Docker Annual 2020

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ROUND ONE Due to the Covid-19 lock out, Fremantle played Essendon in front of an empty Marvel Stadium on 21 March, 2020.

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From the President From the CEO From the Coach From the Captain Member Update Honour Board From the AFLW Coach From the AFLW Captain AFLW Fairest and Best AFLW Season Review Doig Medal Event Wrap Doig Medallist: Luke Ryan

29 Players’ Trademark Award: Ethan Hughes 30 Best Clubman: Alex Pearce 31 Beacon Award: Caleb Serong 32 Doig Medal Tributes 36 All Australian & 22Under22 38 AFL Season Review 50 Player Profiles 68 Community Update 70 Staff List 71 2020 Partners

from the president

T

o the Purple Army, Considering the difficult and crazy

significant change, I feel that we were ready to

who remain with us today and the players and staff

adapt to the unexpected nature of what 2020

who unfortunately had to leave the organisation.

would throw at us.

The challenge that Covid threw up required

year it’s been as a result of Covid-19,

we are really pleased (but not satisfied!) with

While a pandemic is clearly an awful event

us to make clear and quick decisions to avert

where we find ourselves at the end of the

and something we would all want to avoid,

what could have been a financial disaster.

2020 season.

our first hub on the Gold Coast clearly

To get to this position, it took a full Club effort,

demonstrated that we were a Club that was

On behalf of the Club, I would like to thank

growing and benefitting from the experience.

everyone involved, from our players, our football department and our staff and

from our men’s and women’s players, to our management, coaches, football staff and

Everyone embraced the challenge with a

management of the organisation – we know

administration staff.

positive attitude and that’s how the Club

this year has taken a toll and the Club remains

was seen from the outside.

in a strong position because of your sacrifice.

from our members and supporters. More than

When we departed for our second hub in Cairns,

When the reality of Covid-19 hit, we quickly

any other year in our history, you showed why

we really built on our initial experience and we

launched the Forever Project. It was an

you are the lifeblood of this Club.

saw this with the players’ efforts on the field

ambitious project with a scope that recognised

with some important wins against Melbourne

the significant support we would require from

and North Melbourne.

our members and supporters.

in Justin Longmuir. In hindsight, given that

Granted, it was clearly an extremely challenging

It was the Club giving in order to receive,

we were already going through a period of

year that took its toll on our people, both those

as we knew that no-one was immune to

We asked a lot - and received even more -

Coming out of the 2019 season we added a new CEO in Simon Garlick and senior coach

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the pandemic. The level of contribution we

to make Fremantle Oval a fortress where

of both high capability specific to the role

received by far exceeded our expectations

they haven’t lost since 2018.

they are required to fill, but most critically

and that level of contribution is even more

high character.

significant given the challenges you were all

We then had to wait for months for Freo

facing at the time.

football to return to WA. They say absence

Everyone is here for the right reasons and

makes the heart grow fonder and I know I

we’re focused on being the best that we can

In the midst of all of this, we also had the

wasn’t the only one who was excited to be

be on and off field. While we know we are

significant blow of seeing the AFL Women’s

able to get back to Optus Stadium.

just beginning our journey towards sustained

competition cut short with our girls unbeaten in seven matches.

success, the hard work done to date has set Nothing beats going to the game and seeing the

the Club up for an exciting growth period

players live and being able to cheer them on.

both on and off the field.

and the majority of our players put their

After six games interstate to start the season,

It all links back to our communications heading

working and personal lives on hold to chase

our AFL team acknowledged that they loved

into next season, that The Future is Here at

their dreams and bring glory to Fremantle.

coming home to the support of the Purple

Fremantle, and that applies to both our men’s

Army. It gave them such a lift.

and women’s teams.

After all the uncertainty of 2020, it is with great

We say this knowing we haven’t achieved the

pride and relief that I can say very confidently

ultimate goal yet. We are grounded in reality,

that this Club remains in great shape.

but there is so much to be excited about.

The AFLW is a semi-professional competition

It was heartbreaking to see first hand all of that hard work and sacrifice go unrewarded.

But what we did get from that season was a terrific summer in the middle of Fremantle.

From a list management perspective, our

We’re very confident that the work we have

We can’t underestimate how much our AFLW

AFL team finished 12th with the youngest

all done is setting us up for next season and

team continue to represent the heart of our club.

list in the competition, while our AFLW team

for a sustained and successful future.

They give us a chance to get back to our roots at

was unbeaten and go into the 2021 NAB AFL

Fremantle Oval, where the supporters are right

Women’s competition with the fourth youngest

It’s going to be an exciting ride and we can’t

on top of the ground and the girls are so giving

list in the competition.

wait to share it with you.

with their time before and after the game.

Looking at our personnel from a coaching, Both Jan and I love going down there and it’s no

management and administration perspective,

surprise that our AFLW players have been able

we have unashamedly sought to target people

2020 Board Members

DALE ALCOCK

CRAIG CARTER

JAMES CLEMENT

TONY GRIST

ANDREA HALL

COLLEEN HAYWARD

PETER MANN

SUE MURPHY

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from the CEO

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A

lot happens in a year doesn’t it?

Back in March, at our AFL Season

home and the very few administration staff

And I can’t get past how good our supporters

that remained were charged with the task of

were this season.

keeping the football Club strong.

Launch, we enjoyed a breakfast

You always think they’re important – but you

at Optus Stadium with our players, staff,

Following countless Zoom calls, and a very

just have to ask any one of our players and they

corporate partners and sponsors, to kick off

generous donation from our President and

will tell you…the game is just not the same

what should have been the 2020 Toyota AFL

passionate member Dale Alcock, we proudly

without them.

Premiership Season.

launched our Forever Project at the end of May.

From when I left my seat at that breakfast to

It was a call to arms and a way for the Purple

address the room, to when I sat back down,

Army to help keep us strong… Forever. This

the NBA had announced it was cancelling its

project would not have been possible without

Who would have thought we would have been

season until further notice.

Dale’s inspiration and contribution and on

so grateful to play in front of 20,000 fans at

behalf of the entire Freo family I thank him for

Optus Stadium! We were lucky enough to do so

his support of the Club in our time of need.

seven times and we’re thrilled that Fremantle

The energy drawn from the cheers, the chants

The reality of Covid-19’s impact on the world was starting to hit and we had to immediately

and the familiar faces is immeasurable.

members and supporters were able to top the

focus on operating in an uncertain and

While we had anticipated a strong response to

AFL’s attendance in 2020 and see their team in

potentially dangerous environment.

the project, with so many supporters indicating

action more than any other Club in the AFL.

they would leave their money with the Club, It first impacted our AFL Women’s season.

what unfolded over the weeks that followed

I acknowledge that it was a really tough year

was truly incredible.

for everyone. We can now put a full stop on

We were sitting 6-0 when the AFL decided

the 2020 season and take in what we learnt

to cancel the final two games of the regular

A mind-boggling 51,577 members stuck

about ourselves and each other and keep

season and go straight to finals in the hope

with the Club or got on board. This vital

pushing forward.

of accelerating a premiership outcome.

membership and corporate revenue from the project ensured we protected a critical and

This year has shown us what we are made of

Our maiden finals win, a 70-point victory against

significant portion of our cash reserves. All

and more importantly, it has given us a glimpse

Gold Coast in front of an empty Fremantle Oval,

under the proposition that there could be no

into what we can become.

sent us 7-0, but it wasn’t enough. The season

games played in front of crowds.

was cancelled and the AFL declared there would be no AFLW Premiers in 2020.

Good people and great organisations deal We still have a struggle ahead with the future

with what they are confronted with and

impacts of the virus, but as a newcomer, it was

move forward.

This was absolutely devastating for our players,

really special to see what the people of this

our staff and our fans. There is so much passion

Club were able to achieve.

for our AFLW team, and the heartbreak was felt across the entire Freo community.

We should all be inspired to have been part of a Fremantle Football Club that not only dealt with

We had two different hub stints, where our

the cards it was handed this year but treated

players and staff packed up and farewelled

every obstacle as an opportunity to improve

loved ones to get the job done.

and help us get to where we want to be.

program, thank you for the way you inspired us,

As a young group, these eight weeks together

That, to me, is as clear an indication as any

made us proud and also for the way you held

in Queensland fast tracked relationships and

that we are heading in the right direction.

yourselves during such a difficult time.

built connections and I have no doubt we

To senior coach Trent Cooper, captain Kara Antonio and everyone involved in our AFLW

There is some serious unfinished business there

will see the benefits and impact of this time

We are nowhere near where we want to be,

together in the years to come.

we feel no level of contentment, but we take

that we can’t wait to watch unfold in 2021.

so much from a year that many others want to We fielded young and inexperienced sides

forget, as we move forward together towards

The unsettling nature of what was unfolding

this year. Some games we learnt some hard

sustainable and consistent success.

then began impacting the AFL season. We got

lessons, but we also got to enjoy some good

through round 1 without the Purple Army, or any

wins together and see encouraging signs,

You don’t wait for your destiny… you go out

fans, at Marvel Stadium.

which was really satisfying for the group and

and achieve it.

our supporters.

But for the two months that followed, the

So let’s go about achieving what this Club

players had to stay on top of their games from

so truly deserves.

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from the Coach

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A

s a coaching group, we have just

they helped each other out when they faced

As well as Phil, our whole medical

finished a busy off-season planning

a challenge.

department is relatively new. It’s great to

for the summer and our focus has been on playing a more consistent

and better brand of footy in 2021.

have new ideas around the footy Club and I I saw some fantastic signs from our staff and

think this will be reinvigorating for the players.

players going out of their way to help each other get through some really difficult situations.

The players have done their bit and have come

We’re also really excited to have brought in five new players through the draft in Heath

back in good shape. They’re really eager to

This season was also a learning opportunity.

Chapman, Nathan O’Driscoll, Brandon

improve both individually and as a team.

I learnt through difficult situations that I need

Walker, Joel Western and Josh Treacy. They’re

to trust myself, trust my philosophies and trust

all really good characters and, just like my

what I’ve learnt over the years.

experience with last year’s draftees, I can tell

The message at the end of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership season was that we weren’t

they’re really keen to get started.

satisfied with where we were at, and that

I also learnt that I carry on a bit in the coaches

message remains the same.

box a little bit more than I thought I would! But

They’ve all been working towards this point

I feel I’m definitely a better coach than I was at

for a number of years and you can see their

2020 was about growth and being better than

the start of the year and, hopefully, all our players

joy from it coming to fruition. I can tell that

we were at the start of the year and I think we

and staff can say the same about their growth.

this energy is going to go into their pre-season

ticked that box. But success and continuing

to see if they can get a game next year.

that growth is not guaranteed – we know

So while we’re not satisfied, we can also say

we’re going to have to work really hard this

that we’re a better footy Club than we were at

Finally, I’d like to thank everyone, especially

pre-season.

the start of 2020.

our members and supporters, for your

That comes down to each and every one

Looking ahead to 2021 we’ve added some

of the people working at the football Club

new coaches in Matthew Boyd and Joel Corey,

I know I’m new to the role but I’m not new to

getting better, including players and staff.

as well as Phil Merriman as our new high

Fremantle and I know we’re nothing without

performance manager.

our members. You’re a loyal and passionate

support during my first year as senior coach.

It’s well documented the challenges faced by

group and, personally, I feel a responsibility

every AFL Club in 2020. What I’m proud of,

I know Matthew and Joel are really good

from a Fremantle perspective, is how we looked

relationship builders and they’ve been there

to take the positives out of everything we did.

and done that on the footy field.

Every time we were confronted with a

They’re really keen to help players be their best

challenge, we looked at the growth that

selves, which is something I look for in a coach.

we could gain from it.

They’re going to get their hands dirty and do

to help deliver a team that you’re proud of.

We’ll keep working away and I’ll see you all in March for the start of the season.

everything they can to help our players improve.

As a first-year senior coach, the first six weeks of being up in our hub on the Gold Coast was

Their coaching experience will also have an

incredibly valuable as it allowed me to further

impact in the way we play and the way we

get to know the players and staff. I got to see

structure up, so I’m looking forward to hearing

how they interact with each other and how

their ideas.

PERSONALLY, I FEEL A RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP DELIVER A TEAM THAT YOU’RE PROUD OF.

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from the captAin

I

t was already going to be a season of

I’m already getting texts from players talking

Returning to that atmosphere, it finally felt

significant change under our new senior

about levelling up. We want to start our pre-

like we were playing AFL footy again.

coach Justin Longmuir and then the

season as fit as we can. Right now it’s about

Covid-19 pandemic hit.

getting our bodies and minds right to attack

I feel extremely fortunate that we were one

the first half of the year.

of the few clubs who were able to enjoy that

Just as we were working on a new system with

support this season and having that possibility

a young playing group, we had to put everything

There’s a sense of excitement around and we

of playing in front of 40,000 to 50,000 fans

on hold. We didn’t see each other for months

can credit this to a number of factors.

once again is really motivating me for next year.

and we couldn’t train as a team.

We’ve already seen the shift from players such

Everyone has dealt with different challenges

It felt like the season had been completely

as David Mundy, Michael Walters and myself to

and adversities this year and we’ve tried to play

derailed. This was only a minor issue in the

Caleb Serong, Adam Cerra, Andrew Brayshaw

a small part as a sport in providing a distraction

context of everything else going on in the world,

and Hayden Young – just to name a few.

and a sense of normality.

I can list off 10 to 12 players who put together

In return, what we’ve seen from our fans in

really high quality and consistent AFL-level

terms of their passion and commitment to our

We opened the season with some inconsistent

seasons, while in previous years, we’ve been

Club has been nothing short of inspiring.

footy. There were a lot of changes as we

limited to four or five.

but as a Club it felt like we were being grounded just as we were about to take off.

travelled away to the hub, we were trying

It’s helped the players, coaches, and everyone

new things and didn’t win games. From the

I also think in his first season, ‘JL’ has done

else involved realise how lucky they are to be

outside, I’m sure it was hard to see any

an incredible job, especially considering the

part of the Fremantle Dockers.

forward momentum.

challenges he faced.

Compare that to the second part of the

The players have taken to him, they really enjoy

season, where we had seven wins from our

what he’s thrown at us. I’ve learnt a lot of new

final 13 games. Each week we were stacking

things and I’m looking forward to what the next

Have a safe summer and I look forward to when

up good performances.

pre-season can deliver.

we’re all reunited again at games next year.

Even when we lost, we moved forward and we

In what was such an extraordinary season, it

had growth. These performances have given us

didn’t get much stranger than in rounds one

confidence that our system is working.

and two, where we played in empty stadiums.

At the end of each year, you talk to the media

In round three on the Gold Coast, there were

and make speeches at awards nights to sum

around 100 Freo fans at Metricon Stadium

up the season. The message is always that the

and they were going nuts for us. Every player

club is moving in the right direction and you

was just smiling and getting up and about

see promise.

from having only a small amount of that

The journey that we’re on was a bumpy one in

energy return.

In the past, it’s made me feel like a bit of a hype merchant, especially when we’ve had

After almost a year without a game in Perth,

disappointing runs into the end of the season.

we returned to Optus Stadium in round seven

This year, it really does feel like we’re in a

and played in front of 25,000 fans. We were so

position to launch into 2021.

excited, we really had to check ourselves to stay focused on what we needed to do pre-game.

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2020 and I can’t wait for 2021 to start.

IN RETURN, WHAT WE’VE SEEN FROM OUR FANS IN TERMS OF THEIR PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO OUR CLUB HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF INSPIRING.

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member update

T

he lives of more than a handful of

were sold, seeing the Forever Project generate

“There were 29 pledges between the three

Fremantle members were changed

more than $11.5 million for the Fremantle

members I called in Matt, David and Nick

forever as Fremantle announced

Football Club.

who won the house, the car and the groceries.

the winners of the Forever Mega

Draw in October.

The draw, which included more than $1 million

From talking to them and hearing the love they Belotti was lost for words when Club president

have for Freo, I have the feeling that the prizes

Dale Alcock made the call to pass on the life-

couldn’t have gone to better people.”

changing news.

in prizes, aimed to reward Fremantle’s most

The family of Bailey Banfield, who run

passionate and loyal members as the Club

“I’ve had the chance to calm down a bit but it

Willie Creek Pearls, were also involved with

navigated the financial pressures surrounding

was so surreal at the time. I was speechless,”

a generous donation of a necklace of white

the Covid-19 pandemic.

