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YOUTH THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF SEPTEMBER 2017
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#FOREVERFREO .. ...................................................... 4 FREO’S NEW FORTRESS................................. 20
See what the players have been up to in the The leadership group tour the Perth Stadium
social media world
FREO SETTLES IN................................................. 24
PERTH STADIUM..................................................... 6 Fremantle players and staff have
An update on the next steps for the Perth Stadium settled in to the club’s home base
FREMANTLE DOCKERS NEXT GENERATION
FOUNDATION.............................................................. 11
Work in the community continues thanks to the
TAKES OFF. . ................................................................. 26
The club is working to lay the foundations in the THE
Fremantle Dockers Foundation
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT. . ................................ 14
Kimberley and Metro areas
ROUND BY ROUND. . .............................................. 28
KIDS ARE
Fremantle’s list transition has seen a young and
inexperienced team show ability to perform beyond
Rounds 14-23 summary ALRIGHT
their years DOMAIN STADIUM MOMENTS................ 33 Brad Lloyd says he can see
“Incredible” scenes see Matthew Pavlich off in style Fremantle building towards
PATHWAYS OPEN UP
FOR WOMEN.. .............................................................. 18 PURPLE PATCH. . ..................................................... 36 an exciting future
There’s no off-season for Freo’s AFLW players Our supporters from all over the world
KIDZONE........................................................................ 38
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PERTH STADIUM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL FREMANTLE MEMBERS
ON THE PLANNED MOVE TO PERTH STADIUM FOR THE 2018 SEASON
N
ow that the 2017 season has come The club is delighted to confirm that all Fremantle
to a close, the club is aware that our Dockers members will have priority access at Perth
members have a range of questions Stadium for the 2018 season. Members will have
regarding their seating arrangements in more categories of seating options to choose from
2018 when all Fremantle Dockers home at Perth Stadium compared to Domain Stadium
games are planned to be played at Perth and the club has committed to ensuring that there
Stadium, on the banks of the picturesque Swan will also be more affordable reserved seating
River at Burswood. We are hopeful of concluding options available compared to the previous
arrangements to play at Perth Stadium by the options at Domain Stadium.
time or soon after you receive this edition of Once the agreement has been signed to play at
Docker magazine. Perth Stadium in 2018, Fremantle Dockers members
There is no doubt that your Fremantle Dockers will start to receive communication from the club
match day experience will be transformed in via email regarding the move to Perth Stadium.
2018, with Perth Stadium offering more choices To assist Fremantle members we have listed
of seating categories, new match day experiences, below the key points for Fremantle members
a broader range of new and improved catering to remember during the transition phase:
options, the biggest replay screens in the country When can I see inside Perth Stadium?
plus significantly enhanced Wi-Fi technology for all >> The club is working with the operator of Perth
our members and fans. All at the club are excited Stadium to plan for an open day for Fremantle
about the move to Perth Stadium, including our members. Due to the ongoing construction
players who can’t wait to play in front of a sea of works we anticipate that this open day will
purple with a roaring Fremantle crowd.
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occur in the New Year and prior to the start and secure their seats for 2018 by paying
of the 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. a deposit of $10 for every seat through
>> We will launch our online Virtual Perth Stadium Virtual Perth Stadium.
in the days subsequent to the commercial •• It is important to note that the club will
agreement being signed with the State hold all the seats that we have allocated
Government and the stadium operator. The to Fremantle members until the end of
Virtual Perth Stadium is a state-of-the-art the priority period.
online portal that has been designed to provide •• Please note that if you have previously
all Fremantle members and fans the ability to nominated to be part of a group then your
see incredible 360 degree views from almost group leader will receive this information.
every section in the stadium through Virtual Please contact the club if you have any
Perth Stadium. Fremantle members will receive questions regarding your group or your
notification via email as soon as Virtual Perth seat allocation.
Stadium is launched and available to view online. Can I move my reserved seats once I have
Where is my allocated reserved seat been notified of the location of my allocated
at Perth Stadium? seat at Perth Stadium?
>> The club has allocated you a reserved seat >> The club is excited to provide Fremantle
at Perth Stadium based on the location of members the option to be able to view all
your previous seat at Domain Stadium. available reserved seats at Perth Stadium
•• Please note that if you have previously via Virtual Perth Stadium during their priority
nominated to be in a group, the location purchase period.
of your allocated reserved seat at Perth >> During the priority purchase period, Fremantle
Stadium will be based on the location of members can utilise Virtual Perth Stadium to
the longest serving group member’s seat see the location of all available seats and
at Domain Stadium. the price of those available seats. Fremantle
>> Shortly after Virtual Perth Stadium online members can then move the location of their
portal is launched Fremantle members will seats via Virtual Perth Stadium to any of the
receive notification from the club via email of available seats. Members can then secure those
their allocated reserved seat and their priority seats for 2018 by paying a deposit of $10 for
purchase period to view the location of their every seat through Virtual Perth Stadium.
allocated reserved seat for the 2018 season Can I secure additional reserved seats?
via Virtual Perth Stadium. >> Due to the increased capacity of Perth Stadium
>> The priority purchase period being provided to Fremantle members will have an exclusive
members is based on length of membership. opportunity to secure additional seats during
•• Please note that if you have previously their priority purchase period. This may be the
nominated to be part of a group then your only time Fremantle members will have the
group leader will receive this information. ability to secure additional seats for family
Please contact the club if you have any and friends.
questions regarding your group or your >> To enable you to secure additional seats,
seat allocation. the club will provide Fremantle members
How do I secure my allocated reserved seats the option to be able to view all available
at Perth Stadium? reserved seats at Perth Stadium via Virtual Perth
>> During the priority purchase period, Fremantle Stadium during their priority purchase period.
