It started with a roar and ended in tears. The Power demonstrated what it takes to be a top four side, whilst a gallant Freo were unable to execute when it mattered. Is this a similar tale? Is the team on the up? Are we being overly optimistic? In this episode, the boys run through the aforementioned whilst still battling the seven stages of grief,…

A brutal loss for a gallant Freo outfit has knocked our season to the canvas, and with one game left, there is still much to play for (including a finals spot pending results) The season is not dead yet, but oh boy do we need some love! In this episode, the Great Man Duck is back (thank God), and Oz happily hands over the reins to the man who is co…

A tough loss to the Cats puts Freo in a tough spot heading into the last two games of the season. In this episode Simon and Oz work through the GBD, Peel Talk and take on a world record number of listener questions! Get around the cathartic process of talking Freo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A disappointing result amongst some standout performances. Freo are not out of finals, but finals are on a knife edge. In this episode we examine the game and look forward to where to. Seven stages of grief in one half indeed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย The Horde

It was the worst of times (1st half), it was the best of times (2nd half)... With a strong sense of physicality back in vogue the Dockers arm wrestled the Eagles early and then launched from the top turnbuckle in the premiership qtr to take ownership of the game. In this episode Oz is joined by Simo as they deep dive into the game, with a special t…

To mark the Starlight Purple Haze game the mighty Freo Dockers put the Demons to the sword early and declared themselves September ready. We may be a little shy on dropping the F-bomb, but with Finals on the horizon the Dockers can dare to dream. In this episode Oz is joined by the Cobblers Chat stalwarts Simo and Sean Warne. Shout out to the great…

After three-quarters of being in front, the Dockers succumbed to the Greenlight footy from the Hawks and reinforced the difficulty of the longest trip in the AFL. Strong performances are discussed, along with the traditional B and D. Peel talk raises some questions which feeds into the listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

On a dark and stormy night (close to it), a big purple cyclone ripped through the Tigers and warmed the Freo faithful with a performance that took fans back to the times of Pavalicious. Another great team performance has the listener questions peaking, with Peel talk and a sneaky look forward with September in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

In a stirring contest at the SCG, the Dockers gave a masterclass on 'How everyone playing their role is the blueprint for success'. However, true to the mantra that it's never as good and never as bad, we stop short of booking the bus and keep it real with where the season is at. Some great listener's questions and a very long session of 'the good'…

Call it an oxymoron or simply a proven strategy, but the Dockers have a 100% win ratio when playing someone with red hair. In this episode, we look at the tactic to ice the Suns with new fan favourite Hugh Davies in defence, we examine the GBD, including an injury to the big Moose which has huge implications on the season, we examine the stat gobbl…

It is what it is; there is always next week; it's not all doom and gloom; not at our best today; many cliches that a supporter could throw at the game. This week the boys work through the loss pragmatically, and take the time to disect listener's questions with a twist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode, the boys run through the 2024 Season through the lens of the GBD, look at the performance of Peel players knocking at the door, examine Players who have impressesd and deep dive into the Listener's Questions. Don't forget to get your hands on the limited edition Purple Reign Wharfie Time shirt by clicking here. See omnystudio.com/l…

Freo put the D's to the sword in the most comprehensive performance of the season. With a four quarter stunner vs a hapless outfit, Freo showed 92 reasons why they can be left standing when all is said and done. Freo supporters are up and about with a range of questions, with the GBD and Macho Man of the Week bound to stir the emotions. Don't forge…

The preview pod is back for one time only- Duck jumped on the Dee Brief pod to talk all things Dees vs Docks this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย The Horde

In a closely fought contest the mighty Freo Dockers drew on the Wharfie Time inspiration to come back Lazarus style to conjure a draw from the jaws of defeat. In this episode we deep dive the GBD, pay homage to the Macho Man of the Week, and hit up some great listener's questions. We are hoping to get 30,000 fans in Wharfie Time T's to set up an in…

In this episode the boys discuss the tough and gritty win vs the Saints, including the strong performances of players taking the next step. We examine our Top 10 Indigenous Dockers, whether it's time for the govt. and business to truly invest in our sporting clubs travel issues, and cover a plethora of listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/liste…