Belotti said.

Australian South Sea Cultured Pearls valued

Matt Belotti of Dianella, took out the major

“I told my girlfriend and she was absolutely

prize, the $700,000 ”Rosewood” home by

stunned. I’m just so thankful to Fremantle

The 47cm necklace was won by Alan of Erskine

Dale Alcock Homes located in Apsley Estate.

and I’m blown away by the whole thing.”

and his wife Shelly, who have been members

A seven-year member, Belotti made a ‘Platinum

Alcock was also on hand to inform 21-year

Pledge’ to the Club and had 11 entries into the draw

member David Michael that he had won a

In total, more than 500 of the 51,577 members

- equivalent to an $1100 contribution to Fremantle.

2020 Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport from

who supported the club won a prize and Alcock

Maddington Toyota and Canning Vale Toyota,

said he was thrilled but not totally surprised,

The 32-year-old was not alone in his generosity,

and seven-year member Nick Holt, who won a

by the generosity from the Club’s members.

with 97 per cent of members pledging or

Year’s Supply of Groceries valued at $12,000

donating a portion of their membership

thanks to the The Good Grocer.

at $15,950.

since 2000.

to the Club in some way.

“The Club’s been blown away by the high percentage of pledges that we’ve had but I

“I just felt lucky to be the president of the

think in the back of our minds, we already knew

Without the prospect of a game being played

Fremantle Dockers, having the chance to

the Purple Army had this level of support and

in front of fans at Optus Stadium in 2020, the

call some of our dedicated members and

passion for this Club.” Alcock said.

project generated $11.2 million of Fremantle’s

give back to them,” Alcock said.

$15.44 million pre-Covid membership budget.

“To see that come out in 2020, when everyone’s “The best part was that the winners were all

had a tough year, has just been an awesome

On top of existing member contributions, an

people who made significant pledges to our

endorsement of their love for the Fremantle

additional 3500 Forever Hero memberships

Forever Project and are long-term Freo members.

Football Club.”

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F

remantle held two functions in

“It was great to hear Justin share with us the

November and December to give

passion he clearly had all year. For him to share

members an update on Club

his vision, and for that to be a shared vision, is

operations and to get input from

really important - particularly in sport where

members on the Club’s direction.

there’s so much passion involved from the fans.

The Club’s second Members’ Advisory

“It was also important to hear about the impact

Forum was held at Fremantle headquarters

2020 had on the Club that I’ve loved for 26

in Cockburn in November as a follow-up to

years and I value being a part of the forum.”

the first session in February.

The event was followed in December by It was attended by 38 members who joined

the Annual Members’ Meeting held at The

Club directors, the executive team and

Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle.

key Club staff to exchange information and ideas about Club operations.

There were 320 members in attendance to get an update from Club personnel and to

The members heard from Club president Dale

hold a Q&A session with Alcock, Garlick, Bell

Alcock, CEO Simon Garlick, executive general

and Longmuir.

manager of football Peter Bell and senior coaches Justin Longmuir and Trent Cooper.

Garlick hoped members found the evening as valuable and informative as he had.

Members also had their chance to provide input into a number of key Club strategies and

“For us the night had two main goals - we

initiatives and were able to give more in-depth

wanted to inform our members, to make sure

feedback following the session.

they all had as much information as we could provide about the Club. It was also a chance

The topics discussed on the evening

for us to be informed, which was something we

included but were not limited to Fremantle

really appreciated through talking to members

member recognition concepts, the 2021

before and after the meeting,” Garlick said.

brand and marketing campaign and the Club’s ongoing plans to develop a stronger presence

“I emphasised at the Annual Members’ Meeting

in Fremantle.

that we want to be a Club that can compete on a sustained basis.

Chris Read, a member since 2006, said the forum provided a great balance of hearing from

“I know I can speak on behalf of everyone at

the Club and being able to provide feedback.

Fremantle when I say to our members that we feel privileged and fortunate to be charged

“There was a big focus on building towards

with running this organisation on your behalf

sustained success. I really feel that is

and we want to make you incredibly proud of

something everyone in this room believed in.

your Club.”

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YEAR

PRESIDENT

CEO

COACH

CAPTAIN

DOIG MEDALLIST

1995

Ross Kelly

David Hatt

Gerard Neesham

Ben Allan

Peter Mann

1996

Ross Kelly

David Hatt

Gerard Neesham

Ben Allan

Stephen O’Reilly

1997

Ross Kelly

David Hatt

Gerard Neesham

Peter Mann

Dale Kickett

1998

Ross Kelly/Ross McLean

David Hatt

Gerard Neesham

Peter Mann

Jason Norrish

1999

Ross McLean

David Hatt

Damian Drum

Chris Bond

Adrian Fletcher

2000

Ross McLean

David Hatt

Damian Drum

Adrian Fletcher/Shaun McManus

Troy Cook

2001

Ross McLean

David Hatt/Cameron Schwab

Damian Drum/Ben Allan

Adrian Fletcher/Shaun McManus

Peter Bell

2002

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly

Peter Bell

Matthew Pavlich

2003

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly

Peter Bell

Peter Bell

2004

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly

Peter Bell

Peter Bell

2005

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly

Peter Bell

Matthew Pavlich

2006

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly

Peter Bell

Matthew Pavlich

2007

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab

Chris Connolly/Mark Harvey

Matthew Pavlich

Matthew Pavlich

2008

Rick Hart

Cameron Schwab/Steve Rosich

Mark Harvey

Matthew Pavlich

Matthew Pavlich

2009

Rick Hart

Steve Rosich

Mark Harvey

Matthew Pavlich

Aaron Sandilands

2010

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Mark Harvey

Matthew Pavlich

David Mundy

2011

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Mark Harvey

Matthew Pavlich

Matthew Pavlich

2012

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Matthew Pavlich

Ryan Crowley

2013

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Matthew Pavlich

Nathan Fyfe

2014

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Matthew Pavlich

Nathan Fyfe

2015

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Matthew Pavlich

Aaron Sandilands

2016

Steve Harris

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

David Mundy

Lachie Neale

2017

Dale Alcock

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Nathan Fyfe

Bradley Hill

2018

Dale Alcock

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Nathan Fyfe

Lachie Neale

2019

Dale Alcock

Steve Rosich

Ross Lyon

Nathan Fyfe

Nathan Fyfe

2020

Dale Alcock

Simon Garlick

Justin Longmuir

Nathan Fyfe

Luke Ryan

LIFE MEMBER

POSITION/S

YEARS SERVICE

YEAR INDUCTED

ALL AUSTRALIAN

Ross Kelly

Chairman

1994 - 1998

1999

Matthew Pavlich

Shane Parker

Player

1994 - 2007

2003

Paul Hasleby

Shaun McManus

Player

1994 - 2008

2004

Peter Bell

Matthew Pavlich

Player

1999 - 2016

2006

Aaron Sandilands

Paul Hasleby

Player

1999 - 2010

2007

Luke McPharlin

2012

James Walker

Player

1997 - 2007

2007

Michael Johnson

2013

Troy Cook

Player

1999 - 2007

2007

Hayden Ballantyne

Peter Bell

Player

1994 - 1995, 2001 - 2008

2007

Nathan Fyfe

Antoni Grover

Player

1998 - 2012

2009

David Mundy

2015

Rick Hart

President

2002 - 2009

2009

Michael Walters

2019

Luke McPharlin

Player

2001 - 2015

2010

Luke Ryan

2020

Aaron Sandilands

Player

2001 - 2019

2010

David Mundy

Player

2003 - present

2012

GAMES AS CAPTAIN/ ACTING CAPTAIN

Michael Johnson

Player

2003 - 2018

2013

Matthew Pavlich

Ryan Crowley

Player

2002 - 2015

2013

Peter Bell

107 (2002 - 2006)

Dr Jeffrey Boyle

Physiotherapist

1995 - 2020

2013

Nathan Fyfe

70 (2017 - present)

Dr Ken Withers

Doctor

1995 - present

2013

Shaun McManus

44 (2000 - 2001)

Paul Duffield

Player

2003 - 2015

2014

Adrian Fletcher

44 (2000 - 2001)

Ben Allan

Player, Coach & Administrator

1994 - 2015

2014

Peter Mann

40 (1997 - 1998)

Stephen Hill

Player

2008 - present

2015

Ben Allan

22 (1995 - 1996)

Garrick Ibbotson

Player

2005 - 2017

2015

Chris Bond

19 (1999)

Chris Mayne

Player

2007 - 2016

2015

David Mundy

18 (2016)

Hayden Ballantyne

Player

2008 - 2019

2017

Nick Suban

Player

2008 - 2017

2017

FREMANTLE CAREER BROWNLOW VOTES

Syd Corser

Administrator

1994 - 2003

2017

Nathan Fyfe

184

Nathan Fyfe

Player

2009 - present

2018

Matthew Pavlich

126

Michael Walters

Player

2008 - present

2019

David Mundy

96

Steve Harris

President

2009 - 2016

2019

Aaron Sandilands

88

Dale Kickett

Player

1995 - 2002

2020

Peter Bell

80

Roger Hayden

Player & Coach

2000 - present

2020

Paul Hasleby

67

Lachie Neale

63

For more club records and historical information, visit fremantlefc.com.au/our-history

2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2003 2003 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014

2014 2014, 2015, 2019

189 (2007 - 2015)

Michael Walters

49

Michael Barlow

48

Shaun McManus

42

BEACON AWARD

BEST CLUBMAN

PLAYERS’ AWARD

LEADING GOAL KICKER

MEMBERSHIP

H & A LADDER

Scott Chisholm

-

-

Peter Mann (33)

18,456

13th

Gavin Mitchell

-

-

Kingsley Hunter (33)

19,622

13th

Mark Gale

-

-

Kingsley Hunter (32)

19,949

12th

Brad Dodd

Chris Bond/ Jason Norrish

-

Clive Waterhouse (30)

22,186

15th

Clem Michael

Ashley Prescott

-

Tony Modra (71)

24,896

15th

Paul Hasleby

John Rankin

-

Clive Waterhouse (53)

24,925

12th

Dion Woods

Leigh Brown

-

Matthew Pavlich/Justin Longmuir (28)

23,898

16th

Paul Medhurst

Shaun McManus

-

Trent Croad (42)

23,775

13th

Graham Polak

Troy Longmuir

-

Paul Medhurst (50)

25,368

5th

Andrew Browne

Matthew Carr

-

Paul Medhurst (41)

32,780

9th

David Mundy

Troy Cook

-

Matthew Pavlich (61)

34,124

10th

Marcus Drum

Luke Webster

-

Matthew Pavlich (71)

35,666

3rd

Robert Warnock

Heath Black

-

Matthew Pavlich (72)

43,343

11th

Rhys Palmer

Luke Webster

-

Matthew Pavlich (67)

43,366

14th

Stephen Hill

Michael Johnson

-

Matthew Pavlich (28)

39,206

14th

Michael Barlow

Matthew de Boer

-

Matthew Pavlich (61)

40,069

6th

Tendai Mzungu

Matthew de Boer

-

Kepler Bradley/Chris Mayne (25)

42,762

11th

Lee Spurr

Tendai Mzungu

Chris Mayne

Matthew Pavlich (69)

42,918

7th

Cam Sutcliffe

Lee Spurr

Ryan Crowley

Michael Walters (46)

44,035

3rd

Matt Taberner

Alex Silvagni

Nathan Fyfe

Hayden Ballantyne (49)

48,777

4th

Alex Pearce

Jonathon Griffin

Nathan Fyfe

Michael Walters (44)

51,522

1st

Lachie Weller

Aaron Sandilands

Lachie Neale

Michael Walters (36)

51,889

16th

Luke Ryan

Zac Dawson

Nathan Fyfe

Cam McCarthy (25)

51,254

14th

Brennan Cox

Aaron Sandilands

Ed Langdon

Michael Walters (22)

55,639

14th

Sam Switkowski

Aaron Sandilands

Nathan Fyfe

Michael Walters (40)

51,431

13th

Caleb Serong

Alex Pearce

Ethan Hughes

Matthew Taberner (29)

51,577

12th

MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES

CLUB FINALS PLAYED 15

FREMANTLE GOALS KICKED

FREMANTLE GAMES PLAYED

Aaron Sandilands

15

Matthew Pavlich

700

Matthew Pavlich

353

David Mundy

14

Michael Walters

276

David Mundy

332

Ryan Crowley

12

Hayden Ballantyne

254

Aaron Sandilands

271

Michael Johnson

11

Jeff Farmer

224

Michael Johnson

244

Matthew Pavlich

160

Round 15, 2001 - Round 16, 2008

Matthew Pavlich

David Mundy

124

Round 6, 2005 - Round 16, 2010

Paul Hasleby

90

Round 1, 2002 - Round 1, 2006

Troy Cook

88

Round 1, 2000 - Round 22, 2003

James Walker

87

Round 10, 2001 - Round 7, 2005

Danyle Pearce

87

Round 8, 2012 - Round 21, 2015 (15 with Port)

Nathan Fyfe

11

Chris Mayne

196

Luke McPharlin

244

Paul Medhurst

85

Round 9, 2002 - Round 4, 2006

Stephen Hill

11

Clive Waterhouse

178

Shane Parker

238

Shaun McManus

82

Round 19, 2000 - Round 11, 2004

Chris Mayne

11

Justin Longmuir

166

Shaun McManus

228

Peter Bell

79

Round 10, 2001 - Round 21, 2004

Michael Walters

11

Paul Medhurst

166

Stephen Hill

218

Michael Johnson

78

Round 14, 2010 - Round 22, 2013

Matthew de Boer

10

Nathan Fyfe

158

Paul Hasleby

208

Nick Suban

10

Tony Modra

148

Antoni Grover

202

COACHES

GAMES

WINS

LOSSES

DRAWS

Gerard Neesham (1995 - 1998)

88

Damian Drum (1999 - Round 9, 2001)

53

32

56

0

2020 MILESTONES

13

40

0

Ben Allan (Round 10 - 22, 2001)

13

PLAYER

2

11

0

50 AFL GAMES

ROUND

OPPONENT

DATE

Chris Connolly (2002 - Round 15, 2007)

129

67

62

0

Luke Ryan

1

Essendon

Saturday 21 March

Mark Harvey (Round 16, 2007 - 2011)

97

39

58

0

Adam Cerra

9

Collingwood

Sunday 2 August

Ross Lyon (2012 - Round 22, 2019)

175

92

82

1

Andrew Brayshaw

12

Carlton

Saturday 15 August

17

7

10

0

100 AFL GAMES Travis Colyer

3

Port Adelaide

Sunday 21 June

Rory Lobb

12

Carlton

Saturday 15 August

Justin Longmuir (2020) 2020 AFL DEBUTS PLAYER

ROUND

OPPONENT

DATE

Sam Sturt

1

Essendon

Saturday 21 March

Hayden Young

2

Brisbane

Saturday 13 June

Caleb Serong

4

Gold Coast Suns

Saturday 27 June

Michael Frederick

7

West Coast Eagles

Sunday 19 July

Tobe Watson

8

Geelong

Monday 27 July

Liam Henry

13

Sydney

Saturday 22 August

AFL RISING STAR

CLUB FINALS RECORD

BROWNLOW MEDAL

Paul Hasleby

2000

Finals played

Nathan Fyfe 2015, 2019

Rhys Palmer

2008

Finals wins

6

Caleb Serong

2020

Finals losses

9

15

CON REGAN MEMORIAL AWARD

AFLPA AWARDS

Beryl Regan, Chris Connolly

2007

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

Tony Buhagiar

2009

Nathan Fyfe

Peter ‘Bink’ Phillips

2014, 2015

2014

BEST FIRST YEAR PLAYER

Brian O’Donnell

2017

Paul Hasleby

2000

Gary Ingraham

2019

Rhys Palmer

2008

John Nykyforak

2020

Michael Barlow

2010

Caleb Serong

2020

22UNDER22 TEAM Michael Walters, Nathan Fyfe

2013

Lachie Neale

2015

Sean Darcy, Ed Langdon

2018

Sean Darcy, Andrew Brayshaw & Adam Cerra

2020

from the AFLW Coach

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very year, the standard of the AFLW

Our final selection at the draft was a very

structures across the AFL and AFLW, we are

improves and every year the message

popular one with our players, and for good

extremely pleased to have almost the entirety

to the players is the same - we have to

reason. Tiah Haynes returns after playing for

of that group back for the 2021 campaign.

get better.

the Club in 2017 and 2018. In that time she battled a number of injuries and she’s since

I think we have a group that has a great mix of

While there was no premiership awarded in

bounced back, winning Subiaco’s best and

talent, experience and youth. At the top end we

2020, the record books show that we went

fairest and was also their best player in the

have an unchanged leadership group with some

through the season 7-0 and our goal in 2021 is

Grand Final. Tiah’s already proven that she’s

of the most damaging players in the competition.

to keep that streak going for as long as possible.

ready to go and I expect she can slot straight into our team in a variety of positions.

