The Purple Reign Podcast
Episodes
Round 8 vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Duck sits down with Daz from Talking Hawks to discuss all things Hawthorn, including teams, tactics and traditional rivals. Make sure to get around th...
Season 8 Episode 10 - Happy handballs a positive sign
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst the result vs the Lions does not reflect the intent of a quicker and more daring style of play, the signs were undoubtedly positive. In this ep...
Season 8 - Special Guest Ryan Daniels
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oz chats with the hardest working man in sports media - Ryan Daniels from Channel 7, The West Australian and Triple M. We deep dive i...
Round 7 Brisbane Lions Preview
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In tonight's preview show JB from the Brisbane Lions Fancast joins Duck to talk all things Lions vs Dockers. We go through the teams, the Lions season...
Season 8 Episode 9 - Salty and Sour
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A highly spirited Doggies outfit that featured several WA players such as Naughton, English, Johannisen and Arthur (along with one crustacean) spoiled...
Round 6 FNF Western Bulldogs Preview
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks preview show, Duck talks to Matt from the Salty Bulldog about FNF. We talk plenty of Rory Lobb (dual citizen) as well as all the players...
Season 8 Episode 8 - Gather this baby!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a Dockery time and in a Dockery footy dimension, the boys dressed in the Stealth kit broke the hearts of Suns supporters and many media pundits. A ...
Gather Round Preview vs Gold Coast
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks preview pod Duck talks to Thom Roker from Zero Hanger to talk all things Gold Coast. The two 1-3 sides battle it out this week on Friday...
Season 8 Episode 7 - Oh boy...
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the relief of a derby win to being brought back down to earth with a healthy spanking, the Dockers v Crows clash was grim to say the least. In th...
Round 4 Adelaide Crows Preview
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todays preview show Duck talks to Cream from the Crowject about all things Dockers vs Crows. We discuss lesser know Adelaide players, the last time...
Season 8 Episode 6 - Turning the tide
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a difference a week makes in football! In this episode, the boys run through all the juicy Derby moments, Dockery happenings, and potential chang...
Western Derby LVI Preview
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the 56th Western Derby, Duck sits down with Wazza from EAGLESNATION to talk all things Derby. From teams, to favourite memories of past match...
Season 8 Episode 5 - Siren Gate #2
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Move over St Kilda; the Kangaroos push to enter our Dockery realm with two bewildering decisions that only Fremantle fans would expect to happen in on...
Round 2 North Melbourne Preview
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks preview episode Duck is joined by Siobhan from North Talk to discuss all things North Melbourne. We talk selection, Alister Clarkson, la...
Season 8 Episode 4 - Cobblers did the Cobbling
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we deep dive into the St Kilda loss with a sense of realism and a tinge of positivity. Whilst the two are not mutually exclusive, man...
Round 1 St Kilda PREVIEW
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a refreshingly low quality episode, Duck is joined by Joycy from SaintsTV to preview the big game on Sunday. The boys talk team, Ross the Boss, pas...
Season 8 Episode 3 - Freo Full Preview
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this epic episode, we break down predicted Freo award winners at year's end, along with predicted ladder position, best 22 and, of course, a smatte...
Season 8 Episode 2 - On a 'QUANTON' level
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a week on the track, the PR boys are a little better for the run and working on a 'quanton' level to improve each episode. This week we break do...
Season Launch - Pre-season 2023
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boy's are back for 2023! In the first official pod for the season, we cover the Pre-Season clash v Adelaide, shake off the rust and hit the track ...
Trade Recap
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are shaking off the 'pod-rust' to chat all things Freo and trades. In this episode, we talk about the movements in and out of the club, what the te...
Fremantle 2022 Season review
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 was a heck of a ride! We went from outside the eight in 2021 to sniffing at a Prelim in 2022. In this episode, we recap the Dockers season throug...
Semi Final Fremantle vs Collingwood
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a cruel twist of fate, the one factor praised all season long heavily influenced the game's outcome. The pies were too good around the ground, and ...
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never in doubt? Never in a million years? Never have I seen it? Never have I ever? In a tale of almost two halves, Fremantle clawed their way back fro...
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How good is it to be able to preview a Freo Final's game!!! In this episode, we break down the upcoming Dockers vs Doggies clash at a packed-out Optus...
