From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers

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Wildie, T. (2026, September 20). From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-21/dockers-afl-premiership-grand-final-fremantle-neil-erasmus/107174216

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Erasmus, a player at a career crossroads with the Dockers, reflects on his journey after their recent game against the Hawks where they lost by a large margin with a final score of Dockers 40, Hawks 72. Despite this setback, Erasmus expresses gratitude for staying loyal to the Dockers. The team has had mixed results recently, with notable wins over the Cats and Blues, but also losses against stronger opponents like the Swans and Bulldogs. Their upcoming game against the Lions on September 26 is crucial as they aim to improve their standing in the league.

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