I’m proud of how the team and the Club has

We will also have the fourth youngest list in 2021, which gives us room to grow.

moved on from the disappointment of the

We also added Maggie MacLachlan after the

way the season ended. Right now, there’s just

draft when Jess Trend was unable to join us

But come round one none of this matters,

a desire to get back out there, play together

from North Melbourne for personal reasons.

the unbeaten season, the comeback stories

again and be successful once more.

Maggie’s more of a long-term player and she’s

or how the team looks on paper.

versatile back or forward. She kicked a couple There’s no bitterness over what happened.

of goals in the WAFLW grand final for Subiaco

It’s up to this group to work harder than they

A pandemic hit and the AFL acted accordingly.

and she’s got very good foot skills and intercept

ever have this pre-season, so we’re ready for

It was an unfortunate situation that we

marking ability as well.

what the competition throws at us come

couldn’t do anything about.

round one.

We also hope to find improvement in those

Heading into the 2020 competition, we had

returning from injury. Alex Williams is a strong

We also hold another ace up our sleeves in

a playing list that had 60 per cent turnover in

tall defender and Stephanie Cain was one of

Fremantle Oval. We have been unbeaten

the previous two seasons.

the AFLW’s best wings. To have their services

there for the past two seasons and, talking

available this year will be a huge boost for us.

to the members and supporters, I know the

This year, we have some stability in our list

passion and hunger is even stronger to see

and also five new faces that we’re incredibly

We’re also really excited to unveil Aine Tighe this

excited about.

year after her unfortunate pre-season injury.

this team succeed.

Tarnee Tester came in as a free agent from

Midfielder Ann McMahon is also targeting a

advantage in the competition due to the

West Coast. She was someone who we rated

debut in 2021, and what a special moment that

support of the Purple Army and I can’t wait

highly in her draft year and, while things didn’t

would be for the Club. To be honest, she’s lucky

to see you all out there again in 2021.

quite work out for her last year, we think she’ll

to be alive after her workplace accident as a

thrive in our forward line under our game style.

police officer when she was hit by a stolen car

We think we have got the best home ground

last Christmas.

We can see her hitting the scoreboard and also applying a lot of forward 50 pressure as well.

Within two weeks, she was back at the Club doing seated boxing and everything she could

Sarah Verrier was our first selection at the draft.

to recover as quickly as possible.

We thought all along that she was the number one pick in WA but she did have to battle a lot

Her rehab has been quite excruciating to go

of problems in 2020 due to injury. It doesn’t

through and the girls look up to her as an

change that she’s a really classy player who is

inspiration. How can anyone complain when

very versatile and we think that she will have a

seeing how hard Ann is working and what

long career at Freo.

she’s been through?

Our second pick was Mikayla Morrison, who

Without playing a game in 2020, Ann made

is an excitement machine in the forward line.

us better and we can’t wait for her to make

She’s got electrifying speed and knows how to

us even better when she does play.

THERE’S NO BITTERNESS OVER WHAT HAPPENED. A PANDEMIC HIT AND THE AFL ACTED ACCORDINGLY. IT WAS AN UNFORTUNATE SITUATION THAT WE COULDN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT.

find the goals. She’s also very good overhead for her size. She’ll be a project player as she

We were also fortunate to have an exceptional

works to get up to the rigours of a full AFLW

group of staff involved in our program in 2020,

game but there’s no reason why she can’t

who were a major reason for our success. Despite

contribute in her first season.

the dramatic effect of Covid-19 on staffing

DOcker annuAl 2020 >>> 17

from the Aflw captAin

I

t feels like only yesterday that our 2020

going through that pain barrier of getting

competition came to an abrupt end.

back and running again for the first time.

Now we’re back at the Club and getting

These four players, all bring something

ready to go again. It’s safe to say there’s no

different to the group and I think they don’t

shortage of motivation to be fitter, stronger

know the impact that they’ve had on all of

and to tighten up our game plan.

us as individuals and as a group. Watching how hard they’ve been pushing themselves

We’re not just working really hard in the gym

and trying to get back to full training and the

and on the track, we’re also just enjoying being

opportunity to play again.

BUT NOTHING COMPARES TO FREMANTLE OVAL WHEN IT’S PACKED OUT. YOU CAN’T HEAR YOURSELF THINK, YOU CAN’T HEAR YOUR TEAMMATES CALLING OUT TO YOU. THE ATMOSPHERE’S ELECTRIC AND IT’S UNLIKE ANYTHING I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE.

back together.

Hopefully, they all get to pull on the jumper Coming off the back of a pretty successful 2020

this season and that moment when they

remained strong through a really tough time.

competition, there’s been conversations about

run out onto the field will be a really special

It definitely taught me a lot, it taught me the

there being a lot of unfinished business for us.

moment for everyone.

importance of connection and relationships and

In a way, it feels like last season hasn’t finished.

Earlier in the pre-season I was given the honour of

While we start the 2021 season with zero wins,

being able to captain this group for a fifth season.

that there’s a lot more to life than just football.

the same as everyone else, we still want to use

I think going through that process has only bought the group closer together.

that momentum. This is what is making us so

I said at the time that being a captain at

determined this pre-season period.

Fremantle was the best job in the world, and

And that pain we felt on 22 March, we know

I mean that. It’s a job made even better by

you felt that too and your messages of love

Under AFLW guidelines, we can’t go into the

having four wonderful leaders in Kiara Bowers,

and support really helped us at the time.

2021 season with the same team and it was

Ebony Antonio, Gabby O’Sullivan and Hayley

hard to say goodbye to those teammates who

Miller beside me.

weren’t offered new contracts.

The pride we feel when we pull on the jumper every week, it’s not a pride we feel in each

It’s the same leadership group as 2020 and the

other, it’s what we feel about every Purple

On the plus side, we’ve added four new faces

leadership group has really stuck together over

Army fan that has been there week in week

in Tarnee Tester, Sarah Verrier, Mikayla Morrison

what’s been a turbulent 12 months.

out cheering us on.

We’ve grown and developed in our own

Even when we won our first final at a locked out

individual rights and learnt how to share the

Fremantle Oval, we could still hear and see your

It’s been exciting to see all five come in and

load in a number of different ways, both on and

passion from outside the ground.

show how they can make us better both on

off the field.

and Maggie MacLachlin and welcomed back Tiah Haynes.

and off the field.

But nothing compares to Fremantle Oval when The more leaders you can create and empower,

it’s packed out. You can’t hear yourself think,

We’re also hopeful about the potential returns

the better off you’re going to be in the long

you can’t hear your teammates calling out to

of Stephanie Cain, Alex Williams, Aine Tighe

run as a team and it’s great to know that the

you. The atmosphere’s electric and it’s unlike

and Ann McMahon from injury.

playing group backs us in and believes in us.

anything I’ve ever experienced before.

It’s safe to say that the past year really tested I did an ACL years ago and I know how hard it

all of us as leaders.

can be on the comeback trail - physically and

I think 2021 is going to be a ripper of a season.

We’re fired up and ready to go and we’ve got

mentally - spending countless hours in the gym

After the season was cancelled, my priority was

a really big statement to make to the rest of

when your teammates are on the track and

to make sure that the connection in the group

the competition.

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AFLw fairest and best

20 >>> DOcker annuAl 2020

M

idfielder Kiara Bowers was

Cooper said ‘it was no surprise’ that Bowers

crowned Fremantle’s AFL

had been recognised as Fremantle’s best

Women’s Fairest and Best for a

player this season.

1.

Kiara Bowers

129

a private event held at Club president Dale

“Kiara was in our best, if not the best, player in

2.

Ebony Antonio

95

Alcock’s home in June.

every game and it was just a remarkable season

3.

Hayley Miller

94

level,” Cooper said.

4.

Gemma Houghton

91

games and Fremantle’s semi-final win against

“Even when she was injured during the middle

5.

Ange Stannett

90

the Gold Coast Suns.

part of the season, she managed to have a

6.

Philipa Seth

88

7.

Kara Antonio

83

8.

Gabby O’Sullivan

82

9.

Katie-Jayne Grieve

81

10.

Mim Strom

78

AFLW FAIREST AND BEST TOP 10

second consecutive season at

where she produced each week at a really high Bowers polled 129 votes from seven games, which included the Club’s six home and away

huge impact on the field.”

Bowers become the first female player to win the award twice and joined the likes of

In other awards announced on the night,

Matthew Pavlich, Nat Fyfe, Peter Bell, Aaron

captain Kara Antonio was awarded Best

Sandilands and Lachie Neale as multiple Club

Clubwoman and Mim Strom won the Best

champions at Fremantle.

First Year Player award.

She beat her competition by 34 votes with

Recognised for her contributions to the

2018 Club champion Ebony Antonio finishing

Club as a whole, Antonio was particularly

in second place with 95 votes.

acknowledged for her help in bringing a new team together after a significant list turnover

Midfielder Hayley Miller (94 votes), Gemma

this season.

Houghton (91 votes) and Ange Stannett (90 votes) rounded out a very tight finish for the

For an 18-year-old in her debut season, Strom

top five.

stepped up in a big way after Aine Tighe went down with a season ending injury to become

The win capped off a stellar year for the star

Freo’s sole ruck in 2020.

midfielder who received All Australian honours in the midfield for a second straight season

Strom ranked fourth for hit outs and had

and finished runner-up behind Carlton’s

the third most possessions of any ruck in

Maddy Prespakis in the NAB AFL Women’s

the league.

Best & Fairest.

Senior coach Trent Cooper and assistant coaches Craig Thomas, Amy Lavell, Lisa Webb and Garrick Ibbotson awarded votes from zero to five per game for each player, with a player able to receive a maximum of 25 votes for an outstanding performance.

Earlier in the night, Bowers was also awarded the Players’ Award, which acknowledges the player who best displays the values set by the playing group at the start of the season.

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2020 AFLW Season review

Round 1

Round 2

SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY / 2.10PM FREMANTLE OVAL

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY / 4.10PM OPTUS STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 6.8 (44)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 2.2 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 9.6 (60)

GEELONG 1.2 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 (28)

WEST COAST EAGLES 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.3 (15)

V WEST COAST EAGLES

V GEELONG

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

Sabreena Duffy picked up where she left

Fremantle were the spoilers to their

GOALS Grieve, Roux,

neighbour’s party at West Coast’s first

Stewart 2

with four goals to help guide Freo to a

GOALS Duffy 4 DISPOSALS Bowers 22 MARKS Bowers,

AFLW home game as 35,185 fans flocked

nail-biting round one win against Geelong.

Houghton 4

to Optus Stadium to witness a dominant

Duffy’s clinical finishes were crucial as

TACKLES Bowers 14

45-point Freo victory. In a fiery contest

DISPOSALS Bowers 13 MARKS Houghton 5 TACKLES Bowers 18

off from her outstanding debut season

Freo failed to capitalise on their inside 50

between the rival teams, Fremantle

dominance, winning the stat 47-13. Kiara

were harder defensively, more organised

Bowers (22 disposals, 14 tackles) led the

with the ball and more skilful. Forward

way from the middle with a trademark

Gabby O’Sullivan created history after

dominant performance while Hayley

four minutes as the first goal kicker in an

Miller (17 disposals, seven clearances)

AFLW Derby, joining former Docker Peter

also fought hard in the contest. Debutant

Miller, who kicked the first goal in an AFL

Roxy Roux gave fans a taste of things to

KEY STATS

Western Derby in 1995. Kiara Bowers was relentless, finishing the clash with

for her debut goal while fellow debutant

INJURIES Cain (Knee) UMPIRES Adams,

18 tackles, a split lip and the RAC Derby

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Dalgeish,

Mim Strom had an instant impact in the

Wright, Simmonds

Medal as the best on ground. Midfielder

Adams, Simmonds

ruck by winning her first ever clearance

OFFICIAL CROWD

Katie-Jayne Grieve also heaped pressure

OFFICIAL CROWD

from the opening bounce. The win was

5,509

on the Eagles and had an important

35,185

unfortunately soured by an ACL injury to

DEBUTS Mim Strom,

scoreboard impact with two goals. Roxy

DEBUT

star midfielder Stephanie Cain, who then

Roxanne Roux, Janelle

Roux provided the highlight of the game

Bianca Webb

missed the remainder of the season.

Cuthbertson, Kate Flood,

with her flying mark and goal from the

Jasmin Stewart, Lindal

pocket then grabbing her jumper in

Rohde, Mia-Rae Clifford

celebration.

come with a brilliant snap off one step

(Club debut)

22 >>> DOcker annuAl 2020

Round 3

Round 4

SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY / 4.10PM FREMANTLE OVAL

SUNDAY 1 MARCH / 3.10PM RSEA PARK

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.0 | 3.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 (33)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.6 (24)

COLLINGWOOD 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 (30)

ST KILDA 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.5 (23)

V ST KILDA

V COLLINGWOOD

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

Wearing an Indigenous-themed AFLW

GOALS E. Antonio, Flood,

Fremantle stunned St Kilda for a

GOALS Bowers, Flood,

jumper for the first time, Fremantle

O’Sullivan, Roux, Sharp

miraculous come from behind victory in

Stewart

celebrated a three-point win against a

DISPOSALS Miller 13 MARKS Stewart 4 TACKLES Bowers 14

the Club’s first ever game at Moorabbin at AFLW or AFL level. The winning goal

DISPOSALS Seth 17 MARKS K. Antonio,

determined Collingwood. The Magpies were dominant for much of the contest,

came via a 50m free kick to Kate Flood,

Houghton, Miller 4

but thanks to Freo’s rock-solid defence

leading to the Irish recruit kicking the

TACKLES Bowers 12

and efficient forward line, they were

winner from the goal square. Jasmin

able to be within five points at half time

Stewart continued an impressive debut

despite trailing the forward entries 6-23

season to kick the first goal after a

at the time. Defenders Ange Stannett,

goalless opening term, bursting through

Phil Seth, Laura Pugh, Evie Gooch and

the pack at the stoppage and goal on

Janelle Cuthbertson were all vital while

the run. Kiara Bowers continued her

Hayley Miller was again among Freo’s best

outstanding season to be one of the

of the highlights of the game came from

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Johanson,

Irish recruit Kate Flood, who after a strong

Fry, Jago

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES McGinness,

tackle to win a holding the ball free kick,

OFFICIAL CROWD

Adair, Nippress, Devenish

kicked truly for her first AFLW goal.

5,636

OFFICIAL CROWD

in the midfield with five clearances. One

best on ground with 13 disposals, 12 tackles and a goal.