members can utilise Virtual Perth Stadium to >> During the priority purchase period, Fremantle
see the location of their club allocated seats, members can utilise Virtual Perth Stadium to
accept the location of their club allocated seats see the location of all available seats and
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PERTH STADIUM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL FREMANTLE MEMBERS
ON THE PLANNED MOVE TO PERTH STADIUM FOR THE 2018 SEASON
the price of those available seats. Fremantle members the opportunity to secure exclusive
members can then use Virtual Perth Stadium access to the Skyview Room, Skyview Terrace
to secure additional seats for family and friends and Riverview Room at Perth Stadium to
in the location they prefer via Virtual Perth socialise with other Fremantle Dockers
Stadium and secure the seats for 2018 by paying members and fans on match day.
a deposit of $10 for every seat through Virtual •• The Skyview Room and Skyview Terrace
Perth Stadium. are located on level 5 at the western end
How much will my reserved seat cost of Perth Stadium, with stunning views of
at Perth Stadium? the Perth city skyline.
>> The club has been working to ensure that there •• The Riverview Room is located on level 3 at
is a greater range of seating and pricing options the western end of Perth Stadium and overlooks
open to members at Perth Stadium compared the picturesque Swan River.
with Domain Stadium. Members will be able >> Fremantle Dockers Supporters Club members
to view the price of the range of the seating will experience the comfort of an air-conditioned
categories via Virtual Perth Stadium during room, the ability to purchase delicious sit-down
their priority purchase period. meals, access an exclusive bar, plus enjoy
>> Once Fremantle members have decided on their special guest speakers and Fremantle
preferred seating location they can secure their Dockers player interviews.
seat via a $10 deposit per seat through Virtual >> During your priority purchase period you will
Perth Stadium. The deposit amount is then be able to view the location and the affordable
deducted off the invoice you receive from the price to access the Supporters Club via Virtual
club for your reserved seat at Perth Stadium, Perth Stadium.
once the priority period is complete. What is the most exclusive Membership package
>> At the completion of the priority purchase at Perth Stadium?
period members will receive their 2018 >> The Fremantle Dockers Sports Lounge will
Fremantle Dockers renewal invoice. be an exclusive social hub at Perth Stadium.
Members will then required to pay the The Sports Lounge area includes 850 exclusive
outstanding balance of their seat for reserved seats and is located on Level 3 on the
the 2018 season at Perth Stadium. southern side of the stadium and with panoramic
>> If Fremantle Members do not secure their views from centre wing of the field of play.
seat during the priority purchase period, >> The package includes:
the club can release their seat for sale to •• An exclusive reserved seat at all Fremantle
other members and fans. Dockers home qualifying round matches
(excludes Toyota AFL Finals).
When will I get my 2018 Fremantle Dockers •• Access to the Sports Lounge located
Membership card? directly behind the seating area.
>> The club will post your 2018 Fremantle Dockers •• The Sports Lounge will offer a range of
Membership pack, which includes your card from premium retail food and beverage outlets
February 2018 in advance of the AFL season. and includes lounges, tables and chairs in
Will there be a dedicated Supporters Club the comfort of a fully enclosed area.
for Fremantle members at Perth Stadium? •• Guaranteed access to any Toyota AFL Grand
>> The Fremantle Dockers are excited to offer Final that Fremantle participate in.
Fremantle members an ability to upgrade •• Note: one reserve seat in the Fremantle
your membership and make your match day Dockers Sports Lounge entitles you access
experience more memorable with access to to purchase one Priority One Grand Final
the new Fremantle Dockers Supporters Club. ticket via a Fremantle Dockers AFL Grand
>> This fantastic membership add-on provides Final Upgrade.
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•• A bility to purchase 2018 Toyota AFL To keep up to date with the latest information
Final Series tickets to games in which regarding the Fremantle Dockers move to Perth
Fremantle participates. Stadium, we encourage all Fremantle members
•• Priority access to tickets to the 2018 to visit membership.fremantlefc.com.au on a
away Carlton Draught Derby. regular basis.
>> During your priority purchase period you will We are looking forward to 2018 when
be able to view the location and price to secure Fremantle members and fans can join us
the most exclusive membership seats in the as we are to move to the banks of the Swan
Sports Lounge via Virtual Perth Stadium. River to play at Perth Stadium for all our
Will there be additional Premium Hospitality and home games in 2018 and beyond!
Corporate Entertainment packages available for
members to purchase at Perth Stadium?
>> Fremantle Dockers games at Perth Stadium will
set new standards in premium hospitality and
corporate entertainment. With an unrivalled
view, exceptional surroundings and the very best
facilities and services, the club’s Premium and
Corporate Sales packages will raise the bar for
match day entertainment.
>> To receive information on the club’s premium
hospitality and corporate entertainment
packages that are available at Perth Stadium,
please contact the club’s Premium and
Corporate Sales team on (08) 9433 7182 or
at sales@fremantlefc.com.au. Members can
also visit corporate.fremantlefc.com.au.
Is there still a range of other add-on
products available?
>> The club is pleased to again offer Fremantle
Dockers Members a range of additional
products which includes:
•• AFL Women’s Memberships for 2018.
•• Exclusive Fremantle Dockers merchandise options.
•• Docker Tots Memberships for the youngest Freo fans.
•• Purple Paws Memberships for your pets.
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FOUNDATION
DERBY CLUB
“IT’S AN
INTENSE
ROOM” –
FREMANTLE
DERBY CLUB
PUTS NAME
ON NEW
LECTURE
THEATRE
The Fremantle Derby Club, a Freo coterie
group since 1995, was acknowledged for
its on-going support at the launch of the
Fremantle Derby Club Lecture Theatre on
Tuesday, 25 July.