Season 7 Pre Finals Bonus Episode
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duck joins Matt and Nick from the Salty Bulldog to talk all things Dockers v Dogs in a preview of this weekends game. Unfortunately there is no Oz inv...
Fremantle vs GWS
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the first quarter and a half, it's the result that counts. Freo makes the finals for the first time since 2015, and boy, oh boy, it feels great...
Fremantle vs WCE
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In wet and boggy conditions, the boys in purple proved that they were up to the challenge. In this episode, we deep dive into a physical Western Derby...
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a day that shocked many supporters, Freo proved what it is capable of with a resounding win on the road. In this episode, we analyse the GBD and wh...
Fremantle vs Melbourne
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the announcement by David Mundy that 2022 will be the final season, the Purple Reign pay homage to the man, the myth, the humble battling legend ...
Fremantle vs Richmond
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you put two teams renowned for 'unique' moments of football together, Dockery things will happen! In a reverse-Dockery finish to the game, Freo e...
Fremantle vs Swans
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Efficient kicking and marking make a huge difference in a game of footy chess. This episode we break down the Dockers v Swans game and deep dive into ...
Fremantle vs St Kilda
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing the top 4 shuffle! What a win for the boys on Saturday night. After getting an absolute flogging in the guts in the first half, the mids put on ...
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys in purple chalked up and hung on Stallone style in a cliff hanger that left even the most fearless Freo fans gasping for air. In this episode...
Fremantle vs Carlton
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fair to say Blues fans are considering taking over the world following the domination of Freo's midfield. We talk about the GBD, where to from here an...
Fremantle mid-season review
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard not to look towards September, however with an eye on the present and one on the future, we keep it real with the 2022 season thus far. Enj...
Fremantle vs Hawthorn
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another classic encounter at the fortress Freo. Up and about after some key wins, in this episode we look at what's what and discuss Fyfe's return and...
Fremantle vs Lions
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So the idea of keeping a lid on the Freo gravy train is fast becoming impossible. It looks like every person and his dog with a semblance of Purple lo...
Fremantle vs Melbourne
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MCG and Freo fit together like hand in glove. A third-quarter that can be used as a friendly reminder of what life can be like sunny side up! We run t...
Fremantle vs Collingwood
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two wise men once told the world to blame it on the rain... Maybe it is a little deeper than that, but at the Reign we deep dive into what went wrong ...
Fremantle vs GC
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing to see here... Just a game where the performance reflected the conditions on the day. Duck is surprisingly upbeat and buoyant on the boys in p...
Fremantle vs North Melbourne
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With some new faces in the Purple Chevrons, some questioned whether we could still pile on the goals... Enter Nev Amiss. The next man up mantra still ...
Fremantle vs Geelong
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Chappy, Darcy, Fyfe, Tabs or Young - no worries! In an era where heart and synergy play an essential part in team culture, the next man up approach...
Fremantle vs Carlton
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lid has blown off, and fans have waited a long time to get this pumped up. Is it a little early to book a bus? Some will say yes, but we don't do ...
Fremantle vs Bombers
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another W. Follow the boys on our book the bus tour following the Dockers dismantling of Essendon. We debate the historic 7 goal perform...
Fremantle vs GWS
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another fantastic display of effort, determination and resilience from the boys in Purple (and yellow). This week we deep dive into the youth that is ...
Fremantle vs WCE
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a lopsided result that many from across town would prefer the media place an asterisk next to for pride related issues, Freo feasted on the blue an...
Fremantle vs St Kilda
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first home game of the season, the boys fall short in a tight contest with the Saints. In this episode, we take the time to answer the tough qu...
Fremantle vs Adelaide
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wowee! Despite a third-quarter melt, a valiant Dockers outfit proved it has the mettle to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Courtesy of Chappy's...
2022 Season predictions
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final practice podcast before the big dance, join Duck and Oz as they make some bold predictions for the year. In this episode the boys cover t...
Fremantle vs WCE
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a close finish, an important message from JLo to cool the jets and keep it real is noted. In this episode, we deep dive into the second practice ...
Dockers Practice Match 1 WCE
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, Fremantle supporters tend to get carried away with some practice match results that turn heads. Duck and Oz break down the recent practi...