3,870

DEBUT Emma O’Driscoll

MILESTONES Ebony Antonio, Gabby O’Sullivan and Hayley Miller 25 games

DOcker annuAl 2020 >>> 23

2020 AFLW Season review

Round 5

Round 6

SUNDAY 8 MARCH / 2.10PM FREMANTLE OVAL

SUNDAY 15 MARCH / 1.10PM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WHITTEN OVAL

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 5.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 7.8 (50)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.2 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 10.6 (66)

BRISBANE LIONS 2.2 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 (32)

WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.0 | 4.1 | 7.3 | 8.3 (51)

V WESTERN BULLDOGS

V BRISBANE LIONS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

The clash saw the only undefeated teams

GOALS Duffy 4 DISPOSALS Bowers 22 MARKS E. Antonio 6 TACKLES Bowers 15

The Covid-19 pandemic had its first

GOALS Sharp 3 DISPOSALS Bowers 21 MARKS E. Antonio 6 TACKLES Bowers 12

in the AFLW go head-to-head with Freo running out convincing winners in an entertaining contest. Freo came out firing

visual impact on the AFLW in round six when Freo travelled to Melbourne to take on the Western Bulldogs at a VU Whitten

with Sabreena Duffy and Ashley Sharp

Oval closed to fans. A four-goal final

kicking four first-quarter goals between

term ensured Fremantle would come

them. Ebony Antonio, who had moved to

from behind to remain undefeated with

the wing in 2020 after Stephanie Cain’s

a 15-point win in a high-scoring contest

round one knee injury, added to Freo’s

that set the record for the highest

opening blitz by dancing around Lions

aggregate score in an AFLW game. Ebony

defender Kate Lutkins before drilling a

Antonio led Freo’s win with 19 disposals

goal from 30m. Duffy’s day out would

on the wing and a brilliant momentumshifting goal in the fourth term. Ashley

shots as Freo made a statement to the

INJURIES Roux (eye) UMPIRES Adams,

Sharp’s strong contested mark in the

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Meredith,

rest of the AFLW with their fifth straight

Jago, Rodger

goal square led to her most important

Gibson, Strybos

win of the season.

OFFICIAL CROWD

goal from her three majors as she turned

DEBUT

4,446

the game in Freo’s favour. The victory

Sarah Garstone

MILESTONES

was Fremantle’s first AFLW win at VU

Ashley Sharp and

Whitten Oval after losses at the ground

Kara Antonio 25 games

in 2017 and 2018.

finish with four goals from eight scoring

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Semi final V GOLD COAST SUNS SATURDAY 21 MARCH / 1.40PM FREMANTLE OVAL FREMANTLE DOCKERS 2.3 | 5.5 | 8.6 | 12.8 (80) GOLD COAST SUNS 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 (10)

KEY STATS GOALS Duffy 3 DISPOSALS Bowers 22 MARKS E. Antonio 8 TACKLES Bowers 14

OVERVIEW It was a celebration at a locked-out Fremantle Oval as Freo dominated their way to their first AFLW finals victory with a 70-point win against Gold Coast. Fremantle were a class above their opponents to record their biggest ever win and book a preliminary final against Melbourne. The big occasion saw Freo’s stars come to the fore, led by Kiara Bowers (22 disposals, 14 tackles), Ebony Antonio (20 disposals, one goal) and captain Kara Antonio (19 disposals, seven marks). Lively forwards Gabby O’Sullivan, Kate Flood, Sabreena Duffy and Gemma Houghton all got among the action with multiple goals, while Roxy Roux wouldn’t go without with a huge pack mark and a composed finish. The game was on a knife-edge with minutes to go in the opening term as Gold Coast missed a set shot from 15m that would cut the lead to two put the game to bed. The cheers on Saturday turned to tears on Sunday as the AFL cancelled the rest of

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Fry,

the season due to Covid-19, leaving Fremantle to ponder what might have been after a 7-0 season.

Wright, Simmonds

points. The miss led to a three-goal onslaught from Flood, Houghton and Roux before half time to virtually

AFLW HONOUR BOARD 2017

2018

2019

2020

COACH

Michelle Cowan

Michelle Cowan

Trent Cooper

Trent Cooper

CAPTAIN

Kara Donnellan

Kara Donnellan

Kara Donnellan

Kara Antonio

FAIREST AND BEST

Dana Hooker

Ebony Antonio

Kiara Bowers

Kiara Bowers

BEST CLUBWOMAN

Amy Lavell

Lisa Webb

Evie Gooch

Kara Antonio

PLAYERS’ AWARD

Kara Donnellan

Ebony Antonio

Kiara Bowers

Kiara Bowers

BEST FIRST YEAR PLAYER

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-

Philipa Seth

Mim Strom

ALL AUSTRALIAN

Kara Donnellan

Dana Hooker, Ebony Antonio

Kiara Bowers, Gemma Houghton, Dana Hooker

Kiara Bowers, Gemma Houghton

RISING STAR NOMINATION AFLPA 22UNDER22

Ashley Sharp, Rd 3 v GWS Giants

Emily McGuire, Rd 3 v Melbourne

Sabreena Duffy, Rd 2 v Brisbane Lions

Roxanne Roux, Rd 2 v WCE

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-

-

Roxanne Roux, Sabreena Duffy

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L

uke Ryan was awarded his first

was fourth for polling in 16 games and David

Kickett was one of Fremantle’s most important

Doig Medal at the 2020 Doig Medal

Mundy was fifth for polling in 14 games.

players in the club’s formative years, playing 135

Presentation Dinner at Crown Perth

It was the 10th time in the past 12 seasons that

games between 1995 and 2002.

in October.

Mundy has finished in the top five in the Doig Medal count.

On the night, Ryan became the first defender since Kickett to win a Doig Medal, with Kickett

Ryan finished the count with 207 votes ahead of three-time Doig Medallist Nat Fyfe

Young midfielder Caleb Serong was also

winning the award in 1997 and finishing runner-

on 167 votes.

acknowledged for a stellar debut season with

up in 1995 and 1996.

the Beacon Award and was presented with his His first Doig Medal win goes with his maiden

NAB AFL Rising Star medal on the evening by

In other awards announced on the evening,

All Australian jacket as well as winning the

former winner Paul Hasleby.

John Nykyforak was awarded the Con Regan Medal for his extraordinary contribution to

Goodes-O’Loughlin Medal as the best on ground against Sydney in Sir Doug Nicholls

Ryan wasn’t the only defender to be

the Club, completing 25 consecutive years at

Round.

acknowledged on the night, with Ethan Hughes

Fremantle as a recruiter.

taking out the Players’ Trademark Award and There was a nail-biting finish for third place,

Alex Pearce winning Best Clubman.

Recipients of the Con Regan Medal are considered outstanding individuals, whose

with midfielders Adam Cerra, Andrew Brayshaw Two former Fremantle defenders were also

contributions to the club demonstrate

acknowledged with Life Membership in Dale

leadership and vision widely acknowledged in

Kickett and Roger Hayden.

the greater football community.

Hayden has just completed his 20th year at

Fremantle also recognised five individuals who

Fremantle after 10 seasons as a player -

have provided outstanding service to the Club

Cerra was awarded third place based on polling

playing 128 games - and 10 years as a

for many years in a part time, casual, volunteer

in 17 of a possible 17 games. Andrew Brayshaw

development coach.

or honorarium capacity.

and David Mundy all tied on 150 votes.

Fremantle’s tiebreaker rules uses games polled to determine the final order when players are equal on votes.

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1.

3.

2.

4.

5.

6.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CLUB DIANE MEAKINS for her services to the Club and the Sirens

EUGENE D’ORSOGNA for his services to the Club and the Harbour Masters

JOHN GARLAND for his services to the Club and the AJ Diamond Club

JOHN PRIOR for his services to the Football Department

CHANTELLE DAWKINS for her services to the Club and the Fremantle Derby Club

7.

1. Stephen and Chantala Hill, Marnie and Michael Walters 2. Taylin Duman, Brennan Cox and Luke Ryan 3. Adam Cerra and Claudia Piva 4. Andrew Brayshaw and Lizzie Stock 5. Reece Conca and Annabelle Grace 6. Blake Acres, Stephanie McIntyre, Ellie Morrish and Darcy Tucker 7. Sarah-Jade Keith and Brett Bewley

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I

t was a humble Luke Ryan that accepted

Ryan was full of praise for his teammates after

“I’ll probably be down to Peel! We have a few

his first Doig Medal at the 2020 Doig Medal

taking out the biggest individual accolade

good players coming in, Hayden Young, Alex

Presentation Dinner.

at the Club, saying his best and fairest win

Pearce, Joel Hamling and Griffin Logue,” Ryan said.

A mature-aged no.66 pick at the 2016 NAB AFL

wouldn’t be possible without his fellow defenders at his side.

National Draft, the 24-year-old found it difficult

“It’s going to be hard down there for spots and it’s exciting times for us. We want it to be like

to wrap his head around joining the likes of

“JL’s (senior coach Justin Longmuir) brought in

that and obviously it’s going to be hard for ‘JL’ to

Matthew Pavlich, Nat Fyfe, David Mundy and

a different system and I think I’ve relished that

pick a side.

Aaron Sandilands as a Doig Medallist.

role,” Ryan said.

With the win, Ryan became the first defender to

“Joel (Hamling) and Alex (Pearce) going down

really excited. If I’m playing at Peel it means

take out the award since Dale Kickett in 1997.

was a massive loss for us but to get the help

Freo’s doing their job and playing well so I’ll be

that I’ve had from the back six was massive and

happy for it.

“Whoever comes in will do their job and I’m

“It’s an unreal feeling to be honest, coming

they’ve helped me a lot. I think it’s a back six

from where I’ve come from,” Ryan said.

medal, not my medal.”

“Obviously, I’m so happy and so proud of what

As well as wishing he could share the award

It gives you a whole lot of confidence that if we

my family has done for me. I’m really privileged

with his fellow defenders, he added that he

do go a man, or two or three down, we have lots

to be a part of the elite crew that’s been in my

would be no lock for a starting 22 spot when

of blokes who can come in to play that role.

position (as Doig Medallists).”

the 2021 season commences.

“It wasn’t just me, I’ve played on keys (as has) Ethan Hughes, Taylin Duman and Tobe Watson.

“It’s really exciting times for us.”

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ough defender Ethan Hughes was

Hughes said his aim in 2020 was to be a

Hughes was also thankful for all the support he

awarded his first Players’ Trademark

teammate who could be relied upon both on

received in his sixth AFL season.

Award at the 2020 Doig Medal

and off the field.

Presentation Dinner.

“I’d like to thank the members and supporters “It’s a massive honour to win this award

of the Club for what you’ve done this year,”

The 25-year-old put together a career-best

because it’s voted on by all of the players in the

Hughes said.

season and played a crucial but underrated role

group,” Hughes said.

in a backline which punched above its weight in 2020.

“It’s helped us continue on to where we want to “We’ve spoken about being a continuation from

be and where we want to grow to.

the players before us, the likes of Matthew Drafted in the 2015 Rookie Draft, Hughes has

Pavlich, Luke McPharlin, Aaron Sandilands –

“To the Club, there’s been some off-field

spent the majority of his career on the rookie

they go out there and you know what you’re

challenges but you’ve made this year go as

list but he recently broke into Fremantle’s best

going to get each week.

smoothly as possible and I’ve really embraced

22, playing 38 of a possible 39 games in the past two seasons.

and enjoyed what we had to go through this year.

“It’s something that I’d like to continue on and pass on to the next generation of players.

In an award voted on by the playing group,

“I think it’s going to help us really grow even further into 2021.”

Hughes was acknowledged for his determination

“To the players, thank you for all of your support.

to always put his body on the line and win more

To my backline mates, you’ve done everything

than his fair share of 50-50 contests.

this year and we’ve stood up under adversity.”

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F

remantle leader Alex Pearce would

He was also a key driver behind the Club’s

winning the Doig Medal and Ethan Hughes

have given anything to have had the

support of the nation’s bushfire disaster,

winning the Players’ Trademark Award.

chance to contribute to the Club on

spearheading fundraising efforts at an AFLW

the field in 2020.

game and hosting volunteer fire-fighters from

“I’m definitely proud of my backline brothers

the local community at a sundowner at the Club.

tonight as I don’t think we get the credit we

But due to an ankle injury that has kept him

deserve sometimes,” Pearce said.

out of the game since the middle of the 2019

While pleased with the award, Pearce said

season, the young defender instead put his

his ultimate goal was to get back to being a

“I think everyone in the backline stood up and

mind to doing what he could to help Fremantle

successful key back at the Club.

played their role and I think it’s really exciting,

off the field.

not only for the young backline that we’ve got, “Obviously, I’d probably rather be up here for a

but for everyone involved at the Club to move

It saw Pearce acknowledged at the 2020

different reason after not playing through the

forward and to keep improving.

Doig Medal Presentation Dinner as the Best

year,” Pearce said.

Clubman for 2020.

“We are such a young group and we’ve got a lot “When I got to the point early in the season and

ahead of us. We’ve very ambitious and we’ve

During a difficult year rehabilitating his injury,

knew I wasn’t going to play, I still wanted to

got a lot that we want to achieve.”

Pearce was recognised for continuing to be

contribute to the Club and have an influence.

generous with his time when it came to his teammates, coaches as well as football and

“I really committed to trying to have an

administration staff.

influence where I could. It is good recognition and it was an extremely hard year for a lot of

He helped assist with the coaching of

people and I think it’s taken a lot from

Fremantle’s emerging backline group, including

everyone at the Club.”

coaching at Fremantle’s reserves games throughout the year.

Pearce was one of three defenders acknowledged on the night with Luke Ryan

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WHEN I GOT TO THE POINT EARLY IN THE SEASON AND KNEW I WASN’T GOING TO PLAY, I STILL WANTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLUB AND HAVE AN INFLUENCE.

A

n outstanding debut season saw

He joins the likes of Nathan Buckley, Adam

“Ever since I was four or five I wanted to play

exciting young midfielder Caleb

Goodes, Nick Riewoldt, Sam Mitchell and Joel

AFL footy. I just wanted to run around the

Serong join a select group of the

Selwood as past winners.

backyard, kicking the footy, that was just

AFL’s best footballers as the

winner of the NAB AFL Rising Star award.

Serong topped the voting of the 18 nominees

always my dream to play AFL footy. My family Serong is the third Fremantle Docker to win the

have always been there to support me and I

award, joining Paul Hasleby (2000) and Rhys

love them very much and thank them.”

Palmer (2008).

from 2020, which also included teammate Sam

Fremantle senior coach Justin Longmuir said

Sturt, who was nominated in round one for

Serong was thrilled to be recognised for his

his three-goal performance on debut against

efforts in 2020.

Essendon.

Serong should be proud of his debut season.

“He deserves it. He’s been a really solid contributor.

“It is a massive honour to receive this award

On the field he’s done a great job with all the

The award was the highlight of a number of

and there are some great players who I look up

challenges we’ve thrown at him, he’s been asked

achievements for Serong in 2020, who was

to who have won the NAB AFL Rising Star in

to play on some really good players and done

also awarded the AFLPA’s best first year player

recent years,” Serong said.

it extremely well while being able to win his fair

award and Fremantle’s Beacon Award.

share of the ball as well. I’m really proud of the “There are some great players who have gone

way he’s gone about his year,” Longmuir said.

The 19-year-old averaged 17 disposals, four

on to do some great things in football and it’s

tackles and eight contested possessions per

nice to be recognised with those guys and it’s

“It’s his competitiveness and the strengths he

game while playing negating roles on the likes

truly humbling and a massive honour.”

brings to the table that gave us the confidence

of Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps, Taylor Adams and Luke Parker.

as a coaching group to give him those “My biggest goal at the start of the year was to

challenges. He prepared for a challenge really

play AFL footy and to make my debut, ideally to

well and did his homework and was able to

Serong is the 28th winner of the award, which

just keep my spot in the team. I think I set a few

execute most of the time.

was named the Ron Evans Medal in 2007 after

goals from the shutdown period just to initially

former AFL Commission Chairman Ron Evans.

debut and once I made my debut I didn’t want

“He’s had a really great year and we’re looking

to give up my spot in the team.”

forward to seeing so much more from him in the years to come.”

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F

remantle legend Dale Kickett

for injury and a hefty suspension handed down

Kickett played a crucial role in building a proud

couldn’t think of a bigger individual

in the infamous ‘demolition Derby’.

Indigenous history at Fremantle, with the Club

honour when he was awarded Life Membership at the Club during the

2020 Doig Medal Presentation Dinner.

holding the record for the most AFL/VFL games “You don’t really think about it during your

played by Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander

playing days but to fall 15 games short (of 150

footballers.

games) was a little bit disappointing. Looking In addition to his 135 games for Fremantle,

back, it meant I wasn’t able to be a part of that

He and his Indigenous teammates at the

Kickett played 15 games for Fitzroy in 1990, two

club,” Kickett said.

Club in its inaugural season, including Scott

for West Coast Eagles in 1991, 21 for St Kilda in 1992 and eight for Essendon in 1994.

