This week, Paul Hasleby sits down with Will Schofield to look back on one of the more remarkable careers to come out of Fremantle. Hase opens up about getting passed over in the draft, the brutal early years at Freo, the infamous demolition derby, and the moments that nearly broke him. He also reflects on his transition into media, what he thinks is missing from football coverage today, and why this Fremantle side might be the most complete he's ever seen.

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Fremantle great Paul Hasleby talks to Will Schofield about the incredibly heated "Demolition Derby" of 2000, and how it was a "coming of age" for the Dockers.

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Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia break down West Coast’s ongoing struggles and what they really need to progress. Going around the country they chat premiership contenders, the showdown, and much more happening across the sport right now.

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Another character-building win for the Dockers and they are right in flag contention. Not so much luck for the Eagles.. The boys look at which current players would get a game in the 2006 premiership team. They also make some honest strength and weakness calls…

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Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia answer your questions! Should the 20th team be in the South West? Could David Mundy have matched Scott Pendlebury's record? Thoughts on Freo's list turnover & much more!

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Margaret River Roasting Co. founders James & Isaac share the raw journey of building a coffee business from the ground up. Navigating early setbacks, financial pressure, and the reality that passion doesn’t always match market demand. They chat relationships, resilience, and trusting your business partner while scaling a brand.

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Jordan Clark talks to Will Schofield about the elite standards that Josh Treacy and Alex Pearce hold themselves to and how that's making the Dockers better.

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Paul Haselby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat ANZAC round, more West Coast frustrations & the ARC disaster causing the AFL to back-pedal on the technology.

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