Fremantle NAB Draft 2021 #2
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If Fremantle's draft was a golf shot, it would be a hole in one on a par 5. In part 2 of the NAB Draft recap Duck and Oz examine the whirlwind 48 hour...
Fremantle NAB Draft 2021
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the pod and experience the thrills and spills of a Fremantle supporter as we follow the NAB draft - round 1 live. With the cornerstone of ou...
Fremantle post trade pre draft special
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's beeeeeen.... This episode we deep dive into the recent AFL trade period and look forward to the upcoming AFL draft. Listener's questions run deep...
Dockers Draft and Trade Special
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You wanted it, so we delivered it! In this episode, we focus on the upcoming draft and trade period by bringing on an actual expert - former AFL playe...
Fremantle Season Review
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Freo out of the finals, we take the opportunity to look back at a crazy 2021 season. This episode we run through the playing list and provide a G...
Fremantle vs St Kilda
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final game of the season did not go the way of the mighty Freo Dockers, but surprisingly we are not calling for mass carnage. In fact, we are up a...
Fremantle vs WCE
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's beeeeennnnnn... On a night where Sir David Mundy equalled the legendary Pav's games record, Freo displayed the grit, determination and get-around...
Season 6 Episode 24 Freo vs Lions
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A reality check for the boys in what proved to be a tough day at the office. Freo fans were treated to a season-high number of Cat 10's, unfortunately...
Fremantle vs Richmond
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a week in sport, football and life! We are back on the finals choo choo train and into the eight. This episode we look at what is to come and mak...
Fremantle vs Sydney
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mundy 350 - what a hero, a legend, a gentleman, a man for others, and one of the best to don the purple chevrons. In this episode, we run through the ...
Fremantle vs Geelong
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Off a short break on a boggy track against a hardened opponent, Thursday night proved to be too much for the boys in Purple. In this episode, we stare...
Fremantle vs Hawthorn
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who else loves a good business cycle model? In this episode, we ride the highs of a brilliant Dockers win at a venue that has previously been a haunti...
Fremantle vs Carlton
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome? Well, as Freo fans we hoped for a c...
Fremantle vs Collingwood
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a win by the boys! In this episode, we laugh at the tyranny of distance with Duck in God's country Broome, and Freo slaying the dreaded poor away...
Fremantle Mid Season Review
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys for a mid-season review - the GBD, Predicting the future, Oz's rankings and a special guest in Dr Judd Medicine Person.... Get around th...
Fremantle vs Gold Coast
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A game of two halves for Freo. With A.Pearce's triumphant return the highlight of the 1st half, the big Dick Cyclone took over the second half and was...
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gone in 60 Seconds... As if Nicholas Cage was in the audience in a well-worn leather jacket, the Heart of the Fremantle Dockers was ripped out in 60 s...
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You ask the hard questions, we provide the hard answers. This episode we scrap the GBU and just take a look at areas fans want us to discuss and how w...
Fremantle vs Sydney
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another classic tight contest at Optus vs the Swans. This episode the boys are up and about as they recap the narrow 1 pt victory versus Buddy and an ...
Fremantle vs Essendon
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the life of a Freo tragic? So close yet so far! This episode is bumper to bumper with listener's questions, GBU a classic rant and so much mor...
Fremantle vs Brisbane
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the hub life, no joy as the Dockers struggled to put 4 quarters of solid football together against an in form Brisbane outfit. We run through ...
Fremantle vs WCE
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another derby, another loss for the Dockers. We struggle to come to terms with a loss that hurts the most hardened Dockers fans. Is there any chance o...
Fremantle vs North Melbourne
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three on the trot for the mighty Dockers. Despite some adverse conditions thrown in at the last moment, the mighty Fremantle Dockers lived up to stand...
Fremantle vs Adelaide
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a win by the mighty Freo Dockers! This episode we bask in the glory of a Freo away win, discuss the epic anchor sign and answer more listener que...
Dockers vs Hawthorn Round 4
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A refreshingly lowfi ep this week! The boys go through the game on the weekend with the GBD, some Peel Talk and the listeners questions. Remember to p...
Dockers vs Carlton Round 3
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well that wasn't ideal! This episode we deep dive into the rabbit hole that is Freo's current away form. We spend time analysing the game via the GBU,...