Chisholm, Winston Abraham and the late Gary “It’s knowing there were a few incidents that

Dhurrkay, have long been credited for inspiring

cost me, from where I broke my back and got

the generations of Indigenous footballers that

It was the 1993 season that proved to be a

suspended. I virtually lost a full season for just

followed at Freo.

turning point for Kickett’s career, where he

those two incidents.

returned to Claremont under future Fremantle

“I always say that I learnt some valuable

coach Gerard Neesham. Kickett switched from

“I was disappointed in myself, really. But to be

lessons from my Dad. I watched my Uncle

the forward line to defence, won the best and

able to get a Life Membership on the back of

Larry play at East Perth and blokes like

fairest and helped guide the team to a flag, his

what I was able to do at Fremantle is fantastic.”

Stephen Michael at South Fremantle and the

third with the Tigers.

Krakouers (Jim and Phil) at Claremont. So I can Some of the proudest moments from Kickett’s

understand where the other blokes are coming

After eight brilliant seasons at Fremantle,

career came from being a part of Fremantle’s

from in them saying that they learnt a lot from

Kickett said he felt he had a life-long bond with

formative years.

previous Indigenous boys coming through. It’s a

the Club despite playing for four other teams prior to Freo’s entry into the league in 1995.

“To me, getting Life Membership is something

natural progression,” Kickett said.

He played in Fremantle’s first game against Richmond at the MCG and was the first Freo

“For most of the boys who played with us,

player to register a kick in the game.

they were Noongar blokes. A lot of us Noongar

that is just short of an AFL premiership, this is huge,” Kickett said.

blokes, we’ve known each other forever and “It was a privilege to be involved in a lot of the

quite a few of us are related, too.”

initial stuff Fremantle did in the early days,” “In our own minds, my family and I were already

Kickett said.

life members at Fremantle. It’s our Club of

tribute to his wife Kathy for her love, support and

choice, even though I played for five clubs, this

“It was bloody hard, because we were not given

is the one we follow through thick and thin.

a lot of what other AFL Clubs who came into the competition were given.

“To now be offered Life Membership is fantastic.”

Reflecting on his career, Kickett paid special the sacrifices made during his football career.

“The biggest thanks I would have to give would be to my wife, and this will mean the world to

“To play in those first games is something that

her as she’s probably the biggest Fremantle

I cherish now. You don’t really think about it

supporter I know,” Kickett said.

Kickett admitted he regretted not reaching

when you’re playing the game. There were lots

the 150-game milestone at Fremantle in his

of little things along the way that were firsts that

“When I was playing, we had three young boys

career, which normally qualifies a player for Life

nobody else can do, that can’t be done again.

growing up. She virtually had to take care of the

Membership.

family by herself while supporting me as well.

“Obviously I missed out on a premiership but

An inaugural Freo Docker, Kickett played his

that’s only as a player. I’m still a supporter and

first game for Fremantle as a 26-year-old and

I’ll be a part of it when we win a flag.”

he felt he could have played more if it weren’t

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That’s probably the biggest one.”

R

oger Hayden’s legacy at Fremantle

“As a player, my favourite moments were

their debut. You see them work really hard and

continues to grow with the former

playing 100 games and to play in a few finals,”

watching them play their first AFL game, that’s

player and development coach

Hayden said.

a really nice feeling,” Hayden said.

“The first final was an unbelievable experience

“To see the work pay off and then once they get

against Essendon in 2003. The atmosphere at

in, for them to keep going and make a career is

Drafted as a rookie in 2000, Hayden worked his

Subiaco that night was something that I’ll never

something that is really special to me as a coach.”

way into the Fremantle side to make his debut

forget.

inducted as a Life Member of the Club

at the 2020 Doig Medal Presentation Dinner.

in 2002. He played 128 games as a defender until his retirement in 2011.

Hayden then took on a coaching role at

Hayden said he couldn’t have navigated his 20 “The other was at the MCG when we played

years involved with AFL without the support of

Geelong in 2010 after we’d beaten Hawthorn in

his family, including his wife Nina and children

an elimination final.

Isaiah, Noah, Micah and Luca.

“To hear the Purple Army pre-game as we were

“My family has been a big part of everything,

warming up was a special moment - taking in

the support they’ve shown me throughout my

that support all around the MCG.

whole time at Fremantle has been unwavering

Fremantle in 2012 and has now coached at the Club for nine seasons.

Traditionally, players need to reach 150 games to become eligible for Life Membership but

and they’ve got me through a lot of tough

Hayden’s Life Membership was awarded after

“I remember looking at a couple of boys on the

the Club considered his significant contribution

ground during the warm-up and it just gave me

moments,” Hayden said.

as both a player and coach.

chills to be honest, it was awesome.”

“I’m really grateful to have been a part of

As a development coach, Hayden said he also

They help me to work through it and inspire me

everything at Fremantle for the past 20 years

cherished seeing individual players make the

to get back and play.

and to get recognised with a Life Membership is

step up to AFL level and succeed.

“When I was hit with injury as a player, they’re there to take my mind off it when I get home.

something that’s really special to me,” Hayden said.

“I’m so thankful to the Club for giving a 19-year-

“I can’t thank them enough, especially my wife “To see these young guys coming through

and my boys, Mum and Dad and my brothers

and the ones that look pretty close to making

and sisters.”

old kid from Brookton, a small-town rookie, the opportunity to play AFL football.

“I’m grateful I was able to have this opportunity and that I was able to push through and keep playing through some tough seasons with injury.

“At the end of my playing career, the Club took me on board as a development coach, so to be here for 20 years now is something that is going to be looked back on with pride for myself and my family.”

Hayden said his fondest memories came while playing finals, enhanced by some stirring moments with the Freo fans.

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T

wo hundred and twenty seven

“At those times, you turn to the medical team

Boyle paid tribute to those he worked with

Fremantle players have been

who are treating you. They’re not just there

throughout his time at Fremantle, particularly

through the doors since the Club’s

to be doctors and physios, they’re there to be

Club doctor, Ken Withers, who has also worked

first season in 1995, and in this time,

confidants to reassure you.

at Fremantle since 1994.

“They’re care givers, they’re counsellors and

“I had the privilege of saying thank you to the

most importantly they’re friends through those

players and the staff after our last game in

difficult times.

Cairns, which was something that I appreciated

physiotherapist Dr Jeff Boyle has been there to treat every single one of them.

Which is why Boyle’s retirement announcement immediately following the Club’s final game of

enormously,” Boyle said.

the season against the Western Bulldogs hit

“In our 26 years, Jeff has been that person for every

players and staff hard.

single Fremantle AFL men’s player in our history.”

Boyle has missed only a handful of Fremantle’s

Fremantle leader Alex Pearce spoke from the

very clearly and that is the legend that is Dr Ken

582 games in its history and executive general

heart that evening about his recent time in the

Withers and I thank you enormously.

manager of football Peter Bell paid tribute for

rehabilitation group.

“I do want to single out a few special names.

For 26 years, one man has been carrying me

his service at Fremantle since inauguration.

“In 1994, it was inaugural chairman Ross Kelly, “Obviously, I’ve been in rehab through the past

CEO David Hatt, football manager Gerard

“As you all know, the Club is 26 years old and

few years and the one man who’s been there

McNeil and senior coach Gerard Neesham

through that time there’s been enormous

the whole time was Jeff. I know he’s been here

through to 2020 where it’s Dale Alcock, Simon

change. Due to the nature of the industry,

for 26 years and I’ve only been here for seven

Garlick, Peter Bell and Justin Longmuir. I thank

there’s a constant turnover of people. This

but he’s left a huge mark on me,” Pearce said.

everyone in between, from the very bottom of

makes the fact that Jeff Boyle has been

my heart.

here for our entire history an extraordinary

“I’d get treatment five days a week and Jeff’s

achievement,” Bell said at the 2020 Doig Medal

always been there for me and he never turns me

“I’d like to speak to and thank lots of people

Presentation Dinner at Crown Perth.

away. It’s pretty hard to put into words about

but it’s just not possible. I’ll just part by saying,

how appreciative I am of all the work he’s done.

I’ve lived the dream, the dream is now over but I

“In professional sport you can spend a lot of your

shall forever bleed purple. Thank you.”

time injured and I know that when you’re injured

“To Jeff, you’ve done a lot for me and I really

you’re vulnerable, you’re insecure, you’re uncertain

appreciate it and wish you all the best for what

and it’s normal to be on a low ebb,” Bell said.

you have left in your career.”

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t the 2020 Doig Medal Presentation

Former Fremantle player Brad Wira said Leach

Dinner the Fremantle Football Club

was more than just a teammate to those he

paid tribute to inaugural player

played with at Fremantle.

Quenton Leach, who passed away

in April after a long battle with cancer.

“‘Leachy’ would light up the room, he would make everyone laugh and I think that’s what

Leach played 56 games for Fremantle between

everyone will miss about him,” Wira said.

1995 and 1998, including the Club’s first game in 1995 against Richmond at the MCG.

“He was a Marist boy, he played at Claremont and he was an inaugural Freo player. He’s

Primarily a defender, Leach will long be

touched a lot of football people over his 47

remembered for being the first Fremantle player

years and everyone will have a Quenton story,

to secure a win with a goal after the siren.

that will make them smile and remember him today and into the future.

His goal against Brisbane in round eight of the 1997 season gave Fremantle a five-point win at

“He was a gun footy player and probably one

Subiaco Oval.

that didn’t play at the elite level as long as he should have.

Leach, 47, had a strong relationship with Fremantle’s inaugural senior coach Gerard

“While we didn’t have a lot of success in those

Neesham, playing under Neesham at

early years, some of the friendships formed

Claremont, including the Tigers’ 1993 WAFL

over that era are some of the most important

Grand Final win.

friendships of everyone’s lives.

He is survived by wife Shannan and children

“As we all got older, it was clear he

Ella, Oliver and Jackson.

was a great family man and I know everyone who played with him will

Fremantle president Dale Alcock paid tribute

be thinking of Shannan, his three

to Leach.

children, Ella, Oliver and Jackson, his brother Jason and all

“Tonight, we remember one of our inaugural

immediate family.”

Fremantle Dockers, Quenton Leach, who passed away in April after a long battle with cancer,” Alcock said.

“To Fremantle fans, he will be remembered for being the first Fremantle player to win a game with a goal after the siren. To former teammates, friends and family, Quenton will be remembered as a lovable larrikin who was a dedicated teammate, husband and father to his three children.”

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afl awArds

A

fter taking a long road into the AFL,

He was also one of Fremantle’s best ball users

“As I played that role more every week it was a lot

defender Luke Ryan took a quick

by foot with a kicking efficiency of 83.3 per

better and obviously the back six helped me out

route to stardom with the 24-year-

cent and his rebound led to an average of 409

a lot and that made my job a whole lot easier.”

old named in the back pocket of the

metres gained, which led Freo and ranked

2020 All Australian team.

seventh in the AFL.

Ryan praised teammates Matt Taberner and

Taken as a mature age selection from the

Usually an intercepting defender in a full-

Australian squad but didn’t earn selection in

Coburg Lions in the 2016 National Draft, Ryan

strength backline, Ryan was still able to cut

the final team.

was a steal going in the fourth round at no.66.

off the opposition’s forward advances with 37

Nat Fyfe, who were named in the 40-man All

intercept marks, also ranking seventh in the AFL. Ryan quickly rose to prominence at Fremantle

“Tabs has played consistent and good footy.

It’s just great for us and he’s going to be even

but his outstanding fourth season in the AFL has

Ryan wished he could share the award with his

bigger and better next year. That’s really

seen his efforts recognised on a national level.

fellow defenders, playing alongside the likes

exciting for us,” Ryan said.

of Brennan Cox, Taylin Duman, Ethan Hughes, “Obviously it’s a pretty special feeling,”

Nathan Wilson, Reece Conca, Stephen Hill and

“With him playing every game and taking those

Ryan said after he was announced as an

Tobe Watson for most of the season.

big marks, I know he gives me and a lot of defenders a lot of confidence on the rebound.

All Australian.

“I couldn’t have done it without them. It’s an “I didn’t really expect it at all to be honest, to be

“Fyfey is just Fyfey. He hasn’t gotten much

called out, it was a really special feeling for my family and friends. It’s a great feeling.”

He’s really exciting.

award for all of us, really,” Ryan said.

“The work that they put in has helped me out

credit for what he’s done this year but what he

so much. The support they’ve given me, just

did for the team was unbelievable.

Standing at 186cm, Ryan took the helm of

keeping me up and about, talking on the field, it

an injury-hit backline throughout the season,

just gives you a whole lot more confidence and I

“He’s letting the younger guys go through there,

with the likes of Alex Pearce, Joel Hamling and

couldn’t be prouder of the backline group.

Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra and Caleb Serong, and him going down forward and taking the big

Griffin Logue out for all, or most of, the season.

“The first couple of times (playing as a key As well as shutting down the opposition’s tallest

defender) I was very nervous. They (Ryan’s

players, Ryan continued to provide his usual

opponents) were a whole lot bigger, 20 kilos

rebound with an AFL-leading 113 rebound 50s -

heavier sometimes, so it was a big challenge

17 more than any other AFL player.

but I enjoyed every bit of it.

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marks and kicking goals, doing what he does best.

“It’s another outstanding year from the skipper.”

T

hree Fremantle players were

sixth out of first-string rucks for hitout win

Cerra’s skill by foot provided a number of

selected in the AFL Players’

percentage and fifth for hitout to advantage

exciting moments in 2020 with his ability to

Association 22under22 team

win percentage.

hit targets and do what most others couldn’t,

after impressive seasons in 2020.

highlighted by his check-side snap and goal Brayshaw played every game in 2020,

against Melbourne in round 16.

Sean Darcy was named in the ruck for a second

averaging 20 disposals per game, more than

time while Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra

three disposals per game higher than his

Both Brayshaw and Cerra provided the bulk of

earnt their first 22under22 gongs, named on

average in 2019 despite the shorter game time.

Freo’s midfield pressure in 2020, with Brayshaw

the bench.

leading all teammates with 83 tackles and The young midfielder polled 34 coaches votes

Four Fremantle players were nominated in the

in 2020, leading all Fremantle players up until

extended squad, with 19-year-old Caleb Serong

round 16.

Cerra second with 64.

the only player to miss out after the round of fan voting.

Classified as a wingman by Champion Data, Cerra’s kicking efficiency of 67.8 per cent rated

Darcy’s fourth AFL season was clearly his best,

highly, ranking sixth among wingers who played

playing a career-high 14 games and rating

10 games or more.

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2020 AFL Season review

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V ESSENDON

SATURDAY 21 MARCH / 2.10PM MARVEL STADIUM FREMANTLE DOCKERS 2.1 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 8.9 (57) ESSENDON 5.2 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 9.9 (63)

OVERVIEW A locked out Marvel Stadium greeted Justin Longmuir for his first AFL game as senior coach and there was a tough introduction from Essendon as they raced out of the blocks with four opening goals. Importantly Freo steadied with goals to talls Rory Lobb and Matt Taberner but still trailed by 19 points at the opening break. Debutant Sam Sturt gave Freo life in the second term with a dream goal on debut from a tight angle on the 50m arc. The then-19-year-old continued to act as an important part of Freo’s comeback with two final-quarter goals, including his third where he outmuscled two opponents to mark and bring Freo within seven points. 2019 Brownlow Medallist Nat Fyfe led Freo with 26 disposals and 10 contested possessions, while Darcy Tucker also impressed with 23 touches and seven score involvements. Freo were left to rue the new AFL rules under Covid-19, with quarters shortened to 16 minutes plus time on. Freo kicked four of the final five goals and were left heartbroken with the ball in their forward 50 when the final siren sounded.

