44 points got a finals berth last year, that’s now 40 more for us.

Andy Brayshaw was superb; Lachie Schultz obviously doesn’t know the meaning of the term self-preservation and Jordan Clark hit such speed he was blurry.

Will Brodie surprisingly saw only 65% game time and that raises some questions. Sonny Walters struggled to get involved, the great often infallible David Mundy shocked when he missed a target or two but Griffin Logue did some third quarter defensive work which greatly enabled the one-point victory.

We have to find a way to stop opposing teams getting run ons as the Crows piled on seven goals in a row on us. However, while we struggled to find a solution for that, we more importantly found a way to win.

We blow up a bit about the commentary team assigned to our game and Fox Footy’s cost cutting measures. How many times do we have to hear Josh Rachelle’s soccer story?

Concerningly censorship has found its way into the Restump as Jojo McDonnell panicked and not only shut down the Chief’s Neighborhood Watch segment episode midway through but has warned it might be on hiatus.

In 2010 we beat Adelaide in round one and went on to reach a semi-final. We’ve beaten Adelaide in round one again… is a semi-final on the cards in 2022? One game down, twenty-one to go and four points on the board.

If you’re a glutton for purple punishment and too much Freo fanfare is never enough then by all means click play and infect your ears. Unfortunately, we must warn we cannot offer listen lost time refunds.



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it's lovely to hear a couple of Freo fans chew the fat as I ride the Vic Metro trains,
but don't expect any real footy nous from the hosts, particularly the old bloke.
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Covid selection casualties, Fyfe breaking injury news on TV, red herrings… it’s a confusing climate to attempt a preview. But it’s time to add to the lack of clarity and Restump Podcast preview Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Despite the team being named, it feels as if selections are still very much up in the air. However, one certainty is we’re about to see the eagerly awaited return of Joel Hamling after 372 days on the side lines.

No Mundy and no Fyfe leaves our midfield hopes resting on the shoulders of youngsters. Brayshaw, Serong and Brodie will present well but Jack Steel may well have another field day. Does Darcy Tucker step in? Does Sonny Walters finally get the midfield green light?

Is Sean Darcy really back or is he part of the apparent shenanigans and a bit of a red herring?

The Liam Henry knockers got their wish as he has been dropped but it seems a very odd week to omit him considering who his direct opponent(s) are likely to be.

Josh Treacy has felt the sharp edge of the wedge but his inclusion isn’t yet out of the realms of possibility.

Jojo McDonnell has gone out on a limb and all but declared Nathan "Disco” O’Driscoll will be running out onto Optus to debut on Sunday. Does he know something we or possibly even The Disco or the club don’t?

It’s a tricky game to assess and predict but…. then again when have our Freo boys ever made that simple?

Fyfe breaking his news on the national television raised our eyebrows, as did JL's concealing of our covid protocol players. Are we suffering communication missteps or are there factions on different pages down at Limestone Park?

We’re thinking about starting a campaign to lobby Fox Footy to give us the Adam Papalia and Will Schofield commentary team for every Freo game. The compromise will be that we never see the Dwayne Russell and Kelly Underwood combination ever again!

Difficult preview this one with all the conflicting and confusing factors, but its not like us to make sense of anything anyway so it’s probably business as usual. 40 plus minutes of purple noise right here that we hope you can make heads or tails of…. because we can’t!




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We don't advocated throwing the baby out with the bathwater… but there's always an exception to the rule. Thankfully rational heads prevailed and we took refuge in the Disco’s highlight. Time to Restump Podcast yesterday’s shamozzle… err game.

It’s safe to say that was one difficult pill to swallow and while we’d like to wrap it up, bury it and forget it ever existed, talking it through is the first step to being at peace, enabling us all to move on.

You all watched it, you saw the unravelling, the capitulation, the confusion and the incoherence so we will spare you the deep details here and save you from having to stare at the painful words on a screen.

Over the last 24 hours we looked at it with our clear calm and rational brains to try and make sense of something…. anything. Positives were few and far between and finding them required a mining operation but we struck some pretty decent grades of gold with Andy Brayshaw. What a performance!

The unnerving part of yesterday’s loss was that it was more than just a two-goal trip-up. It brought to the surface an array of issues with the ‘rebuild’ which we dig deep into.

We talk Sonny Walters, the shallowness of our midfield and the inability of our defensive structure and or personnel to defend small forwards.

Serong has been a touch off the boil but he’ll fight his way back and Hayden Young was brilliant yet butchered it at the same time.

We bring it home trying to work out how to get Luke Jackson back to WA and into the purple and we roll out a somewhat hypocritical Neightbourhood Watch episode.