Up-and-coming defender Lachie Weller,
who was on hand to acknowledge the
occasion at Freo’s new elite training and “Most mornings and afternoons we’ll be able to continue to support the club INTENSE ROOM:
administration facility, thanked those meet in here before training, so we’ll through the foundation. Lachie Weller thanks the
present for their support of the Fremantle probably go through what we’re going to “One of the things that’s fortunate Fremantle Derby Club for
their contribution.
Dockers Foundation. do in training and what our focuses are. about being in the Fremantle Derby Club
Weller is already well acquainted with “In the afternoon it will be more is that we get a lot of support from the
the Fremantle Derby Club Lecture Theatre, reviewing and previewing the next game. Fremantle Dockers and the staff that we
which hosts most team meetings as well It’s a pretty intense room, so thanks to deal with,” Morgan said.
as player and coach media conferences. the Derby Club for donating it!” “When the opportunity came up that
The 21-year-old remarked that he felt The Fremantle Dockers Foundation we could help the Fremantle Dockers
much happier to be standing in front of the funds numerous community and social Foundation by securing the naming rights
guests as opposed to the media or senior projects and events each year while to the lecture theatre, the committee
coach Ross Lyon. helping to secure the future of the realised that was a good idea.
“It’s a bit different being up here, Fremantle Football Club. “We also look forward to working with
I’m normally getting the finger pointed Fremantle Derby Club vice president the football club as we transition into the
at me,” joked Weller. Graham Morgan said it was important to new stadium, which is sensational.”
FREMANTLEFC.COM.AU 11DARCY’S LESSON ON BRAVERY
Running had hardly been Rockingham General hospitals patients,” Forden said.
a possibility for 11-year-old from the previous 12 months. “Our paediatric nursing and
Fremantle fan Emily Byrne for a To Darcy, being brave meant medical staff take great care
THEY’RE WAY
good part of 2017, but in round 20 going up against the biggest and and pride in nominating the BRAVER THAN I AM
she ran out on to Domain Stadium strongest bodies in the AFL – but children and young adults TO BE HONEST, THAT
as Freo’s Docker for a Day in their
clash with Gold Coast.
the towering 202cm ruckman said
he gained a new outlook from
who have been treated at our
hospitals for these awards.
WAS SOMETHING
Emily’s opportunity came children a third of his size. “They see first hand what these REALLY SPECIAL.””
thanks to the Fremantle “They’re brave kids, it puts life kids go through, how they face up SEAN DARCY
Dockers Foundation, which into perspective a bit,” Darcy said. to surgery, pain, being away from
was recognised on the night “Ten to 12 year olds who are not home and all manner of different
for the 2017 Fremantle Dockers hanging out with their friends, not challenges. BRAVE: Sean Darcy and
Foundation Round, highlighting going to school because they’re in “Our staff can confidentially Kellie Gibson with bravery
a number of key organisations hospital for two months, I don’t recall the names of these young award recipient Emily Byrne.
which have been assisted by know how they do it. people, some up to 12 months
the foundation. “They’re way braver than I am later, it’s because they made such
Now on the road to recovery, to be honest, that was something an indelible impression on them.
Emily recently spent more than really special.” “I’d also like to mention
two weeks at Fiona Stanley After the presentations, the the mums, dads, siblings and
Hospital, undergoing seven award winners were given free grandparents who also should
surgical procedures for a painful rein of the pool and waterslides at get an award as well.”
abscess in her right foot. Cockburn ARC, and the first year
On Friday 4 August, Emily was players stuck around to enjoy the
one of 10 remarkable children afternoon.
recognised at the annual AJ “Seeing the kids, they’ve been
Diamond Club Bravery Awards, through so much but yet they’re so
and was presented with a happy and positive,” Darcy said.
certificate, medal and toys from “It lifts us up, we loved it.”
Freo AFL Women’s player Kellie CEO of the South Metropolitan
Gibson and first year players Sean Health Service Paul Forden said
Darcy, Griffin Logue, Brennan Cox, the children had also left their
Luke Ryan, Taylin Duman and mark on the hospital staff.
Luke Strnadica. “While the award recipients
The awards are a long- are some of our youngest
standing tradition dating back to patients of Fiona Stanley and
Fremantle’s first year in the AFL, Rockingham hospitals, they’re
and recognise the bravest young by far our bravest, most
patients at Fiona Stanley and courageous and determined
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FOUNDATION
ROUND
OH, WHAT
A NIGHT!
Freo’s win against the Gold Coast Suns
on Saturday 5 August doubled as the
Fremantle Dockers Foundation Round
with the game highlighting the club’s
Friends of the Foundation partners.
As the players were preparing
for the game, the Friends of the
Foundation mascots took to the turf
of Domain Stadium to compete in a
mascot dance-off with Johnny and fans in the precinct in the lead up to GIVING BACK: Players
Jenny Docker. the game and volunteers sold pins and and volunteers support
Parents and players from the the Fremantle Dockers
wristbands for the Fremantle Dockers
Starkick All Abilities Football Club Foundation on game day.
Foundation.
were amongst the action as the The fun continued after the
Boundary Riders watching the team siren with members from Starkick
warm-up. watching the team sing the song in
Redkite families were hosted in the the changerooms and meeting some
Chairman’s Lounge pre-game by Alex of their favourite Freo players.
Pearce and Sam Collins as part of their
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AR E A L R IG H
A significant transition of Fremantle’s list after the
2016 season has seen a young and inexperienced team
show an ability to perform beyond their years.
There may still be a way to go, but general manager
of list management Brad Lloyd says he can see
Fremantle building towards an exciting future.
STORY TOM FEE
F r om 2009 to 2016,
Fremantle has fielded
teams with an average
age below 24 on only
12 occasions.