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KEY STATS GOALS Sturt 3 DISPOSALS Fyfe 26 MARKS Bewley 8 TACKLES Conca, Fyfe 4 BROWNLOW Lobb 1

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Stevic, Fisher, Gavine

DEBUTS Sam Sturt, James Aish (Club debut)

MILESTONE Luke Ryan 50 games

Round 2

Round 3

SATURDAY 13 JUNE / 1.45PM GABBA

SUNDAY 21 JUNE / 8.10PM METRICON STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.0 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 10.9 (69)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.5 (41)

BRISBANE LIONS 4.2 | 8.2 | 11.5 | 12.9 (81)

PORT ADELAIDE 3.1 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 10.10 (70)

V PORT ADELAIDE

V BRISBANE LIONS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

Freo had to wait 84 days to respond to

After leading at quarter time, Fremantle were again made to pay for lapses within

GOALS Taberner 2 DISPOSALS Fyfe,

games as Port Adelaide piled on five

Walters 23

unanswered goals in the second term

opponents on their home turf but a slow

GOALS Fyfe 3 DISPOSALS Walters 28 MARKS Ryan 8 TACKLES Walters 5 BROWNLOW Fyfe 2,

start to the second half, where Brisbane

Walters 1

Fyfe and Michael Walters continued to

MARKS Conca, Cox 5 TACKLES Cerra 8 BROWNLOW Fyfe 1

their round one defeat but were ultimately left frustrated with a 12-point loss to Brisbane. Freo matched their highly-rated

to secure a comfortable victory. Nat

kicked two goals in as many minutes,

lead the way for Freo, both recording 23

made the difference on the day. Charlie

disposals and a goal to be among Freo’s

Cameron proved to be a handful with four

best while Matt Taberner continued

goals after only six minutes played in the

his strong start to the season with two

second term but he was kept goalless

goals. Adam Cerra impressed with 15

after Longmuir switched the magnets and

disposals while James Aish continued

moved Griffin Logue onto the star forward.

to prove he was a good pick-up for Freo

Two final quarter goals to Michael Walters

with 15 disposals and 322 metres gained

gave Freo a sniff but the Lions held on to

INJURIES Darcy (knee),

kick a late goal on the rebound as Freo

Wilson (back) replaced in

INJURIES Sturt (foot) UMPIRES Donlon, Harris,

pushed to level the scores. Nat Fyfe was

the selected side by Young

Dore, Margetts

again outstanding, responding to a two-

UMPIRES Margetts,

disposal opening term to finish with 24

Whetton, Meredith

OFFICIAL CROWD 180 MILESTONE Travis

disposals and three goals. James Aish was

DEBUT Hayden Young

Colyer 100 AFL games

on the wing.

also impressive, picking up 25 disposals, six marks and 488 metres gained. No.7 draft pick Hayden Young made his debut, with 11 disposals after replacing injured defender Nathan Wilson.

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2020 AFL Season review

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SATURDAY 27 JUNE / 7.40PM METRICON STADIUM

SUNDAY 5 JULY / 1.05PM METRICON STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.0 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 (51)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.0 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 8.6 (54)

GOLD COAST SUNS 2.0 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 10.4 (64)

ADELAIDE CROWS 0.3 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 4.10 (34)

V ADELAIDE CROWS

V GOLD COAST SUNS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

Fremantle prevailed in the battle between

GOALS Lobb, Tucker,

the AFL’s two winless sides to record

Walters 2

their first win under senior coach Justin

making the difference in their 13-point

GOALS Bewley, Walters 2 DISPOSALS Tucker 20 MARKS Taberner 11 TACKLES Brayshaw,

win. Freo went into the final quarter with

Serong, Tucker 5

up 23 disposals, while David Mundy

DISPOSALS Mundy 25 MARKS Aish 10 TACKLES Schultz 6 BROWNLOW Mundy 3,

scores tied, however were left to play

BROWNLOW Tucker 1

(25 touches, seven clearances) was

Brayshaw 2, Tucker 1

An arm-wrestle against Gold Coast was lost in the space of two minutes as Gold Coast kicked four goals in 116 seconds during the second term, ultimately

Longmuir. Andrew Brayshaw produced his best performance of the season, racking

the final quarter without Nat Fyfe who

particularly influential in the second half.

sustained a hamstring injury. Defender

Michael Walters provided the match’s

Hayden Young was among Freo’s best in

clear highlight with a stunning grab and

a sizzling display of his aerial ability and

goal in the final term. Defender Griffin

accuracy by foot with 15 disposals and

Logue played arguably his best game for

six marks. Fellow first-year player Caleb

Freo. He used his athleticism to fly at the

Serong made his debut in the clash and

contests with seven intercepts and six

held his own with 12 disposals and five

spoils to help repel many of the Crows’

tackles, with a game-high 10 disposals

INJURIES Fyfe

after Fyfe left the ground. Remarkably,

(hamstring)

(hamstring), Colyer

the half-time score line with 13 straight

UMPIRES Margetts,

(illness) replaced in

goals between both teams became the

Whetton, Meredith

selected side by Duman

only game in V/AFL history with only goals

OFFICIAL CROWD

UMPIRES Meredith,

kicked to half time.

5,106

Gianfagna, Glouftsis

DEBUT Caleb Serong

OFFICIAL CROWD

advances.

INJURIES Conca

418

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SATURDAY 11 JULY / 12.35PM METRICON STADIUM

SUNDAY 19 JULY / 4.35PM OPTUS STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.2 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 12.7 (79)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 2.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 (32)

ST KILDA 7.2 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 11.7 (73)

WEST COAST EAGLES 2.2 | 6.4 | 8.7 | 9.8 (62)

V WEST COAST EAGLES

V ST KILDA

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

It was a great comeback and then a

GOALS Fyfe, Schultz,

Fremantle played their first game at

great escape all rolled into one, as one of

Taberner 2

Optus Stadium in 337 days however

Freo’s worst-ever opening terms turned

DISPOSALS Walters 26 MARKS Acres, Aish,

they couldn’t get the job done against

into one of the Club’s most memorable

GOALS Lobb, Taberner 2 DISPOSALS Ryan 19 MARKS Lobb, Taberner 7 TACKLES Brayshaw 7

victories. Fremantle overcame a 37-point

Taberner 7

backline, which was missing Griffin Logue

deficit early in the second term to take

after he was ruled out for the season,

the lead in the third term after Caleb

TACKLES Brayshaw 5 BROWNLOW Walters 3,

Serong’s flying mark and goal put them

Brayshaw 2

250th game, who kicked four goals in the

their local rivals in the RAC Derby. Freo’s

was unable to stop Josh Kennedy in his

six points in front. Further goals to Bailey

clash and was awarded the Glendinning-

Banfield and Nat Fyfe appeared to seal

Allan Medal. Luke Ryan led Freo down

the game before St Kilda piled on three

back with 19 disposals, the most for Freo,

late goals to level the scores. With the

including 15 kicks as well as five marks

Saints dominating the clearances late,

as he fought valiantly against the Eagles’

Michael Walters (26 disposals) won the

forwards. Midfielder Michael Frederick

final clearance that led to Lachie Schultz

gave the Freo fans something to smile

Margetts, Howorth

landing the final blow. Longmuir hailed

about with a goal in an impressive debut

OFFICIAL CROWD

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Foot, Power,

Schultz’s goal as ‘reward for effort’ after

INJURIES Young (ankle),

performance. Frederick was lively early

25,306

the small forward played a shut-down

Darcy (concussion), Cox

and one of Freo’s best early in the final

DEBUT Michael Frederick

role on former teammate Bradley Hill.

(hip) replaced in selected

term where the home side had the

With 20 disposals and six marks, Andrew

side by Duman

ascendancy but couldn’t capitalise on

Brayshaw was again among Freo’s best

UMPIRES Foot, Power,

their chances.

on ground as Nat Fyfe played forward for

Margetts

most of the contest, kicking two goals.

OFFICIAL CROWD 638

DEBUT Blake Acres (Club debut)

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2020 AFL Season review

Round 8

Round 9

MONDAY 27 JULY / 6.10PM OPTUS STADIUM

SUNDAY 2 AUGUST / 4.10PM OPTUS STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.4 (16)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 0.0 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 10.1 (61)

GEELONG 1.2 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 6.12 (48)

COLLINGWOOD 1.2 | 2.4 | 6.5 | 7.7 (49)

V COLLINGWOOD

V GEELONG

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

Freo failed in the wet at Optus Stadium

GOALS Serong, Taberner DISPOSALS Brayshaw 28 MARKS Walters 7 TACKLES Cerra 9 BROWNLOW Brayshaw 2

A late surge saw Fremantle secure a

goal after the final siren to secure the

GOALS Taberner 4 DISPOSALS Ryan 25 MARKS Hughes 8 TACKLES Brayshaw 7 BROWNLOW Ryan 3,

Tobe Watson showed some promising

two-goal win. Fremantle had a scoreless

Taberner 2, Serong 1

signs on debut, coming in as a late

opening term but it was an absolute win

inclusion for Brennan Cox. Luke Ryan was

for Fremantle. The Magpies had won more

arguably Fremantle’s best down back

first quarters than any other team in the

up against Geelong’s Tom Hawkins. The

league in 2020, but managed just one

defender had 23 disposals and provided

goal from 12 inside 50s. Ethan Hughes led

Fremantle with most of their rebound

the ‘keepings off’ game style for Freo with

with a 32-point loss to Geelong. The Cats dominated possession 343 to 280, leading to 20 more inside 50s and 12 more scoring shots. Young defender

with 14 intercepts, 15 rebound 50s and

thrilling win against Collingwood. The game was in the balance right until the final siren, with David Mundy kicking a

12 disposals in the first term. First-year

661 metres gained. Andrew Brayshaw

INJURIES Tucker

midfielder Caleb Serong was a shining

starred in the middle, leading his team

(hamstring), Walters

light again for Freo with 24 disposals

with 28 disposals, six clearances and

(hamstring), Cox (hip)

and nine clearances, while Nat Fyfe was

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Foot,

eight tackles. While Freo lost the contest,

replaced in selected side

strong with 24 disposals and a goal in

Margetts, Howorth

the night may be looked back as the

by Watson

his return match. Luke Ryan continued to

OFFICIAL CROWD

game where Caleb Serong announced

UMPIRES Foot,

lead from the back with 25 disposals and

20,902

himself at AFL level. Playing a negating

Margetts, Howorth

seven marks while Matt Taberner shone

MILESTONE Adam

role on Patrick Dangerfield, Serong had

OFFICIAL CROWD

up front with four goals.

Cerra 50 games

22 disposals, seven tackles and kicked

20,251

an impressive goal late in the game while

DEBUT Tobe Watson

limiting Dangerfield to 18 disposals.

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Round 11

Round 12

MONDAY 10 AUGUST / 6.40PM OPTUS STADIUM

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST / 6.10PM OPTUS STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.1 | 4.4 | 7.4 | 7.6 (48)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 5.6 (36)

HAWTHORN 1.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 4.8 (32)

CARLTON 0.1 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 5.10 (40)

V CARLTON

V HAWTHORN

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

It was a game where Freo’s youth came

Fremantle were made to pay for not making

picks Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals)

GOALS Taberner 2 DISPOSALS Brayshaw 33 MARKS Cerra 8 TACKLES Crowden 10 BROWNLOW

GOALS Taberner 3 DISPOSALS Ryan 24 MARKS Ryan, Taberner 5 TACKLES Brayshaw 7 BROWNLOW Fyfe 2

and Adam Cerra (26 disposals, eight

Brayshaw 3, Fyfe 2

about several 50-50 umpiring decisions

to the fore as Fremantle dominated Hawthorn with a scoreline that probably flattered the visitors. First-round draft

the most of their periods of dominance, with Carlton securing an after-the-siren win via Jack Newnes’ remarkable goal from the boundary. While debate raged post-game

marks) were among Freo’s best. Another

in the lead-up to the Newnes’ goal, Freo

top-10 pick, Caleb Serong, also continued

ultimately had themselves to blame for the

his impressive development and built his

four-point loss. Having led by 19 points at

case for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award

quarter-time, Fremantle battened down the

with 20 disposals and six clearances.

hatches only for Carlton to come back as

Fremantle controlled possession with

the better team after quarter time. Defender

99 more disposals and 20 more marks,

Luke Ryan was again outstanding for

on the ground were Fremantle players.

INJURIES Colyer

fellow back Brennan Cox stood tall spoiling

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Mollison,

Freo’s backs were again on song, holding

(hamstring), Blakely

plenty of Carlton’s advances. Forward Matt

Harris, Heffernan

the Hawks to 32 points in the clash.

(shoulder)

Taberner kept his goal-scoring run alive with

OFFICIAL CROWD

Brennan Cox, Luke Ryan and Ethan

UMPIRES Margetts,

three majors to bring his season total to 21.

24,114

Hughes all made life difficult for the

Johanson, Mollison

MILESTONES Andrew

Hawthorn forwards with seven marks

OFFICIAL CROWD

Brayshaw 50 games, Rory

each. Ryan continued to make a case for

18,512

Lobb 100 AFL games

in fact nine of the top 10 ball winners

Fremantle (24 disposals, 14 intercepts) and

All Australian selection with 21 disposals, six intercepts, seven rebound 50s and 558 metres gained while fellow half back Nathan Wilson returned to his best form with 21 disposals and nine intercepts.

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2020 AFL Season review

Round 13

Round 14

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST / 6.10PM OPTUS STADIUM

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST / 2.35PM OPTUS STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.1 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.8 (50)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.1 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 8.5 (53)

SYDNEY SWANS 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.7 (19)

GWS GIANTS 4.2 | 6.4 | 11.7 | 14.7 (91)

V GWS GIANTS

V SYDNEY SWANS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

Fremantle’s bright future was on show

It was a tough farewell to Optus Stadium in

GOALS Mundy,

against Sydney as they ran out convincing

GOALS Taberner 2 DISPOSALS Brayshaw,

2020 for Fremantle as they fell by 38 points

Taberner 2

winners in Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Freo’s

Ryan 26

to GWS in the Starlight Purple Haze Game.

DISPOSALS Brayshaw,

rock-solid defensive system was at the

Star veteran David Mundy gave the Freo

Cerra 24

fans something to cheer about – and some

points. Luke Ryan once again led the backs

MARKS Schultz, Taberner 9 TACKLES Brayshaw 7 BROWNLOW Ryan 3,

hope – as he kicked two goals in as many

MARKS Conca 7 TACKLES Brayshaw,

with 26 disposals and five marks to win

Lobb 2, Taberner 1

minutes in the third term, including a long set

Mundy 8

forefront as they restricted the Swans to 19

the Goodes-O’Loughlin medal – an award

shot from outside 50 for his first of the day.

which acknowledges the best on ground in

Liam Henry followed later in the term with a

games involving the Sydney Swans in Sir

brilliant snap to kick his first AFL goal, easily

Doug Nicholls Round. Andrew Brayshaw

the highlight for the Freo fans who turned up

(27 disposals, seven tackles) dominated

in strong numbers for their final home game

in the midfield while debutant Liam

of the season. Adam Cerra added another

Henry showed glimpses of his talent with

notable performance to his impressive

nine disposals and six marks. Matthew

season, with 23 disposals, five marks and four tackles while playing primarily on the

INJURIES Ryan

with nine marks and two goals to become

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Margetts,

wing. Thanks to the generous support from

(bruised hip)

the only remaining player to kick a goal in

Williamson, Johanson

Fremantle fans, who pledged more than

UMPIRES Margetts,

every possible game in 2020.

OFFICIAL CROWD

$6,600 per goal to the Starlight Children’s

Whetton, Johanson

24,714

Foundation, more than $53,000 was raised

OFFICIAL CROWD

DEBUT Liam Henry

for seriously ill children and their families.

24,406

Taberner continued his impressive season

This amount was then increased to a total of more than $103,000 thanks to South32, Starlight’s Fundraising Partner, who matched every pledge from the Purple Army, up to $50,000.