So, join us for this hour of much needed group therapy so we can all talk it out and help each other through the difficult Docker day that was. We’re all strong enough to weather the purple storm… for as we know a result like yesterday… it wasn’t our first rodeo!




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Players coming and going and now Jamie Graham steps in for JL. Did we just miss an opportunity to be double parked in the coaches box for a Derby? Time to Restump Preview Podcast Derby day… if we can call it a preview!

This current AFL climate is making it near on impossible to preview games in WA with any degree of conviction. There’s a lot of guess work and while Ross won’t, we momentarily have to deal in hypotheticals. It all adds up to poor podcast connectivity and disposal inefficiency.

With Justin Longmuir out under covid protocols, it was an interesting decision to promote Jamie Graham to the role of top dog. Wouldn’t a true Fremantle man who hads been there, done that and destroyed some of the Eagle greats, be the man to take the reins in a Derby.

Matty Taberner is going to struggle, Mundy is out for another week, Sean Darcy is walking laps, Serong has a knee niggle, Sonny Walters has a hand issue… we could be neck deep in the Mulligatawny!

On the plus side, Brennan Cox looks likely to return and Josh Treacy is coming up from an ankle issue nicely.

Who knows what the teams will look like as there is a lot of time between now and Sunday! However, if Andy Gaff’s name pops up on the West Coast Eagle ins, could there be a late change on Freo’s list and we see the inclusion of Hamish Brayshaw?


We wish the Docker Girls, who are in a prelim final this weekend, all the very best, but we do so without the use of a whiteboard and horrendously poor handwriting!

We cannot afford to go 1 and 2 after 3 games this Sunday. It’s simply a must win, regardless of who is and who isn’t out there. Last week’s debacle demands a monumental response which includes retrieving the 4 points.


We’re all doing it tough at the minute but if you want some more character building purple pain to push through, click play and put this adversity in your ears.



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To anyone who may be interested, particularly those that aren’t concerned for the health of their ears, The Restump Podcast is Fremantle Docker oriented noise simply created and hosted by two mates and Fremantle fans since the start, Brett “Jojo” McDonnell and Greg “Chief” Dwyer. Occasionally Alan “the Badger” Loveridge joins us as a guest, revealing his wagering opportunities.

The podcast has been in operation for about twelve months and we’re slowly building a listener base, consisting predominantly of those who set their audio content quality bars very low. We under-promise and most times deliver on them. We opt to put a humorous spin on the daily happenings, a mark of which we’ve been wide of more often than not. JoJo is the brains behind the operation while the Chief has a habit of sensationalising the trivial. The use of embellishment and alternative facts when it comes to accusing opposing teams of anything hasn’t yet but will inevitably be fact checked as fake news at some point but we won’t stop until we achieve that goal. Quite simply its everything Fremantle first and a lot of daylight second.

So if your sock drawer is already tidy, the paint in your house is dry and you don’t have any lawn to watch grow, feel free to tune in every now and then with low expectations and see if we meet them.

On a more serious note, there are already some on here who have a listen and we really appreciate you doing so. For those that haven’t, give the Restump noise a chance and if it’s not for you…. well at least you won’t die wondering.

Thanks to BigFooty for the opportunity to post this and anyone who reads it. We look forward to a big 2021.

While the draft is just an hour away, its no coincidence our draft podcast last night is an hour long, for anyone twiddling their thumbs waiting for the draft to get underway!

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What about the Razzamatazz! If we didn’t know and someone told us Erasmus was a debutant, we’d have accused you of smoking whatever West Coast were in 2006! Time to Restump Podcast the Eagle and Eaglet massacre.

Sure, we have to be measured in our true assessment of Sunday’s Derby win and, in time, we will be. But before common sense and rationally creeps in, lets just kick back and enjoy the Eagle and Eaglet massacre that was. After last week against the Saints, Sunday’s result and spectacle was vital.

Yes, we know West Coast were severely undermanned but that doesn’t take away the excitement of seeing a slick and seemingly bulked up Brandon Walker in an Eagle’s home game hitting chests and destroying nests!

It doesn’t hinder us from admiring the wonderful performance of the debutant Neil Erasmus, nor does it stop us reminding the West Coast Eagles that they should have given Raz a phone call and a pen!

And it does nothing to deter us from basking in the glorious goal kicking of the Disco and cheering him on as he runs a celebratory lap!