You won’t find these games
among the Fremantle highlight reel,
with Freo losing 11 of them by an
average of 52 points.
The numbers show that selecting
youth has its risks, as was evident
late in the season when Freo
starred with four goals while Darcy
shouldered the bulk of the ruck load
as Freo prevailed by four points.
Fremantle’s general manager
of list management Brad Lloyd
says that young sides are much
more susceptible to their ups and
downs, but has been pleased to see
Freo stand up against some more
experienced teams in 2017.
This included a win over the
reigning premiers in the Western
challenges, but we’ve seen some
real growth through that change.”
Lloyd said it became clear a
list shake-up was required as
Fremantle dropped from winning
their first minor premiership in
2015 to 16th in 2016.
“As a club, our football list
management strategy throughout
the middle to the end of 2016 was
around a really strong direction to
transition the list,” Lloyd said.
suffered big losses to premiership Bulldogs in round three and close “We’ve put an enormous focus
contenders Sydney and Richmond losses in away trips to Geelong and on doing that and we’re now one
in rounds 21 and 22. GWS, which saw Fremantle falter year into working through a four
Against North Melbourne in late after holding 19-point and year plan.”
round 16, the average age of Freo’s 15-point leads at three-quarter time. This plan was a catalyst for an
22 dropped to a season low of During the team song against the aggressive 2016 AFL Trade Period.
23.66, fielding a side that included Bulldogs, there seemed to be more Freo brought home four West
first year players Griffin Logue, Sean Fremantle Dockers celebrating their Australians aged 23 and younger
Darcy, Brennan Cox and Luke Ryan first Freo win in the ‘Gatorade Shower’ in Cam McCarthy, Bradley Hill, Joel
as well as debutant Ryan Nyhuis than in the surrounding circle. Hamling and Shane Kersten, while
Ignoring the mass-restings ahead “When you make significant maintaining a strong presence in
of the finals in rounds 23 in 2013 and changes to your list, there’s going to the upcoming draft - keeping their
2015, this was the first time Freo’s be highs and lows,” Lloyd said. first top 10 pick since 2009 and
best available 22 had dipped below “But the fact that the team’s securing two second round picks.
an average age of 24 since round been really competitive through the On the back of an impressive
23, 2011. majority of the season is a real plus. 2017 season, many have hailed
There was no heavy defeat “When we’re transforming the Bradley Hill as the recruit of the
against a significantly older North list from an older group to a younger year while Hamling could be a
Melbourne side. Instead, Nyhuis up and coming group, that presents close second.“I THINK THE
IMPACT OF THE
PLAYERS FROM
LAST YEAR’S
HT
TRADE PERIOD
HAS BEEN
SIGNIFICANT.”
BRAD LLOYD
BACK HOME:
Bradley Hill has
had an impressive
2017 season.THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
“I think the impact of the players
from last year’s trade period has
been significant,” Lloyd said.
“They’ve all come in and worked
hard and I think that the way
Bradley’s been able to apply himself
and the run he’s provided the team
has been impressive, while Joel’s
done a really good job for the club
at the other end.
“They’ve all fitted in really well
and their application to work has
been strong.”
It’s hard to tell who is the most
exciting prospect for the future
from Fremantle’s draft picks.
Logue has shown the flair that
justifies his top-10 selection while
Cox has proven versatile as a key
forward or defender.
In the ruck, Darcy has the
potential to be an appropriate
replacement for the seemingly
irreplaceable Aaron Sandilands.
At half-back, Ryan marked
his way to a NAB Rising Star
nomination. His nine intercept
marks in round 20 was one off an
AFL record – proving a draft bargain
at pick no.66.
On top of these eight significant
additions to Freo’s list, a young core
has continued to develop.
A number of Freo’s young players
put up career best seasons in 2017 SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: Joel Hamling
while 24-year-old Lachie Neale has been strong down back for Freo in 2017.
proved his Doig Medal winning
season was no fluke.
Nat Fyfe is building back towards can only improve after Fremantle’s “We’re really excited about
his Brownlow Medal winning best move to the club’s elite training and the Next Generation Academy,”
while Michael Walters proved to be a administration facility in Lloyd said.
revelation in Freo’s midfield. Cockburn Central. “Our football department has
AS EACH GAME GOES Not only does the world class been putting a lot of work into the
“There’s some real growth, not BY, WE’RE GETTING
only from the young players but some facility help Freo players reach their academies and we feel that we
of the players that are a few more
MORE GAME TIME full potential, it acts as an added have a really strong zone in that
years into their careers,” Lloyd said.
INTO OUR YOUNGER incentive for prospective signings in Kimberley region,” Lloyd said.
“They’re starting to establish PLAYERS AND the trade period. “There’s some really high level
themselves, which is a credit to not GROWING TOGETHER “It makes sense that there’s more talent up there.
only them, but also to the support AS A TEAM.” of a chance that West Australian “To think about the talent that
they receive from our coaches and players will be more open to coming has come out of the Kimberley and
BRAD LLOYD
development academy. over,” Lloyd said. now they’re going to get additional
“In players from recent drafts “We’re a really big club now. resources put into these players.
like Lachie Weller, Connor Blakely, We’ve got a really stable, well “We’re really excited as a football
Ed Langdon, Darcy Tucker and Ethan resourced football department, club and they’re excited as a region.”
Hughes, we have players who are “Nat Fyfe’s signature was we’ve got outstanding facilities Lloyd said that Fremantle will
developing and really growing at really important. He’s been an moving into Cockburn and a young continue to place a high-priority on
AFL level. outstanding player for the club, he’s developing playing list that will uncovering the best talent in the game.