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Round 15

Round 16

WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER / 7.10PM METRICON STADIUM

MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER / 7.10PM CAZALY’S STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.0 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 4.5 (29)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 1.6 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 6.11 (47)

RICHMOND 2.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 8.8 (56)

MELBOURNE 0.1 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 4.9 (33)

V RICHMOND

V MELBOURNE

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

The scoreboard hid a dominant midfield

Young midfielder Adam Cerra comfortable winners in Cairns, despite

GOALS Walters 3 DISPOSALS Cerra 30 MARKS Duman, Hughes,

Richmond’s 27-point win. Led by Nat Fyfe

GOALS Crowden 2 DISPOSALS Acres 27 MARKS Hogan 8 TACKLES Acres,

being wasteful in front of goals. Cerra

Ryan, Schultz, Taberner 6

(23 disposals, 12 contested possessions,

Serong 5

equalled his career-high for disposals

TACKLES Brayshaw,

nine clearances) and Caleb Serong (22

with 30 touches, despite the shorter

Crowden, Mundy 7

disposals) Fremantle won the clearances

game time. Freo obliterated the Demons

BROWNLOW Cerra 3,

38-19 and the contested possessions

with their possession-style game in

Walters 1

112-108. Blake Acres enjoyed a prolific

the opening half and should have been

return after battling injury and fighting

further in front after amassing 59 more

his way back into the side through the

uncontested disposals. Michael Walters

reserves. The midfielder had a game-high

returned to his dangerous best and

27 disposals, four more than any other

made the Demons pay for their defensive

performance as Fremantle were made to pay for their inefficiency going forward in

player, as well as six marks, five tackles

was brilliant as Fremantle ran out

errors with three opportunistic goals. In slippery conditions, star leader David

Reece Conca was an unsung hero for Freo,

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Donlon,

playing a shutdown role on Dustin Martin,

Deboy, Findlay

Andrew Brayshaw (seven) and Caleb

who had 11 disposals, his lowest since 2013.

OFFICIAL CROWD

Serong (five) helped heap pressure on

INJURIES Duman (ankle) UMPIRES Harris, Ryan,

While Freo gave up four final term goals

1,818

and eight contested possessions. Leader

Mundy (seven tackles) and young duo

their opponents. With the game on the

Gianfagna

following a four-day break and travelling

line in the final term, Cerra kicked one of

OFFICIAL CROWD

to Queensland, Justin Longmuir refused

the goals of the season with a check-

3,279

to use the short break as an excuse. He

side snap from the pocket.

highlighted after the game that Richmond taught his players a lesson and showed their class with the game on the line.

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2020 AFL Season review

Round 17

Round 18

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER / 2.10pm METRICON STADIUM

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER / 6.10pm CAZALY’S STADIUM

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 3.3 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 15.9 (99)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS 2.2 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 (44)

NORTH MELBOURNE 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.5 (35)

WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.3 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 11.8 (74)

V WESTERN BULLDOGS

V NORTH MELBOURNE

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

OVERVIEW

KEY STATS

It was one-way traffic as Fremantle

A promising season ended with a disappointing result as Fremantle fell to a

GOALS Fyfe 2 DISPOSALS Ryan,

Western Bulldogs outfit hungry to lock in

Serong 25

a top-eight position. With their season on

Taberner, Lachie Schultz, Michael Walters

GOALS Hogan 4 DISPOSALS Fyfe 25 MARKS Acres 9 TACKLES Hill, Serong 5 BROWNLOW Walters 3,

and Jesse Hogan sharing 13 goals as

Acres 2, Fyfe 1

quarter, kicking five goals in the second term.

MARKS Acres, Ryan 9 TACKLES Serong 6 BROWNLOW Fyfe 2

dominated North Melbourne for their biggest win of the 2020 season. Freo’s forwardline functioned well with Matt

the line, the Bulldogs lifted after a tight first

Freo cruised to victory. Longmuir’s side

First-year midfielder Caleb Serong gave

amassed a whopping 72 more uncontested

Fremantle reason to be excited for the 2021

disposals and 46 more marks as their

season as a standout in the midfield, tallying

possession style game exposed the Roos’

an equal-most 25 disposals alongside Luke

ability to cover the ground defensively.

Ryan. Serong’s six tackles and six inside

David Mundy showed his class with 24

50s also led Freo while his 12 contested

disposals and five clearances while Nat

possessions matched captain Nat Fyfe

Fyfe (25 disposals, six clearances) was

and trailed only Sean Darcy (13). Fyfe tried his best to inspire his side with a two-goal

INJURIES Taberner

had plenty of run and carry from 2020

INJURIES Nil UMPIRES Donlon,

second term, highlighted by a long bomb off

(quad) replaced in

recruits Blake Acres (545 metres gained,

Stephens, Rebeschini

a step well outside the 50m arc.

selected side by Colyer

24 disposals) and James Aish (470 metres

OFFICIAL CROWD

Post-game, Justin Longmuir wrapped up

UMPIRES Stevic,

gained, 23 disposals) on the wings and

308

the game and the season, saying, “There’s

O’Gorman, Deboy

at half back. It was a relatively quiet day

been too many games this year, where we’ve

OFFICIAL CROWD

for Freo’s backs as Ethan Hughes (eight

been in it at three-quarter time and given

3,114

marks) and Tobe Watson (seven marks)

ourselves a chance and we just haven’t got

helped keep the Roos’ forwards at bay.

it done. As far as reflecting on the season, I

also brilliant in the contest. Fremantle

think we’ve grown as the season’s gone on.

As a group and as a Club, we’re not where we want to be. We’ve got a long way to go on the journey.”

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DISPOSALS

KICKS

MARKS

1.

Andrew Brayshaw 339

1.

Luke Ryan

252

1.

Matthew Taberner 92

2.

Luke Ryan

317

2.

James Aish

162

2.

Luke Ryan

88

3.

Nathan Fyfe

300

3.

Nathan Wilson

153

3.

Ethan Hughes

79

4.

Adam Cerra

295

4.

Andrew Brayshaw

148 4.

David Mundy

290

5.

Michael Walters

145

Rory Lobb & James Aish

63

5.

LUKE RYAN: No. 1 IN KICKS REBOUND 50S METRES GAINED INTERCEPT MARKS

TACKLES

CONT. POSSESSIONS

GOALS

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS

1.

Andrew Brayshaw 83

1.

Nathan Fyfe

174

1.

Matthew Taberner 29

1.

Michael Walters

68

2.

Adam Cerra

64

2.

David Mundy

141

2.

Michael Walters

15

2.

Nathan Fyfe

63

3.

Caleb Serong

60

3.

Andrew Brayshaw

137

3.

Lachie Schultz

12

3.

Matthew Taberner 61

4.

David Mundy

58

4.

Adam Cerra

122 4.

Rory Lobb & Nathan Fyfe

10

4.

Rory Lobb & Andrew Brayshaw

5.

Mitch Crowden

46

5.

CLEARANCES

Michael Walters

115

SPOILS

INSIDE 50s

1.

David Mundy

72

1.

Brennan Cox

76

2.

Nathan Fyfe

64

2.

Luke Ryan

63

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AFL FANTASY POINTS

1.

Caleb Serong

46

2.

Rory Lobb & David Mundy

40

1.

Andrew Brayshaw 1296

2.

Luke Ryan

1202

3.

Adam Cerra

1123

3.

Andrew Brayshaw

52

3.

Taylin Duman

49

4.

Caleb Serong

48

4.

Ethan Hughes

41

4.

James Aish

39

4.

Nathan Fyfe

1054

5.

Michael Walters

43

5.

Nathan Wilson

32

5.

Andrew Brayshaw

38

5.

David Mundy

1050

REBOUND 50s

METRES GAINED

INTERCEPT MARKS

HIT-OUTS

1.

Luke Ryan

113

1.

Luke Ryan

6961

1.

Luke Ryan

37

1.

Sean Darcy

330

2.

Nathan Wilson

64

2.

Nathan Wilson

4593

2.

Brennan Cox

25

2.

Rory Lobb

155

3.

Reece Conca

44

3.

James Aish

4488

3.

Ethan Hughes

24

3.

Matthew Taberner 8

4.

Taylin Duman

37

4.

Caleb Serong

3766 4.

Taylin Duman & Rory Lobb

19

5.

Ethan Hughes

34

5.

Adam Cerra

3744

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Player Profiles

1

JESSE

Hogan 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.6

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 10

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 1.1

MARKS PER GAME: 5.3

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3.1

TACKLES PER GAME: 0.6

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 48.4

Injury and the form of Fremantle’s tall forwards kept Hogan out of the Fremantle line-up for most of 2020. He returned to the line-up in round 15 and kicked five goals for the year. At the end of the season he was traded to GWS after kicking 18 goals from 19 appearances in his two injury-interrupted seasons.

DATE OF BIRTH: 12/02/1995 2020 GAMES: 7 CAREER GAMES: 90

2020 GOALS: 5 CAREER GOALS: 170

2

GRIFFIN

LOGUE 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 9.8

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 1.6

MARKS PER GAME: 2.4

SPOILS PER GAME: 4.6

TACKLES PER GAME: 1

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 35.2

The 22-year-old still had a big impact in 2020 despite being limited to only the opening five games of the season due to a toe injury. After Charlie Cameron ran riot for Brisbane with four goals in the first half in round two, Logue was switched onto the Lions’ star and shut down the small forward in the second half. Logue was arguably Freo’s best in their round five win against Adelaide in what was a career-defining DATE OF BIRTH: 13/04/1998 2020 GAMES: 5 CAREER GAMES: 28

game. Set to return fully fit for the 2021 season, Logue’s athleticism and ability to play on smalls and talls will add another dimension to Freo’s

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 1

backline that ranked as the AFL’s fifth-best in 2020.

3

BRANDON

MATERA 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 6.2

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.6

MARKS PER GAME: 1.6

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 1.6

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.4

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 35

The small forward was in and out of the line-up with five appearances and three goals. Matera’s last game in 2020 came in round nine in Freo’s win against Collingwood. He was delisted at the end of the season after three seasons at Fremantle, playing 43 games and kicking 46 goals.

DATE OF BIRTH: 11/03/1992 2020 GAMES: 5 CAREER GAMES: 144

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2020 GOALS: 3 CAREER GOALS: 170

4

Sean

darcy 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 6.2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 8.9

HITOUTS PER GAME: 22

MARKS PER GAME: 1.6

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 2

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.7

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 51.2

Darcy took his ruck work to another level in 2020, especially improving his hitouts to advantage as he worked well in tandem with the midfield.

He ranked seventh in the AFL for hitouts despite missing three games and sharing the ruck duties with Rory Lobb. Most importantly, Darcy held his own as a 22-year-old in a position dominated by the games older and more experienced players. A key focus this pre-season will be working on his follow-up after the contest.

DATE OF BIRTH: 12/06/1998 2020 GAMES: 15 CAREER GAMES: 41

2020 GOALS: 5 CAREER GOALS: 12

5

ADAM

CERRA 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 7.2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 17.4

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 2.1

MARKS PER GAME: 3

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.1

TACKLES PER GAME: 3.8

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 66.1

Cerra made the step up and turned his potential into genuine AFL talent as he dominated a handful of games, including Fremantle’s wins against Hawthorn in round 11 and Melbourne in round 16. Playing mostly on the wing or as an inside midfielder, Cerra did things with the football that most AFL players can’t, with his spectacular goal against Melbourne just one example of his ability to execute by foot. He DATE OF BIRTH: 7/10/1999 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 58

ranked second at Fremantle for tackles and at 20 years of age earned a third-place finish in the Doig Medal.

2020 GOALS: 2 CAREER GOALS: 11

6

REECE

CONCA 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 0.4

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 14.2

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 3.1

MARKS PER GAME: 3.4

SPOILS PER GAME: 1.1

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.7

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 57.4

An underrated season from Conca saw him play a crucial role in Fremantle’s backline that found success from their ability to play as a collective. As a small lockdown defender, Conca helped limit the contributions of some of the AFL’s best players, highlighted by his efforts against Richmond in round 15 where he kept Dustin Martin to 11 disposals, his lowest total since 2013.

DATE OF BIRTH: 12/08/1992 2020 GAMES: 14 CAREER GAMES: 140

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 25

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Player Profiles

7

NATHAN

FYFE 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 12.4

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 21.4

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 4.6

MARKS PER GAME: 3.1

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.3

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.9

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 75.3

Fyfe missed three games due to a hamstring injury but still had a big impact on Fremantle’s season with a runner-up finish in the Doig Medal.

When it came to his game day role, Fyfe continually put the team first as he spent more time playing forward, allowing the likes of Caleb Serong, Adam Cerra and Andrew Brayshaw to all thrive in the midfield. Despite his role, he still led Fremantle with an average of 21.4 disposals per game.

As a forward, Fyfe’s ability made him a nightmare to defend which only created more space and opportunities for the rest of the forward line.

DATE OF BIRTH: 18/09/1991 2020 GAMES: 14 CAREER GAMES: 187

2020 GOALS: 10 CAREER GOALS: 158

ANDREW

BRAYSHAW

8

2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 8.1

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 19.9

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 3.1

MARKS PER GAME: 2.8

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.2

TACKLES PER GAME: 4.9

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 76.2

Brayshaw continued his rise to not just become one of the best midfielders at Fremantle, but also in the AFL. The young midfielder played every game in 2020, averaging 20 disposals per game. He significantly increased his kicking efficiency to 62.8 per cent in 2020 from 43.1 in 2019, rating 10th for inside midfielders in the AFL who played 10 games or more. It wasn’t just his contributions with ball in hand as he pressured his opponents with a ClubDATE OF BIRTH: 8/11/1999 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 56

leading 84 tackles in 2020, 19 more than any other Fremantle player.

Despite being just 20, Brayshaw was still able to dominate games and lead

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 12

Fremantle to important wins against Hawthorn, Adelaide and St Kilda.

9

BLAKE

ACRES 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 4.9

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 19.1

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 1.7

MARKS PER GAME: 5.7

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.6

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.7

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 74

The new recruit from St Kilda played limited football early in the season due to a hamstring injury sustained in the pre-season. When Acres broke into the side, he averaged 12.7 disposals between rounds six and eight before picking up a calf injury. While out of the side, the midfielder was able to build back to full fitness and it showed on the field, averaging 24 disposals from the final four games of the season.

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DATE OF BIRTH: 7/10/1995 2020 GAMES: 7 CAREER GAMES: 82

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 29

10

MICHAEL

WALTERS 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.6

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 17.6

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.6

MARKS PER GAME: 3.1

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 4.9

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.9

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 73.1

Walters was at his All Australian best in a number of games in 2020, including his two goals and 28 disposals against Brisbane and his three goals against Melbourne and North Melbourne. The midfielder/forward had a goalless patch of six games mid-season but he still contributed in the midfield, earning three Brownlow votes for his 26 disposals in Freo’s epic comeback against St Kilda in round six.

DATE OF BIRTH: 7/01/1991 2020 GAMES: 14 CAREER GAMES: 165

2020 GOALS: 15 CAREER GOALS: 276

11

JAMES

AISH 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 4.2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 16.6

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 0.9

MARKS PER GAME: 3.9

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.4

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.6

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 61.6

The defender/midfielder proved to be a shrewd pickup for Fremantle in the 2019 Trade Period, finishing 10th in the Doig Medal in his debut season at the club. Aish increased his disposals average in 2020 despite the shorter game time and made important contributions in Freo’s wins against Melbourne and North Melbourne.

DATE OF BIRTH: 8/11/1995 2020 GAMES: 16 CAREER GAMES: 98

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 23

MITCH

CROWDEN

12

2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.7

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 8.4

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.3

MARKS PER GAME: 1.5

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 1.9

TACKLES PER GAME: 4.6

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 45.8

After playing round one, Crowden struggled to break back into the team following the AFL’s shutdown. Once he returned against Collingwood in round nine, he retained his spot playing as a high pressure forward. He kicked six goals from his 10 games and averaged 4.7 tackles per game, including an equal career-high of 11 tackles against Hawthorn.

DATE OF BIRTH: 28/04/1999 2020 GAMES: 10 CAREER GAMES: 24

2020 GOALS: 6 CAREER GOALS: 10

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Player Profiles

13

LUKE

RYAN 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 2.2

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 18.6

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 6.6

MARKS PER GAME: 5.2

SPOILS PER GAME: 3.7

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.2

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 70.7

Already one of the game’s best intercepting and rebound defenders, Ryan took his game to another level with Freo’s backline missing tall defenders Alex Pearce, Joel Hamling and Griffin Logue for all or most of the season. Standing at 186cm and often giving up 20kg and 20cm to his opponents, Ryan took on the key defender role and won more than his fair share of individual battles.

His ability as an intercepting and rebounding defender still shone through as he led Fremantle for intercept marks, metres gained and led the AFL with 113 rebound 50s – 17 more than any other player in the league. He became the first defender since Dale Kickett (1997) to win a Doig Medal.

