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Better Down Back

Fremantle Football Club
AFL
Fremantle Dockers
Australian Football League
Fremantle Football Club
Football
Leadership
Caleb Serong
AFLW
Doig Medal
Mental Health
Starlight Foundation
Freemantle Dockers
Michael Frederick
Football Culture
Australian Rules Football
Andy Brayshaw
Covid-19
Community Engagement
Indigenous Culture
Melbourne Demons

Jordan Clark. Emma O’Driscoll. The combo you didn’t know you needed ’til now.

It’s time we celebrate our defenders and gave them some love, and do so with a new guest each and every week of the AFL season.

GET INVOLVED IN THE SHOW: Send us a video or voice memo at @freodockers on Instagram with your question, comment or feedback for the show and we’ll play some back each week on the pod!

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to the final instalment of The Build with Caleb Serong, as we delve into the preparation off the field that allows Caleb to be elite on it.

Caleb takes us through how the week looks inside the football Club and how both the individual and t... more

We pick up our leadership discussion in this next drop of The Build with Caleb Serong, as we tackle the debate over leadership being a natural or learned trait.

It's the penultimate episode of this series! This is the intimate audio diary of Caleb ... more

Hey there! It’s been a little while since we’ve dropped a fresh episode of The Build.

We’ve got a few more short episodes dropping for this week only after re-discovering some voice memos from Caleb Serong that we never aired earlier this season.

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Clarky and Em are back for what may be our most FIREY episode of the podcast yet.

Snipes, jabs and unconstructive feedback are the main themes of the day.

⚠️ WE WANT YOUR VOICE MEMOS ⚠️ got a question, suggestion or comment?

send them in at the... more

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Recent Guests

Caleb Serong
Fremantle Dockers footballer
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: THE BUILD: What the build up to gameday is REALLY like with Caleb Serong [EP8]
Tommy Sheridan
Former AFL player for Fremantle Dockers, guest on the show
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Jordan Clark
AFLW player guest on Bye Round edition
Geelong AFLW
Episode: Clarky has a BYE + Emma went to MELBS!!! [BDB #38]
Mike Switkowski
AFL player, guest on the show
Box Hill / AFL
Episode: Switta is having a BABY + Clarky won some MEAT!!! [BDB #34]
Adam Sweid
Australian rules football player
Fremantle Football Club
Episode: The Real SLIM SWEIDY + Clarky's gonna be a DAD!!! [BDB #32]
Cooper Connolly
Professional cricketer and rising star in Australian cricket
Perth Scorchers
Episode: Freo Dockers x Perth Scorchers CROSSOVER with STAR Cooper Connolly! [BDB #28]
Patty Voss
Popular Frio player and guest on the episode
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: DOIG MEDAL PODCAST WITH PAT VOSS!! 🏅 [BDB #27]
Michael Frederick
Professional Australian rules footballer, plays for Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Clarky makes the ALL AUS SQUAD + why Freddy FaceTimes Sonny every day [BDB #25]
Bailey Banfield
AFL player who has recently transitioned to playing as a defender
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: How to lose a WEDDING RING in 9 months + Clarky's hell good at spelling [BDB #24]

Hosts

Jordan Clark
Host of the show; AFLW player; Freo/Dockers community figure.
Emma O'Driscoll
Co-host; AFLW player; staff insider with a strong club-community focus.
Clarky
On-field insights and engaging frontman energy; frequent host role.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 439 ratings
  • Purple Passion

    Love the poddy guys, both Emma & Jordy bounce off each other and have fun with the podcast. Love hearing about the behind the scenes staff & what they bring to the team. Jordy so glad we got you back from Geelong you’re a superstar and Em keep up the great work with the AFLW TEAM. Cheers Alex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bronzeee
    Australiaa year ago
  • Top Show

    I absolutely love listening to Jords & “Emma”(who has a very infectious voice and launch😂). I also love the variety of guests they have. All in all a very informative podcast and my golly someone needs to step up and sponsor this great show.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freogirl1
    Australiaa year ago
  • Missed you both so much

    I missed Jordy and Emma so much. The season wasn’t the same without their weekly updates, chat and fun. Brilliant to have them both back. Love the podcast. Thank you. 💗💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anica456
    Australiaa year ago
  • So good (can’t lie)

    This pod is so good I love listing to it when I go to bed. It is so fun to lossend about what happing in the club and outside the club please keep posting

    (Please can you do michal Walters)

    💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍⚓️⚓️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boogyman_79
    Australia2 years ago
  • Max

    It is so good so goodly put out and so funny

    I love it🤍💜🤍💜⚓️💪😂

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Max💜🤍💜⚓️
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the natural banter and chemistry between the hosts.
Fans love the behind-the-scenes stories and staff/guest perspectives.
Community and family-friendly vibe resonates with listeners and sponsors alike.
Quality audio and consistent content are highlighted, with some requests for more guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#164
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#86
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#167
Poland/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

THE BUILD: The nature v nurture debate in leadership with Caleb Serong [EP7]
Q: Why does your leadership model work?
Serong credits the quality, commitment and range of styles within the leadership group. Shared responsibility gives teammates different voices and connections, while captain Alex encourages members to lead in ways that suit them.
THE BUILD: The nature v nurture debate in leadership with Caleb Serong [EP7]
Q: Is leadership a natural trait, learned, or a bit of both?
Serong sees it as both, but says leadership is more learned as people mature. Natural confidence and communication can help younger players enter leadership roles, while experience, people skills and understanding an organization help leaders grow.
Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: What stood out most about the final weeks of your time at Fremantle?
He reflects on the delisting, the uncertainty around his contract, and the pride in the community work and relationships built during his time at the club.
Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: What was the most challenging period during the rebuild at Freo?
Tommy discusses the painful team changes, leadership losses, and the emotional toll of seeing leaders depart, while acknowledging the grind of rebuilding and reshaping the squad.
Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: Any tips for dealing with the cold Canberra conditions ahead of the game?
Tommy suggests wearing long sleeves and preparing for cold weather, emphasizing practical gear and mental focus to stay warm and perform.

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Two AFL-focused hosts deliver a casual, banter-heavy show that blends game analysis, behind-the-scenes club operations, and community stories from the Fremantle Dockers ecosystem. Episodes routinely explore player performances, staff roles, and cultural moments inside the club, with a mix of light segments, guest appearances from staff and players, and calls for listener engagement. The format looks to pair on-field insights with human-interest anecdotes, making it a solid fit for fans who want both tactical takeaways and authentic club culture. Noteworthy is the emphasis on staff appreciation, community outreach, and cross-promotion with upcoming matches, which can be attractive to sponsors and partners aligned with the AFL and Fremantle c... more

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2. Tommy Sheridan
3. Jordan Clark
4. Mike Switkowski
5. Adam Sweid
6. Cooper Connolly
7. Patty Voss
8. Michael Frederick

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