“We’ve also had strong an outstanding leader,” Lloyd said. continue to grow. “We’ve got a really hard working
contributions from our leaders. It’s “It’s significant for our stability “We feel we’re a really attractive group of recruiting staff who are
been a challenging year from a week- that we’ve got both our key pillars option for players from other clubs. committed to finding the best young
to-week point of view, but we’ve had in (senior coach) Ross Lyon and Nat It makes sense that young players players in Australia,” Lloyd said.
some strong growth as a football club. locked in long term. who grew up in WA would consider “We also focus heavily on AFL
“There’s been some really “They’re two leaders that are a move back home, so they become options throughout the season in
encouraging performances across really driven and want success. options that we consider through preparation for the trade period.”
the playing group. “For the football club to know the trade period providing they fit “Those guys do a tremendous
“As each game goes by, we’re they’re here long-term, it gives us our list strategy.” amount of work, not just watching
getting more game time into our a real boost. Additionally, Fremantle’s Next games but in doing home visits,
younger players and growing “It was a really positive day Generation Academy will start character references and assessing
together as a team.” when Nat put pen to paper, we’re bearing fruit with indigenous talent all of the athletic data and testing.
Lloyd added that it was crucial confident that he’ll continue to be a from the Kimberley and multicultural “We also get a significant
that the club extended Nat Fyfe’s great player for us.” talent from the East Fremantle, contribution from our sports science
contract through until the end of the While Freo’s development South Fremantle, Peel, Claremont and medical team, who do a great
2023 season. remains on track, Lloyd feels that it and West Perth WAFL districts. job for us as well.”
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ELITE STANDARD: Current Freo AFLW players with the
captain of East Freo’s U18s captain Kate Inglis-Hodge.
T
he NAB AFL Women’s It’s a sign of a complete pathway at
competition may have work as Freo’s AFLW players bring their
wrapped up in March, training and education methods back
but that doesn’t mean to the local leagues - and women’s
there’s an off-season for football starts to benefit from the
Fremantle’s AFLW players. flow-on effects of an elite national
For two nights a week, you could competition.
find up to six Freo players training hard “(Senior coach) Michelle (Cowan)
at East Fremantle Oval with the East recommended that we did a lot of touch
Fremantle Sharks. work before training and it’s definitely
Brianna Green, Gabby O’Sullivan, helped having those girls around me,”
Mel Caulfield, Cassie Davidson, Green said.
Belinda Smith and new signing Alex “Especially when we do extra running
Williams, train alongside their East sessions on top of our training.”
Freo teammates and occasionally “It’s been great having them around
their under 18s counterparts. me for encouragement. Having that elite “One week we trained on Sunday as THE FUTURE:
we had a bye and Kate was there and 100 junior girls footballers
In total, there are more than 130 standard around me definitely helps.” attended a clinic in
registered players from the three grades Green says these benefits raring to go.
July at Victor George
on East Fremantle’s list alone, and aren’t limited to just her and her “She’s very elite for someone who’s Kailis Oval (above).
Green says the rising profile of women’s AFLW teammates. only 16. I definitely wasn’t as mature as
football has seen standards and She highlighted Kate Inglis-Hodge, she was at her age.
expectations lift across the board. the captain of East Fremantle’s U18s “I’m always very impressed talking to
side, who is making the most of the her, whenever you pass on some advice,
opportunity to work alongside some of she takes it on board.
the best female footballers in Australia. “She’s a very coachable player which
Inglis-Hodge is a couple of years away at times is hard to come by.
WE’RE SEEING from being eligible for the AFLW Draft, “If she keeps up with that elite
ALL OF THE GIRLS but Green said this hasn’t stopped the attitude and the way that she goes
STEPPING UP 16-year-old from making the most of about her training, I think she definitely
has a bright future.”
THEIR GENERAL the experience.
“We’re seeing all of the girls stepping Inglis-Hodge said she has hopes to
TRAINING up their general training standards add to the already high number of East
STANDARD ACROSS across the club,” Green said. Freo players at AFLW level.
THE CLUB.” “The youth girls have been training “Playing AFLW is definitely the aim,
with us senior girls, which is a great sign I just need to keep working hard,”
BRIANNA GREEN
for the future at East Freo. Inglis–Hodge said.
18 FREMANTLEFC.COM.AUAFLW
“I always have a chat with Freo’s inaugural season. Seeing the talent
AFLW players at East Fremantle, pathway working is incredible.”
especially Brianna who’s been fantastic. While spending the afternoon with
“It’s pretty incredible to see how the the likes of Fyfe and Mundy would be
AFLW girls train and I get to pick up a few exciting for any football fan, it was just
tips and tricks from them along the way.” the icing on the cake for Inglis-Hodge,
And Inglis-Hodge has been spreading whose passion for women’s football
her own knowledge to girls who are just shone through as she looked around
taking up the game. an oval teeming with young talented
On Tuesday 25 July, Victor George football players.
Kailis Oval at Freo’s training facility in “A couple of years ago you would
Cockburn Central, was buzzing as the never have imagined this could happen
future of female football in WA came or to get this much interest in football
together with a crop of current Freo stars from the girls,” Inglis-Hodge said.
at the Fremantle Conference female “Being able to come out here and run
open day. drills with them and looking around at
About 100 junior girls footballers from everyone, it’s incredible to see how much
the East and South Fremantle districts participation there is and how much
attended the clinic, which was hosted interest there is in the women’s game
by Freo’s Nat Fyfe, David Mundy, Joel as well.”
Hamling, Danyle Pearce, Lachie Weller, Green, who grew up idolising male
Tommy Sheridan, Nick Suban, Brady Grey footballers, isn’t taking her position
and Cam McCarthy. lightly as one of the first female
The Freo players ran the clinics Freo players.
alongside the youth girls leaders from “It’s something that I definitely don’t
East and South Fremantle, which take for granted,” Green said.
included Inglis-Hodge. “I’m always striving to be the best role
UPCOMING TALENT:
“It was really great to have so many model that I can be.
