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7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Aussie NBA star Luke Travers makes surprise cameo on Roaming Brian after Fremantle's win over Essendon
Aussie NBA star Luke Travers has made a cheeky dig at close friend Luke Jackson after the Fremantle big man's standout performance against Essendon on Thursday night. Jackson played arguably the best game of his career, kicking three goals to go with 48 hitouts, 21 disposals and 10 clearances as the Dockers romped to a 41-point win. But that wasn't enough to impress Travers, who played down the performance when asked by Channel 7's Brian Tayler on Roaming Brian. 'He was all right ... could've been a little better here and there,' Travers joked. Jackson and Travers both attended Willetton Senior High School in Perth and have remained close friends. Travers, 23, plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA after stints with Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United in the NBL. He is in Australia during the NBA off-season, spending time with friends and family. Decked out in a Fremantle kit, Travers has around a month back home before heading back to the USA for pre-season training. The 201cm is one of 14 Aussies making waves in the NBA. 'It's really good for the future of the Australian team, exciting times,' he added. Travers is about to link up with a pair of fellow Aussie NBA stars in Melbourne. 'I'm about to spend the next month in Melbourne with Josh (Giddey) and Dyson Daniels,' he said. 'It'll be good competition. We always like going against each other, so it'll be good.' Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. 'I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with,' Longmuir said. 'I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. 'He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played.' Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. 'I thought he ran some really good patterns,' Longmuir said. 'I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great.' Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Fremantle boss addresses ‘astonishing' mugshot controversy
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he's astonished the use of umpire mugshots has caused a stir, revealing his club have been doing it for the past four years. Eyebrows were raised last week during Fremantle's six-point win over North Melbourne when vision emerged from the Dockers' change rooms showing photos of the umpires plastered on the wall. The tactic is also used by some other AFL clubs to help players understand who is umpiring the match that day. Some experts questioned whether it was a tactic to help players know the style of adjudicating they can expect for the game. Longmuir was shocked the topic had become a big talking point. 'Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill,' Longmuir said following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon on Thursday night. 'It wasn't a specific tactic — someone just decided to put 'em up somewhere different,' he said. 'It's astonishing that it got picked up last week and it was made something of. 'We've been doing it for four years I reckon, so there's nothing sinister about it. 'We like our players and staff to understand who's umpiring the game. It's not to get a benefit.' The detail was picked up Channel 7's Nick Riewoldt on The Agenda Setters. 'I saw this from the weekend, found it interesting,' Riewoldt said earlier in the week. 'They're clearly trying to arm the players with the umpires' names. They look like mugshots, those pics. 'But I reckon the players have got enough to worry about, don't they? Without trying to memorise umpires' names.' Craig Hutchison lauded the idea: 'I think it's smart — trying to get an edge.' Fremantle are putting the names and faces of umpires up on their wall ahead of games. Credit: The Agenda Setters Meanwhile on Thursday, Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. 'I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with,' Longmuir said. 'I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. 'He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played.' Luke Jackson was the standout player of Thursday's match, with the former Demon racking up 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, 21 disposals and three goals opposed to Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini. Caleb Serong also had a big night with 35 disposals, seven clearances, 783m gained and two goals. Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. 'I thought he ran some really good patterns,' Longmuir said. 'I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great.' Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir addresses ‘umpire mugshot' controversy
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he's astonished the use of umpire mugshots has caused a stir, revealing his club have been doing it for the past four years. Eyebrows were raised last week during Fremantle's six-point win over North Melbourne when vision emerged from the Dockers' change rooms showing photos of the umpires plastered on the wall. The tactic is also used by some other AFL clubs to help players understand who is umpiring the match that day. Some experts questioned whether it was a tactic to help players know the style of adjudicating they can expect for the game. Longmuir was shocked the topic had become a big talking point. 'Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill,' Longmuir said following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon on Thursday night. 'It wasn't a specific tactic — someone just decided to put 'em up somewhere different,' he said. 'It's astonishing that it got picked up last week and it was made something of. 'We've been doing it for four years I reckon, so there's nothing sinister about it. 'We like our players and staff to understand who's umpiring the game. It's not to get a benefit.' The detail was picked up Channel 7's Nick Riewoldt on The Agenda Setters. 'I saw this from the weekend, found it interesting,' Riewoldt said earlier in the week. 'They're clearly trying to arm the players with the umpires' names. They look like mugshots, those pics. 'But I reckon the players have got enough to worry about, don't they? Without trying to memorise umpires' names.' Craig Hutchison lauded the idea: 'I think it's smart — trying to get an edge.' Meanwhile on Thursday, Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. 'I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with,' Longmuir said. 'I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. 'He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played.' Luke Jackson was the standout player of Thursday's match, with the former Demon racking up 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, 21 disposals and three goals opposed to Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini. Caleb Serong also had a big night with 35 disposals, seven clearances, 783m gained and two goals. Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. 'I thought he ran some really good patterns,' Longmuir said. 'I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great.' Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Dockers insist nothing 'sinister' in umpire mugshots