Seeing Heath Chapman hit targets and set up attacks with such composure under pressure was like we’d just seen a purple unicorn! Watching Blake Acres throw his ample weight around and play arguably his best game for the club made you give a nod of acknowledgement and to see the great Sonny Walters wind back the clock with ferocious intent and creativity…. It brought a tear of joy to our eye.

All any Freo fan was calling for was a commitment across the board and a four-quarter consistent effort. That is what we finally had delivered.

Yes, we’ll be more analytical in the podcast and we’ll be more measured and constructive but we’re not dismissing the moment for what it was.

Last week against the Saints was probably as flat a feeling as we have had, and as long term Freo fans, we have our share of flat feelings to choose from. But we needed that performance against the Eagles, we needed to see something to lift the spirits and provide us with some hope.

Sure, we all know we need to improve on that performance to go toe to toe with the more credentialed teams, but we’ll worry about the Giants when we get to them on Saturday. For now, we’re simply enjoying this moment in time. Click play on the link and jump in ears deep as we spend an hour reminiscing and critiquing.



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Obviously a tough decision to drop Lloyd after a career best game. He’s on the up, looking for game time… is he entering the sights of the poachers? Time to Restump Podcast preview the Freo V GWS clash and pray for our mids.

We’re not taking anything away from the boys for their win last week and you can only beat who you’re up against which they did. However, we’re going to need to go up a level to take care of the Giants.

The midfield battle holds the key and with the likes of Taranto, Green, Kelly and Ward up against, no doubt, a Matty de Boer tagged Brayshaw, a Mundy off a 20 day break, a Will Brodie and second gamer Neil Erasmus who will know he’s been in an AFL game late Saturday night…. it’s a scary assignment. Hopefully some Darcy dominance somehow helps provide first use.

Is it possible Rory Lobb might be the difference? Is there a little extra motivation for him in that could he be seeing this game as his audition? $7 for most goals? Don’t follow us, our results suggest we game irresponsibly!

Jesse Hogan looked very lively last week against Gold Coast and there might just be a little bit extra pep in his step on Saturday as he lines up against us for the first time since his departure.

Our forward pressure needs to be in the elite category because if not, Whitfield, Cumming and Perryman could cut us to ribbons. Schultzy, Freddy and Sonny….. give us a repeat of last week!

This promises to be one intriguing and interesting game. Sure, we know we need to raise our level but, while they’ve shown positive signs, the Giants haven’t exactly set the year on fire with losses to Sydney at home and Richmond away. Plus they’re not the greatest of travellers with just a 37% winning strike rate away from home.

However, whichever way you look at this game it does appear as though the midfield decides the result. Freo at $1.84 favourites…. we’re hoping the bookies get this one right but we’re not keen to part with any hard earned this week.

But when all is said and done, we can’t wait for the challenge Saturday night.

If you’re not sick of the Restump Podcast nonsense by now, you really should get yourself checked out because you can’t be at all well. However, on your way to see the Doctor, bung this half an hour in your ears and ironically take your mind off your issues!



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Freo did such thorough homework on GWS, it was as if they’d beanstalking the Giants! Yeah Ok.. enough of that, its time to Restump Podcast Saturday’s magnificent victory.

Now that was a performance to put a pep in your post game step and a glide in your Monday stride!

We went in with concerns of the Giants’ midfield… but we forgot that where there’s a Will there’s a way. 37 disposals of which 21 were contested…. what a dependable asset Will Brodie is rapidly becoming.

Old man Mundy returned to scoop a lazy 30, Brayshaw still found a way to contribute under a strong tag and let’s not overlook the rare inside work of Jimmy Aish.

The forward pressure was off the scale with Switta, Schultzy, Freddy and Sonny all putting in 4 quarter performances and, while again we didn’t exactly capitalise on it, it went along way to getting us the result.

Brennan Cox took control of the first half before handing the intercept marking baton over to Griffin Logue to bring it home. Clark and Walker had quieter days but both contributed.

In an efficient use of two for one congratulatory time, we dip our lids in acknowledgment of their feats and say well done Young Chap. Our two attacking defenders are in blue sky improvement territory!

We could go on and on but we’ll save the rest of the pouring of adulation for the podcast. However, one man that deserves a mention… the literal Giant slaying Travis Colyer’s performance Saturday cannot be overstated!

So, all that and plenty more to discuss like what does Blake Acres’ form mean for Liam Henry? Does Alex Pearce walk straight back in? How do we finally fix our inaccuracy? And was JL sending telepathic coaching messages? Then we bring it home with another episode of the Ask Jojo segment.

So, if you can put up with our palaver, plug in, push play and put this pedantic piece of audibly perceptible purple pandemonium in your Lords and Peers!



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