Kate Inglis-Hodge relishes
girls down from different ages,” “I remember growing up I used to the opportunity to train with
Inglis-Hodge said. look up to some players – so I don’t take Fremantle AFLW players.
“The talent coming through is this for granted that there’s girls looking
incredible, there’s so much hope for up to me, so I want to try and be the best
the future in women’s AFL after the player that I can.”
FREMANTLEFC.COM.AU 19FREO’S NEW
FORTRESS
Nat Fyfe will play the first year of his new six-year
contract in 2018 and with a new stadium and training
facility at his disposal, the next six years will be
exciting for both Fyfe and for Freo fans.
STORY TOM FEE
I
n time, the sound of – it wasn’t hard to imagine means that no fan is too far away
construction noise will be how the stadium would feel from the action.
replaced by the sounds of upon completion. “It was good to get a look around
up to 60,000 Freo fans at “Walking out onto the ground, to take in the detail all around the
the new Perth Stadium, but there was that genuine feeling of stadium,” Fyfe said.
it didn’t make Nat Fyfe’s excitement,” Fyfe said. “From the elevated first row
introduction any less inspiring. “It was like being a little kid again.” of seats, the quality and size of
Fremantle’s leadership group Perth Stadium starts to draw the big screens and the way they’ve
were the first AFL players to have a comparisons to the MCG from the set up the seating so everyone
tour of the still under construction moment you enter the ground. has a prime view - you get an
stadium, and Fyfe, David Mundy, Similar to the ‘G, the stands understanding of the world class
Aaron Sandilands, Lee Spurr, Michael seem to stretch up vertically, nature of the stadium.
Walters and Lachie Neale took it all in. giving a cauldron-like atmosphere. “I tried to mentally picture what
Despite needing to swap football It’s a breathtaking sight from any it would be like at capacity crowd
boots for construction boots section of the stadium but it also in a blockbuster game; a derby or a“WALKING OUT
ONTO THE GROUND,
THERE WAS THAT
GENUINE FEELING
OF EXCITEMENT.”
NAT FYFE
EXCITED: Nat Fyfe takes a look
around the new Perth Stadium.FREO’S NEW FORTRESS
NEW FORTRESS: The
leadership group take in their
IF WE CAN GET AS new home ground from 2018.
MANY FREO FANS
AS WE CAN IN THE
GROUND, WE’LL GET
THE PURPLE ARMY
ROARING.”
NAT FYFE
final, and I know it’s going to
be unbelievable.
“And not just as player,
as a spectator it’s going to be
just as exciting.
“It will be a real showpiece.”
Fyfe has been dedicated to
Fremantle since his arrival in 2009
and the new stadium only added
to the attractiveness of continuing
his career as a Freo Docker.
“At some level you do need to
consider your workplace for the
rest of your career,” Fyfe said.
“We have a brand new stadium
in a city that is really starting to
thrive, coupled with a brand new The group already has proven
training and administration facility themselves at the ground,
at Cockburn Central. winning both games in 2017
“As an athlete playing footy, against Melbourne and Richmond.
there’s really no better place to Fyfe says there’s no better way
be in Australia and I mean that to get used to playing on the
quite genuinely.” big stage than to play in a big
Fyfe also feels there may be no atmosphere every second week.
better place to be a spectator, and “It’s easy for me to say we’ve
hopes that Fremantle’s fans and got the talent, youth and
players can make the stadium a excitement at the club,”
difficult place for teams to visit. Fyfe said.
“They’ve really catered for the “But when you look at some of
fan experience, it’s going to be the numbers and the performances
industry-leading across Australia,” being stacked by our first, second
Fyfe said. and third year players – they’re as
“Domain Stadium became a good as anyone else in the country.
fortress and a really tough away “As an athlete, having a mental
trip because of how loud and edge is something that you can’t
assertive our fans were. measure, but to know that you’re
“We want to quickly establish playing in the newest and best
ourselves at the new Perth and biggest facility, it somewhat
Stadium with that same sort diminishes the intimidation factor
of atmosphere. of going interstate and playing at
“If we can get as many Freo fans a big interstate venue.
as we can in the ground, we’ll get “We’re going to have big games
the Purple Army roaring.” here and really get ourselves ready
Fyfe knows that for Fremantle for what a finals atmosphere will
to win the ultimate prize, their up be like in Melbourne.
and coming list will need to “That will be priceless for
become masters at the MCG. the team.”
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Nat Fyfe drew a big crowd
at the club’s open training
session in July.
FREO SETTLES IN
SCHOOLS OUT!
Fremantle’s new training base at As the main squad trained,
Cockburn Central was the place to Johnny and Jenny Docker did the
be in the July school holidays. rounds, kids got their faces painted
F
The wet conditions didn’t and hit92.9 was on hand with
remantle players and dampen the spirits for those who plenty of giveaways.
staff have settled participated in the HBF School As training wrapped up, the
in to the club’s Holiday Fun Day at Victor George posters, hats, jumpers and pens
new home base at Kailis Oval on Tuesday 11 July. came out for a signing session - with
Cockburn ARC, which Freo midfielder Bradley Hill was the signatures of Nat Fye, Michael
houses Freo’s elite the ‘king of the kids’ on the day and Walters and Lachie Neale the most
training and administration facility. said the event was just as much fun sought after.