Following Cam McCarthy's tragic passing, 24 hours later the scheduled Friday night Freo vs. Swans clash went ahead, with the end result and images of emotional players suggesting this fixture should not have gone ahead. In this episode, the boys keep it real and discuss the fixture, whether the game should have gone ahead, and how something positiv…

In a strong performance over the weekend, the mighty Freo Dockers took care of business vs the Tigers on our home away from home, the MCG. With plenty of positives to discuss, the boys deep dive into the exceptional performances of players and look forward to the clash vs Swans off a 5-day break. Cheers AFL. Equalisation guaranteed! See omnystudio.…

Get back on the rollercoaster of love peeps! The Dockers reminded us on Saturday night that on our day our brand of football is simply stunning! In this episode we run through the Good, Bad and Dockery, and ask the question, is Banners the true barometer of the team? Listener's questions are a real treat and we look at potential in's and out's for …

After a taxing two-week period of travel and fixtures, our boys returned to Optus hoping to get back on the wagon vs the Eagles. As fate would have it, there was more pain for the lads and Freo supporters in store, particularly for the brave souls who stayed the full four quarters. In this episode we break down the average performance, give WCE the…

After another nail-biting performance from the lads, Duck and Oz deep dive into the recent Port vs Dockers clash at Adelaide Oval. The boys argue that whilst we leave Adelaide without any points, there is considerable reason to be buoyed by the performances and know that Freo are a real crack at finals. There is also a hot debate over list selectio…

Following the highly controversial gather round clash between Freo and the Blues, the boys examine a number of talking points worthy of debate. Without reopening the wounds of a mauled supporter's psyche, the controversial finish is examined in detail, and, in the process, Duck and Oz look forward to the next clash vs Port. The listener's questions…

In this episode the boys break down the #FreovCrows clash, which may not have been pretty football, but a gritty win is every bit as crucial for the team's sustained success. Peel talk raises a few eyebrows, and the listener's questions features a classic 22 v 22 question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode we deep dive into the Freo v Kangas hullaballoo, focus on the unicorn himself, get excited about where the team is headed, and go head to head once again on the ruckman debate. The listener's questions are an absolute treat as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode the boys try not to get too carried away with the emphatic win over last year's grand finalists. There are a few heated discussions over inclusions, Duck gets too excited about the pro-mo ad read for Macho Man of the week, career projections, peel talk becomes a huge thing, and some great listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/lis…

This episode marks the first Purple Reign Vlog/Pod for 2024. Under intense media scrutiny, the boys run through the full Freo preview for 2024, including predictions for the Doig, Beacon, Breakout, Breakdown, Season Wins and the Brownlow. The boys also delve into the Listener's Questions, sparking some robust debate over certain topics! See omnystu…

With 24 hours to go until season launch the Purple Reign has decided why not start a footy tipping comp! Weekly prizes will be a $50 gift voucher from D.R Travel so make sure you click on the link and sign up today! https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Purple_Reign_Tipping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In the final pre-season hit out the mighty Freo Dockers went down to a strong Port outfit. In this episode, we run through the GBD, with an eye on the starting 22 for round 1. A good healthy debate on the forward structure and also how the back line may look come first round v Lions. Listener's questions probe the inevitable starting 22 vibe and so…

In the first match-sim podcast for 2024, the boys are back to discuss the Freo v WC match sim held at the mighty Lathlain Oval. The boys deep dive into the GBD, and discuss potential movers and shakers for the 2024 season. The listener questions are on point and provide some much needed pod practice. Thankfully there were no pre-season injuries hea…

The Purple Reign is back for 2024, and after a long off-season pumping weights and eating cakes, we look forward to increasing our social media content and helping get more Freo content out to the masses. If you are keen to help us out, hit us up on our socials, or thepurplereign95@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Shaking off the cobwebbs, the boys get back in the studio to run through the recent Trade and Draft period for the mighty Freo Dockers. Plenty of Rust in this episode, but the boys will soon be training the house down and prepping for the Premiership Season to come... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Strap yourselves in Purple Reigners, in today's episode we speak with Andrew McDougall, player agent and Purple Reign supporter about all things Freo, upcoming draft and trade period, and what it would take to lure some free agents via the Podcast army! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

With 2023 in the books, the boys look back to the season as it was. We run through the GBD and Macho Man of the Year, Peel Finals Talk, and answer great listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย The Horde