Dockers vs GWS Round 2
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 2 Freo vs GWS. What a difference 1 week makes! Freo put on a midfield clinic as the youngsters, ruckdogs and the evergreen D.Mundy (3 votes) tea...
Dockers vs Melbourne Round 1
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we go back to the future with a review of the #AFLDemonsDockers round 1 clash. Inside 50s still an issue, skill errors and execution feat...
Dockers vs Melbourne Round 1 Preview
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourselves in Freo fans, we have changed platforms and beefed up the audience reach for Season 6 of the Purple Reign Podcast. This episode we pr...
Season 6 Ep 2 - Pre-season 2
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the boys analyse the Freo v WCE game. Should we be concerned or are the seven stages of grief a little premature to be experiencing at this ...
Season 6 Ep 1 - Season Preview 2021
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get on the Purple Bus and join the boys as we embark on another season chasing premiership glory. This episode we run through the far too early to cal...
Season 5 Episode 22 - Post NAB draft
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy! Belly and his troops manufacture a command and conquer type draft which has the PR boys licking their lips at the prospect of a bright Freo fu...
Season 5 - Episode 21 Trade and Draft special
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back to chime in and provide an amateur take on the #AFLTradePeriod and upcoming #AFLNABDraft for the mighty #FremantleDockers We also ru...
Season 5 Episode 20 - Season in review
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh baby! This episode the boys review season 2020 and take a look to the future with the upcoming draft and trade period. With a mammoth task of cover...
Season 5 - Episode 19 Freo v Dogs
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Purple Hearts unite! This episode we deep dive into what has been a tumultuous season for the boys in purple and for footy fans across the great divid...
Season 5 Episode 18 - Freo vs Kangas
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After an old fashioned no-sniff game, the boys are up and about with this recap of the Freo v Kangas clash. We run through the GBD and more importantl...
Season 5 Episode 17 Freo v Demons
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy! The #PurpleReignPodcast boys are up and about for this episode of the Reign. A great deal of good, not a lot of bad and limited ugly as we fro...
Season 5 Episode 16 - Freo v Richmond
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are hubbing happy with the effort of the boys in this episode of the Reign. We also ramble on with regards missed opportunities and discuss potenti...
Season 5 Episode 15 - Freo v GWS
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glass half full this episode, with the first of two double headers for the PR boys, we run through the GWS game and what we can look forward to headin...
Season 5 Episode 14 Freo v Swans
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In what can only be described as an epic week for the club, Dardy and Carter say goodbye to the club, Freo defeated the Swans, and three key stalwarts...
Season 5 Episode 13 - Freo v Carlton
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who else was numb after the siren? This episode we review the heart breaking loss to Carlton. We try to get around the lads and look at a growth minds...
Season 5 Episode 12 - Freo v Hawks
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to book the bus? Duck and Oz examine the #AFLFreoHawks game with an extreme level of optimism. #ForeverFreo #FremantleDockers #PurpleReignP...
Season 5 Episode 11 - Freo v Pies
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The game to get the blood flowing! We run through a sensational effort from the boys in a tough, tight battle with the Pies. Duck runs out of superlat...
Season 5 Episode 10 Freo vs the rain...
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the digression on the seven stages of grief, we run through a very ugly game in the wet. It is not all doom and gloom, as we discuss in list...
Season 5 Episode 9 - Freo v Eagles
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we discuss the recent Western Derby and positives to take out of the game. We examine some up and coming stars for Freo and look at Duck’...
Season 5 Episode 8 - Freo v Saints
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lazarus has nothing on the Dockers! Back from the dead, the Freo v Saints game provides some scintillating points of discussion in the GBU, Two's Talk...
Season 5 Episode 7 - Freo v Crows
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A win is a win baby! This episode we break down the prime time win by the Freo boys v Adelaide. We run through the GBU, the Ewing theory with Fyfe, 2’...
Season 5 Episode 6 - Freo v Suns
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not the ideal result, but some light at the end of the tunnel. This ep we pull no punches with the GBU and run through listener questions with some ef...
Season 5 Episode 5 - Freo v Port
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dockery timeslot, Dockery weather and Dockery 2nd quarter - listen to the boys deep dive on the Port game, provide opinions on drafting and developmen...