The state-of-the-art building for the players.
integrates the Fremantle Football “The kids have been enjoying
Club and the community and is it, it’s good to see a smile on their
expected to attract more than one faces and it makes the day really
million visitors per year. enjoyable for the players,” Hill said. THE KIDS HAVE BEEN
Freo fans have already had a “There was a bit of rain but that ENJOYING IT, IT’S
chance to see the award-winning didn’t bother the kids too much, we GOOD TO SEE A SMILE
facility through a number of clinics, just came inside and had a heap of ON THEIR FACES AND
training sessions and events. fun on the inflatables.” IT MAKES THE DAY
The following day, more than REALLY ENJOYABLE
2500 fans flocked to Cockburn ARC FOR THE PLAYERS.”
for open training, with the chance to
see Freo players in action and to
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administration facility, was 12 months compete in a range of kids headed down to Legacy Park the final, held as a curtain raiser
acknowledged as the Best Public building categories. to test their abilities against boys at Domain Stadium during Freo’s
Use Building (Over $20 million) Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich paid and girls from around the State. clash with Gold Coast in round 20.
at the Master Builders-Bankwest tribute to Multiplex as well as the There were 18 separate “I’m very excited. I haven’t been
Excellence in Construction awards key stakeholders in the project. competitions for the Freo Long to a Freo game before,”
held at the Perth Convention Centre “Alongside the City of Cockburn, Bomb, Freo Fast Ball and Freo Pollard said.
on Saturday 22 July. we were very fortunate to have had Kwick Kick competitions for boys “I’m sure I’ll feel nervous with
The awards have been the best construction company in and girls in years 4-6. some butterflies playing on Domain
established as the major Multiplex build the facility, as well Manjimup Primary Student Nikki but it’ll be really exciting.
commercial/industrial awards as the team they assembled to Pollard, 12, was just one who turned “I’ll have to get lots of
in WA since their introduction in deliver it,” Rosich said. heads on the day, winning practice in.”
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Nasmin Donovan presented with Freo
jumpers in the next generation curtain
raiser in round 17.
N EX T GE N E R AT ION
TAKES OFF
THROUGH THEIR INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT REGION IN THE KIMBERLEY AND
FIVE METROPOLITAN ZONES, FREMANTLE ARE WORKING TO LAY THE FOUNDATIONS
THAT GROW THE GAME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS, MAKING
COMMUNITIES STRONGER AND GIVING TALENTED PLAYERS EVERY CHANCE
TO MAKE THEIR AFL DREAM A REALITY.
T
he Fremantle Dockers Fremantle will play a crucial role Fremantle is working with Fremantle also undertook
are leaving no stone in the development of these talented Garnduwa, which describes itself training sessions at Clontarf’s
unturned in the footballers, with players receiving as Australia’s only indigenous sport academies in Broome, Derby
search for the stars individual education and training and recreation organisation, and and Fitzroy Crossing. A further
of the future as their relating to skill acquisition, diet, to deliver training and education week of these training and
Next Generation strength and conditioning. The programs with the aim of not only educational sessions are planned
Academy eyes off indigenous and club will work closely with the identifying talent in the region but for October in Kununurra and
multicultural talent. players over the coming years, to also improve engagement in Halls Creek.
The club has already identified 10 with the possibility of becoming junior football. “The overall aim of the Kimberley
players through the academy, who an academy selection in the Fremantle football operations academy is to enhance participation
have all been approved by the AFL as future when they are eligible for coordinator Casey York said it was in Australian rules,” York said.
potential future draft concessions. the draft. exciting for Fremantle to have the “Not only do we have access
These concessions include four opportunity to play a part in the to talent in the region, we’re
indigenous players who hail from THE long-term development of football working to provide assistance
the Kimberley in Jason Carter, 17, of
Wyndham, Liam Henry, 16, of Derby,
KIMBERLEY in the region.
“The academy training programs
and development to those
coaches running these sessions
Isaiah Butters, 16, of Halls Creek and In the Kimberley, Fremantle have will incorporate skill-based training and contribute to community
Leno Thomas, 16, of Kununurra and six been allocated a region with a rich and will also include education development.”
players with a multicultural background football history. aspects on areas such as leadership, In August, York visited Derby,
from within Freo’s metropolitan zones The club is aiming to provide personal standards, nutrition and Fitzroy Crossing and Broome to
in Thomas Medhat, 17, of West Perth, strong development pathways mental well-being.” attend clinics and present
Manfred Kelly, 16, of South Fremantle, for participants and engage With Garnduwa, Fremantle ran coaching seminars.
Joel Western, 15, of Claremont, Keanu stakeholders within the community academy programs at hubs in Broome, “The coaching seminars provided
Haddow, 15, of East Fremantle and to enhance existing AFL programs Fitzroy Crossing, Derby, Kununurra and coach development to local coaches
twin brothers Christopher and Brandon available to boys and girls aged 11 Halls Creek throughout a four-week by demonstrating our drills and
Walker, 15, of East Fremantle. to 16 throughout the Kimberley. period in August. coaching techniques,” York said.
26 FREMANTLEFC.COM.AUNEXT GENERATION ACADEMY
FREO’S METRO & EACH CONCESSION
MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS SIGNING
To assist in the development of children aged 13 to 14,
metropolitan talent, Fremantle with multicultural players JASON CARTER, 17
have been allocated five WAFL club born between 2003-2004 invited Wyndham, Kimberley
regions, including East Fremantle, to participate in training sessions
South Fremantle, Peel, West Perth during June and July. THOMAS MEDHAT, 17
and Claremont. More than 100 players West Perth Metropolitan Zone
Fremantle’s Brady Grey, Michael registered and participated in
Johnson and Harley Bennell joined the training sessions. These LIAM HENRY, 16
Derby, Kimberley
Freo’s academy coaches to share sessions included skill development
their football knowledge over and finished with an education ISAIAH BUTTERS, 16
three talent days held across component on leadership, Halls Creek, Kimberley
the metropolitan area. personal standards and working
From those sessions more in a team environment. LENO THOMAS, 16
than 200 talented youths across A curtain raiser was held on Kununurra, Kimberley
years 6 and 7 have been invited Sunday 16 July prior to Fremantle’s MANFRED KELLY, 16
back to their respective zones for home Carlton Draught Derby, South Fremantle Metropolitan Zone
a four-week training block to with 50 players selected and
WA
prepare for a development carnival it is the club’s intention to JOEL WESTERN, 15
held in October. re-engage everyone who Claremont Metropolitan Zone
In addition, Fremantle have been participated in this program
running multicultural programs for in 2018. CHRISTOPHER
WALKER, 15
East Fremantle Metropolitan Zone
BRANDON WALKER, 15
East Fremantle Metropolitan Zone
THE OVERALL AIM OF THE KIMBERLEY
ACADEMY IS TO ENHANCE PARTICIPATION KEANU HADDOW, 15
IN AUSTRALIAN RULES.”