In a strong performance by the boys, Freo once again showed why we love the MCG and should be pencilled in as strong improvers for next year. Despite the many pigeons, Freo outworked the Hawks to finish the season strong. In this episode we deep dive into the positives, the listener's questions, and the habits of Oz's dog. See omnystudio.com/listen…

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the Fremantle Dockers farewelled Optus Stadium for 2023 with a hard-fought and tough loss against the Power. This marks a back end of a season with much improved elite pressure and effort. However, in the rubble of a disappointing season, have Freo unearthed another Gem in Tom Emmett? Becoming the fastest player to …

Duck is back and he is joined by Anthony from Pears on a Pod and The Glass Table to preview the round 23 game. We talk teams, season so far, last time we played and ask Anthony the burning question about Mitch Georgiades. Finally we talk about some great Docker and Port players in Dual Citizens. Remember to share, subscribe, rate and review! See om…

On a historic night for the Matildas, the Freo Dockers put the hapless Eagles to the sword. We try not to delve into the putrid with the Eagles, and stick to the Dockers as much as possible! Shooter on fire, Caleb the warrior, too many to recognise. Thank you for the listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

No Duck for this Preview Episode, so Oz is covering for the great man with long-time Eagles and hybrid Dockers supporter Murph! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย The Horde

Have we unlocked a serious midfielder in Young? In this episode, we look at how the Dockers have rolled the dice in the midfield and unlocked the future of the engine room. A special treat at the half - shout out to Jye on a Prayer remix, and as always, some great Listener's Questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The boys put on a show for the ages with a gritty and lively performance vs a full-strength Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. The team played the sort of game that justified pre-season expectations for the top 8. In this episode we look at the difference between our best and being slightly off, with an extended GBD and Macho Man of the week. The result has…

The Dockers play the Cats at alphabet stadium for some construction footy. Duck is joined by Ben from the Hoops Show to preview the game, and give Dockers fan an insight into Geelong's team, tactics and season so far. Remember to share, subscribe, rate and review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In 12 minutes of football, the Swans kicked away to an unassailable lead in the first quarter. Outside the 12 mins, Freo showed dare, dash and flair, which may be the blueprint for success moving forward. In this episode, we deep dive into the GBD, look at some of the remaining Docker-listed players at Peel who have yet to debut, debate the current…

Duck is joined by Chris from a Bevy of Bloods to preview this weeks game. We talk ins and outs, team line ups and how much both teams have changed since we met earlier in the year. Remember to share, subscribe, rate and review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย The Horde

The boys in purple could not withstand a 2nd quarter onslaught from the Pies, conceding ten goals and ultimately the match in an otherwise strong performance. In this episode, the GBD investigates the good, what went wrong, the Macho Man of the Week and the Dockery moments from the game. With finals now out of the picture, Peel Talk covers the pote…

Duck is joined by Nick from Pie Nation to talk all things Collingwood vs Dockers at the MCG. The Pies are up and about and the Dockers are coming off a bad loss and with a raft of changes it will be a big challenge come Saturday at 11:45am WST. We talk Pies players you might not know, their season so far, and of course dual citizens. So why not sha…

In a disappointing performance, the mighty Freo Dockers were outplayed and outworked by Carlton. Looking at the game through rose-coloured glasses, the youth have another game to reflect and grow from, with a perfect opportunity to review and set the standards for success in future years. The GBD deep dives into the unknown, and with some players k…

Duck is joined by Terry from a Blue Abroad to talk all things Freo vs Carlton. We talk about players freo fans wouldn't know, how the blues have been going so far in 2023 and of course the fan favourite dual citizens. Remember to share, subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to the Purple Reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

Freo's roller-coaster season continued with a tough loss against the Bulldogs. In this episode, Duck and Oz deep dive into the GBD and attempt to answer some tough questions on the current list moving forward. As always, the boys examine the Freo-listed Peel players knocking at the door and answer some potentially award-winning Listener's questions…

Duck is joined by Matt from the Salty Bulldog to talk all things Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers. We talk about the changes to the Dockers and Dogs side, the game earlier on this year and what fans need to look out for this weekend. Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate and Review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Following a disappointing result and performance vs GWS, the boys were looking to reply through action, and reply they did! In this episode we deep dive into the good (which had to be trimmed to fit the show), work through any potential changes, and answer quality listener's questions, including a rowdy proposal by Duck. Don't forget to like and sh…