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he's astonished the use of umpire mugshots has caused a stir, revealing his club have been doing it for the past four years. Eyebrows were raised last week during Fremantle's six-point win over North Melbourne when vision emerged from the Dockers' change rooms showing photos of the umpires plastered on the wall. The tactic is also used by some other AFL clubs to help players understand who is umpiring the match that day. Some experts questioned whether it was a tactic to help players know the style of adjudicating they can expect for the game. Longmuir was shocked the topic had become a big talking point. "Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill," Longmuir said following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon on Thursday night. "It's astonishing that it got picked up last week and it was made something of. "We've been doing it for four years I reckon, so there's nothing sinister about it. "We like our players and staff to understand who's umpiring the game. It's not to get a benefit." Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. "I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with," Longmuir said. "I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. "He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played." Luke Jackson was the standout player of Thursday's match, with the former Demon racking up 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, 21 disposals and three goals opposed to Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini. Caleb Serong also had a big night with 35 disposals, seven clearances, 783m gained and two goals. Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. "I thought he ran some really good patterns," Longmuir said. "I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great." Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says Nat Fyfe will need to play a full match in coming weeks
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says playing Nat Fyfe as a 'super sub' long term might be unsustainable and the veteran will probably need to play four quarters some time in the next few weeks. The Dockers veteran was impressive when he was injected into Saturday night's win over North Melbourne. It was the second time in as many matches Longmuir has held off using the two-time Brownlow medallist until the final quarter. Fyfe had nine disposals after being subbed into Saturday night's game during the final quarter and that followed his seven disposals as the sub against Gold Coast. The substitute role is seen as a way the Dockers can get maximum impact out of their champion in the back-half of this season as they push towards the finals, but Longmuir said they would have to weigh up playing him for a full match. Thursday night's primetime showdown with Essendon comes off a five-day break. 'We'll talk about that at selection, but he might be a permanent sub – he might be able to play til he's 45 and do that for the rest of his career,' Longmuir said, with a hint of tongue in cheek. 'It's definitely an option and that's what you look for as a sub, but probably (my) gut feel is you can only be a sub for for so long. We've had players who have been sub for three weeks in a row, and you probably feel like that is the max. 'So if he is sub for this week there is probably one more before we either have to get some game time at a lower level or we get him into the team.' Former captain and now ABC commentator Peter Bell told The West Australian Fyfe's ability to win the ball in the wet when other players were tired made him a perfect sub in both games, but the veteran needed full matches at key points of the season. 'Longer term for Fremantle, I think they can really help Nat and he can help them by playing that role reasonably regularly,' he said. 'It's the big body, which is why in those greasy conditions he's particularly good and very clean. He does the right thing at the right time and has good game sense. The other part with Nat is the team love having him out there. They walk a bit taller. 'But I'm not sure it'll be the permanent sub for Nat, He's had a huge impact in both of the games but I also feel like those greasy, wet conditions are pretty good for him as well. 'He's definitely impacted in a big way in both games. But he'd want to play a full game at some stage and Fremantle would be pretty keen for that to happen as well to build his fitness. If he continues to play as the sub all the time and then they get an early injury, he'd have to come into the match being vulnerable to soft tissue injuries and ability to cover the ground.' Fyfe missed the first half of the season following pre-season knee surgery and then a hamstring injury. His workrate during his absence meant he could step straight into the AFL team when available. Fyfe made a brief appearance at training on Tuesday as the Dockers weigh up whether to play him off a five-day break and risk an injury in Thursday night's clash with Essendon at Optus Stadium. 'He's achieved everything else. It's not about individual achievements. It's a team achievement that he's looking for. Hopefully the team continue to build and give themselves an opportunity to do that,' Bell said. Meanwhile, Longmuir said the group addressed a low tackle count inside 50 against the Roos. The Kangaroos had 12 more inside 50s and 29 tackles to Fremantle's seven in that zone. 'Field position was a bit of an issue for us all night. It felt like we turned the ball over too much between the arcs, which fed their inside 50s, which allowed them to set the ground up the way they wanted, which fuels your pressure,' Longmuir said. 'First half, we were bouncing out of our back half and scoring for stoppage and every time we sort of got it inside 50, we looked really dangerous, but didn't quite get the game set up the way we wanted to for long periods of time, and that sort of feeds the tackle stuff,' he said. 'It's an issue but that wasn't the biggest issue in the game. 'I thought clearance was the issue early and just dealing with field position. Like I said, We got stuck in our back half. It's hard to tackle inside 50 when the balls not there. 'Probably the first five to seven minutes in the last quarter where it felt like we just went to sleep, where our pressure could have been better, and our team D could have been better and it allowed them to get back in the game. 'We probably didn't set the ground up the way we wanted to on our forward 50 entries, which contributed to that factor. But there's probably more the field position that was our biggest focus.' Longmuir said the Dockers would look to exploit Essendon's lack of talls, with a raft of players 190cm or taller on the injury list, but it wouldn't be a focus. 'At times, that can be a difficult one to exploit and it's probably circumstances and making sure that we work together well as a forward line, and trying to create isolation,' he said. 'If you end up talking about trying to exploit their lack of tall defenders, you end up bombing it into packs all the time and you don't really get the method you want. 'So largely, we just play our way. We spoke to the players about that and to understand that they've got a couple of things maybe you can exploit, or a couple of real strengths that we need to make sure we are across as well.'