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FREMANTLEFC.COM.AU 272017 ROUND
BY ROUND ROUND 14-23
ROUND 14 ROUND 15 ROUND 16
v Geelong v St Kilda v Nth Melbourne
Sunday 25 June, 1.10pm Sunday 2 July, 2.40pm Sunday 9 July, 1.10pm
Simonds Stadium Domain Stadium Etihad Stadium
FREMANTLE FREMANTLE FREMANTLE
1.1 8.3 11.4 11.6 (72) 4.3 7.5 10.7 12.8 (80) 4.3 9.4 9.6 13.8 (86)
GEELONG ST KILDA NORTH MELBOURNE
2.0 4.5 7.9 10.14 (74) 1.5 6.8 8.14 12.17 (89) 1.2 6.3 8.4 12.10 (82)
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
Fremantle fought until the final seconds to go Fremantle fought bravely for the second week in Ryan Nyhuis sealed a dream debut with two
down to the Cats by two points. Fremantle a row, leading at every change before the Saints late goals that helped Fremantle hold on for a
kicked seven unanswered goals in the first clinched victory in the dying stages of the game. heart-stopping four-point win over the Roos.
20 minutes of the second quarter to open up Michael Walters led the way as a forward and The young defender was a late inclusion into the
a 34-point lead, however the Cats were able midfielder, kicking six goals and gathering 32 team and was a revelation in attack, kicking four
to claw the margin back. A missed snap for touches (18 contested). goals. Freo dodged a bullet when Todd Goldstein
goal from Michael Walters with a second to go missed a set shot in the dying seconds of the
allowed Geelong to hold on. Sean Darcy was KEY STATS match to seal a second close victory over North
impressive in his debut game with 40 hit-outs. GOALS Walters 6 Melbourne for the season.
DISPOSALS Walters 32
KEY STATS MARKS Hughes 14 KEY STATS
GOALS Tucker 3 TACKLES Darcy, Fyfe, Mundy 7 GOALS Nyhuis 4
DISPOSALS Neale 29 FREO FANS’ MVP Michael Walters DISPOSALS Fyfe 33
MARKS Hamling, Blakely, Walters 7 MARKS Blakely 12
TACKLES Neale, Weller, Mundy, TACKLES Suban 10
Hamling 6 DEBUT Ryan Nyhuis
FREO FANS’ MVP FREO FANS’ MVP FREO FANS’ MVP
DEBUT Sean Darcy, Josh Deluca FREO FANS’ MVP Nat Fyfe
FREO FANS’ MVP Connor Blakely
28 FREMANTLEFC.COM.AUROUND 17 ROUND 18 ROUND 19
v West Coast v Hawthorn v GWS
Sunday 16 July, 2.40pm Saturday 22 July, 5.40pm Saturday 29 July, 2.10pm
Domain Stadium Domain Stadium Spotless Stadium
2016
FREMANTLE FREMANTLE FREMANTLE
0.3 2.8 3.13 5.14 (44) 2.0 3.4 5.5 7.6 (48) 3.3 6.6 11.8 13.8 (86)
WEST COAST HAWTHORN GWS
4.1 5.4 9.6 11.8 (74) 4.3 6.6 9.9 15.10 (100) 3.5 6.7 8.11
13.20 (98)
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
The Eagles’ four-goal to nil opening burst proved Hawthorn continued their winning streak against A valiant effort from a youthful Fremantle side
to be the difference in the 46th Carlton Draught Fremantle, with a 52-point victory at Domain couldn’t hold back a determined GWS team.
Derby, In a clash overshadowed by Fremantle’s Stadium. Connor Blakely tried hard all night in Freo took a 15-point lead into the final term but
inaccurate kicking, Nat Fyfe finished with 30 defence with 29 touches and nine marks, while the Giants clicked into gear in the final quarter
disposals (19 contested) after fighting hard for first-year ruckman Sean Darcy finished with 31 and won by eight points. Nat Fyfe finished with
his team all day. hit-outs and six tackles. Michael Walters suffered 31 touches and two goals, while young defender
a knee injury, which would see him miss the Luke Ryan was impressive with 25 possessions
KEY STATS remainder of the 2017 season. and 14 marks.
GOALS Walters 2
DISPOSALS Neale 34 KEY STATS KEY STATS
MARKS Blakely 11 GOALS McCarthy, Kersten 2 GOALS Kersten 3
TACKLES Blakely, Crozier, Fyfe 6 DISPOSALS Blakely 29 DISPOSALS Fyfe 31
MILESTONE Nick Suban MARKS Blakely 9 MARKS Ryan 14
150 FFC games TACKLES Darcy 6 TACKLES Ryan 6
FREO FANS’ MVP Connor Blakely FREO FANS’ MVP Connor Blakely FREO FANS’ MVP Nat Fyfe
FREO FANS’ MVP FREO FANS’ MVP FREO FANS’ MVP
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