DATE OF BIRTH: 6/02/1996 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 66

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 3

14

NATHAN

WILSON 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 0.8

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 13.7

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 4.3

MARKS PER GAME: 3.3

SPOILS PER GAME: 2.1

TACKLES PER GAME: 0.9

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 51.7

Wilson battled a toe injury from the back end of the 2019 season through the pre-season to make his return in round three. The highly skilled defender took a few games to build back to his best, which he found against Hawthorn in round 11 with 21 disposals and five marks in Freo’s win.

DATE OF BIRTH: 7/01/1993 2020 GAMES: 15 CAREER GAMES: 131

2020 GOALS: 1 CAREER GOALS: 18

15

ETHAN

HUGHES 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 1.4

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 12.8

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2

MARKS PER GAME: 4.6

SPOILS PER GAME: 2.4

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.2

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 51.5

The often unheralded defender got reward for his efforts in 2020, voted by his teammates as the winner of the Players’ Trademark Award. It’s no surprise Hughes was recognised by those beside him on game day, with his courage to win almost every 50-50 contest he was involved in. Hughes was one of the crucial members of Freo’s backline that shut down many of the game’s best forwards despite missing a number of their tallest and best players.

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DATE OF BIRTH: 7/12/1994 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 67

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 4

16

DAvid

mundy 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 8.8

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 18.1

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 4.5

MARKS PER GAME: 2.1

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.5

TACKLES PER GAME: 3.6

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 65.6

The veteran midfielder was consistently among Fremantle’s best in 2020 and his experience and leadership was arguably as important, playing a guiding role for Freo’s emerging midfielders. Mundy’s efforts helped Freo to important wins against Adelaide, Collingwood, Hawthorn and North Melbourne as he showed age was no barrier at 35. He finished fifth in the 2020 Doig Medal and he was rewarded with a contract for 2021 following the season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 20/07/1985 2020 GAMES: 16 CAREER GAMES: 332

2020 GOALS: 4 CAREER GOALS: 141

17

HUGH

DIXON

Selected in the 2017 National Draft, Dixon was delisted at the end of 2020 after playing one game in his three seasons, kicking a goal in his debut in round 23 against Port Adelaide in 2019.

DATE OF BIRTH: 26/02/1999 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 1

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 1

18

DARCY

TUCKER 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 5.3

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 14

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 2.4

MARKS PER GAME: 2.6

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.4

TACKLES PER GAME: 3.3

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 58.5

It was a frustrating 2020 for the big-bodied midfielder, who looked set to have a breakout year until sustaining a season-ending hamstring injury in round eight. He played arguably the best two games of his career in rounds four and five with 20 disposals and a goal against Gold Coast and 16 disposals and two goals in Freo’s first win of the season against Adelaide.

DATE OF BIRTH: 23/01/1997 2020 GAMES: 8 CAREER GAMES: 78

2020 GOALS: 4 CAREER GOALS: 33

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Player Profiles

19

CONNOR

BLAKELY 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 7

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 15

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 2.2

MARKS PER GAME: 2.4

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.4

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 51.2

Fremantle’s depth in the midfield meant the 24-year-old struggled for opportunity early in the season until he broke into the lineup in round nine. Blakely had 23 disposals against Collingwood in his return and averaged 15 disposals per game in his five appearances between rounds nine and 14.

DATE OF BIRTH: 2/03/1996 2020 GAMES: 5 CAREER GAMES: 65

MATTHEW

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 2

TABERNER

20

2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.8

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 10.4

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 2.3

MARKS PER GAME: 5.8

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3.8

TACKLES PER GAME: 0.5

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 58.6

Taberner earned selection in the All Australian 40-man squad for a career-best year. He kicked at least one goal in every appearance except in Freo’s round 16 win against Melbourne. The 27-yearold finished the season strongly, kicking 17 goals in his final eight appearances to end the year with a career-high 29 majors and a fifth placed finish in the Coleman Medal. He was a strong contested DATE OF BIRTH: 17/06/1993 2020 GAMES: 16 CAREER GAMES: 87

mark inside 50 and used his aerobic capacity to provide a target up 2020 GOALS: 29 CAREER GOALS: 104

JOEL

HAMLING

the ground, ranking second in the AFL for contested marks with an average of 2.4 per game.

21

The tall defender injured his ankle in the pre-season and was ruled out for the year. Hamling has worked hard in his recovery with an eye on a full pre-season and a return to playing in 2021.

DATE OF BIRTH: 9/04/1993 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 85

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2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

22

CALEB

SERONG 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 7.6

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 16.9

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 3.4

MARKS PER GAME: 2.3

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 3.3

TACKLES PER GAME: 4.3

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 67.2

Serong made a clean sweep of all of the first-year players awards, taking out the AFL Rising Star, the AFLPA’s Best First Year Player and winning Fremantle’s Beacon Award. What was most impressive about the 19-year-old’s debut season was his ability to deliver in roles normally played by the game’s more mature midfielders. He had negating roles on some of the game’s best players and he still managed to have an impact offensively with his ability to win the footy and distribute it cleanly and quickly.

DATE OF BIRTH: 9/02/2001 2020 GAMES: 14 CAREER GAMES: 14

CAM

2020 GOALS: 2 CAREER GOALS: 2

MCCARTHY

23

2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 11

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0

MARKS PER GAME: 3

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3

TACKLES PER GAME: 1

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 45

After playing in round one against Essendon, McCarthy couldn’t break back into the team after the AFL’s mandatory shutdown ended. He was delisted by Fremantle after 49 games played between 2017 and 2020, kicking 63 goals.

DATE OF BIRTH: 1/04/1995 2020 GAMES: 1 CAREER GAMES: 70

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 99

tom

north

24

North was drafted by Fremantle in 2017, however the inside midfielder was unable to break into the starting 22 during his three seasons at the Club and was delisted at the end of 2020.

DATE OF BIRTH: 14/02/1999 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

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ALEX

PEARCE

The defender kept busy on the sidelines as he missed the year due to an ankle injury sustained in the 2019 season. Pearce acted as an assistant coach for many of Fremantle’s scratch matches and also pitched in on AFL game days. He was named Best Clubman for his efforts behind the scenes. Pearce is on track in his recovery with the aim of returning to play in 2021.

DATE OF BIRTH: 9/06/1995 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 53

HAYDEN

YOUNG

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 3

26

2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 1

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 10

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2.2

MARKS PER GAME: 3.2

SPOILS PER GAME: 0.8

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.4

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 41.6

Young debuted in round two and dominated the highlight reel in round four against Gold Coast with a number of strong marks down back and showing off his elite kicking skills. An exciting debut season was unfortunately cut short after Young sustained an ankle injury in round six against St Kilda. The no.7 pick was in the mix for a return late in the season but it was decided not to rush the 19-year-old’s recovery.

DATE OF BIRTH: 11/04/2001 2020 GAMES: 5 CAREER GAMES: 5

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

27

SAM

STURT 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 7.7

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 1

MARKS PER GAME: 2.3

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3.3

TACKLES PER GAME: 1

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 39

Sturt provided one of the more memorable performances on debut with three goals against Essendon in round one. The then 19-year-old kicked one goal from outside 50m near the boundary and kicked another after out-muscling two opponents to mark in front of goal. Unfortunately, Sturt’s debut season was cut short after three games due to an ankle injury sustained at training at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.

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DATE OF BIRTH: 12/05/2000 2020 GAMES: 3 CAREER GAMES: 3

2020 GOALS: 4 CAREER GOALS: 4

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LACHIE

SCHULTZ 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.6

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 9.9

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 1

MARKS PER GAME: 3.6

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 2.6

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.5

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 50.2

Schultz played every game in his second AFL season and was one of Fremantle’s most improved players. His potential was no more on show than against St Kilda in round six where he helped shut down former teammate Bradley Hill and kicked two goals, including the sealer in what was a thrilling contest at Metricon Stadium.

DATE OF BIRTH: 30/11/1997 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 24

Luke

2020 GOALS: 12 CAREER GOALS: 16

valente

29

The 20-year-old is yet to make his debut after two seasons, mainly missing out in 2020 due to the depth of Freo’s midfield. He also had limited opportunity to build and show his potential with only a handful of scratch matches played for non-selected players. At the end of the season, Valente signed a two-year deal until 2022, so the opportunities are set to come for the promising midfielder.

DATE OF BIRTH: 8/05/2000 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

LLOYD

MEEK

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

30

The emerging ruckman is yet to debut after three seasons but remains an important part of Fremantle’s list. The 203cm ruck showed his potential in a handful of Freo’s scratch matches for non-selected players

DATE OF BIRTH: 22/04/1998 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

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Player Profiles

31

LIAM

HENRY 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 0.7

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 7.3

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.7

MARKS PER GAME: 2.7

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.3

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 36.7

Henry arrived at Fremantle while still recovering from a knee injury sustained prior to being drafted. The small forward broke into the team to play three games in 2020 and showed a glimpse of his talent with a brilliant snapped goal against GWS in round 14.

DATE OF BIRTH: 28/08/2001 2020 GAMES: 3 CAREER GAMES: 3

2020 GOALS: 1 CAREER GOALS: 1

32

STEPHEN

HILL 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 0.8

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 13.1

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2.5

MARKS PER GAME: 3.3

SPOILS PER GAME: 1.6

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.8

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 50.3

The midfielder turned half back played some of his best footy late in the season as he rebounded from only playing 16 games in the previous two seasons. Despite some quiet games, Hill’s 20 disposals against North Melbourne and 19 against Western Bulldogs showed the veteran was getting back to his best and, most importantly, performing and recovering well while playing regular footy.

DATE OF BIRTH: 1/05/1990 2020 GAMES: 12 CAREER GAMES: 218

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 112

33

TRAVIS

COLYER 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.7

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 8.9

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.6

MARKS PER GAME: 1.8

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 2.2

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.1

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 34.8

The speedy forward notched up his 100th career AFL game in 2020, playing nine games in total and kicking three goals. He played every game up until sustaining a hamstring injury against Hawthorn and broke back into the starting 22 for the final game of the season against the Western Bulldogs.

DATE OF BIRTH: 24/08/1991 2020 GAMES: 9 CAREER GAMES: 106

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2020 GOALS: 3 CAREER GOALS: 62

34

BRETT

BEWLEY 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 4.4

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 14.5

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 1

MARKS PER GAME: 3.3

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 2.1

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.8

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 57.1

Brett Bewley played 12 games in 2020 but struggled for game time late in the season due to a groin injury. The midfielder continued his progression in his second AFL season, performing well against Essendon (20 disposals) and Gold Coast (two goals). He gave full effort playing as either a wingman or half forward.

DATE OF BIRTH: 14/04/1995 2020 GAMES: 12 CAREER GAMES: 19

2020 GOALS: 5 CAREER GOALS: 6

Jason

Carter

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Jason Carter couldn’t break into the team in 2020 and was granted early release from his contract prior to Fremantle leaving for the hub in Cairns in August. The quick defender and Next Generation Academy product was signed as a Category B rookie and made his debut in 2019.

DATE OF BIRTH: 11/01/2000 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 2

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

36

BRENNAN

COX

2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 1.9

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 11.4

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2.1

MARKS PER GAME: 3.9

SPOILS PER GAME: 5.8

TACKLES PER GAME: 0.8

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 43.5

Drafted as a versatile forward/defender, Cox made the permanent switch to defence and was one of Freo’s standouts in a backline hit by injury. Cox teamed up brilliantly with Luke Ryan to become an, at times, impenetrable defensive duo. The 22-year-old was Fremantle’s best kick in 2020, running at an efficiency of 84.3 per cent.

DATE OF BIRTH: 13/08/1998 2020 GAMES: 13 CAREER GAMES: 47

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 27

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Player Profiles

37

RORY

LOBB 2020 SEASON

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS PER GAME: 6.1

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 10.2

HITOUTS PER GAME: 9.1

MARKS PER GAME: 3.7

CLEARANCES PER GAME: 0.9

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.4

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 56.8

Lobb played every game in 2020 in a mix of forward and ruck in support of Sean Darcy. The 206cm big man took the third-most contested marks in the AFL in 2020. He was one of Freo’s best in the win against Sydney in round 13 with five contested marks and a goal.

DATE OF BIRTH: 9/02/1993 2020 GAMES: 17 CAREER GAMES: 106

ISAIAH

2020 GOALS: 10 CAREER GOALS: 87

BUTTERS

38

The NGA product was signed as a Category B rookie following the 2019 National and Rookie drafts. A small forward, Butters was unable to break into the team in 2020 and was delisted at the end of the season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 16/09/2001 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

Sam

SWITKOWSKI

39

A persistent back injury kept the talented small forward out of the Fremantle’s line-up in 2020. Switkowski has since recovered and is ready to return to training at the start of pre-season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 20/11/1996 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 20

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2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 7

41

BAILEY

BANFIELD 2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.6

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 9.4

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.2

MARKS PER GAME: 1.6

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 3

TACKLES PER GAME: 3.4

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 44.6

The medium forward played five games in 2020, mostly in the front half of the season, kicking a goal against Brisbane and St Kilda. Banfield was one of Freo’s best tacklers, averaging 3.6 tackles per game including seven against Geelong.

DATE OF BIRTH: 26/02/1998 2020 GAMES: 5 CAREER GAMES: 32

2020 GOALS: 2 CAREER GOALS: 9

42

STEFAN

GIRO

The speedy midfielder missed most of the first half of the season as he recovered from an ACL injury sustained in 2019. After recovering from the injury, Giro took part in a handful of scratch match games and performed well. He will be ready for a big pre-season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 10/03/1999 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 10

MICHAEL

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 3

FREDERICK

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2020 SEASON

INSIDE 50s PER GAME: 1.4

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 8

MARKS INSIDE 50 PER GAME: 0.4

MARKS PER GAME: 1.8

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS PER GAME: 2

TACKLES PER GAME: 0.8

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 30.6

The exciting midfielder/forward played every game after making a memorable debut in the RAC Derby in round seven where he thrilled the crowd with a goal and 10 disposals. Frederick showed he has the speed and endurance to match it at AFL level and will use the pre-season to continue to develop.

DATE OF BIRTH: 17/05/2000 2020 GAMES: 10 CAREER GAMES: 10

2020 GOALS: 4 CAREER GOALS: 4

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Player Profiles

44

TAYLIN

DUMAN 2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 1.3

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 11.4

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2.5

MARKS PER GAME: 3.1

SPOILS PER GAME: 3.3

TACKLES PER GAME: 1.9

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 46.4

The former rookie played a career-high 15 games in 2020. He was one of Freo’s best in their crucial round six win against St Kilda with three intercept marks, seven spoils and three rebound 50s. The 193cm defender became a lock in the starting 22 for the majority of the season but, like all of Fremantle’s defenders, will be ready to battle for his spot when squad availability improves.

DATE OF BIRTH: 18/04/1998 2020 GAMES: 15 CAREER GAMES: 39

TOBE

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 1

WATSON

45

2020 SEASON

INTERCEPT MARKS PER GAME: 1.7

DISPOSALS PER GAME: 10

REBOUND 50s PER GAME: 2

MARKS PER GAME: 4

SPOILS PER GAME: 3.3

TACKLES PER GAME: 2.3

AFL FANTASY POINTS PER GAME: 48.7

The rookie defender broke into the team to make his debut against Geelong and held his own in the backline in his three appearances.

His seven marks and 10 disposals against North Melbourne showed a glimpse of his potential and at the end of the season he was rewarded with a rookie contract for 2021.

DATE OF BIRTH: 3/12/1997 2020 GAMES: 3 CAREER GAMES: 3

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

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DILLON

O’REILLY

46

The versatile key forward/defender was a mid-season rookie draft selection in 2019 but was unable to break into the team in 2020 and was delisted at the end of the season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 2/06/2000 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

JARVIS

PINA

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

47

The small defender showed his potential in a number of Fremantle’s scratch matches but was unable to break into the team and was not offered a contract for 2021.

DATE OF BIRTH: 30/10/2000 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

LENO

THOMAS

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

48

Thomas showed plenty of promise despite not earning an AFL callup in 2020. Initially training as a forward, Thomas made the switch to half back in scratch matches where he shone with his speed and ball use. A product of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy, Thomas arrived at the club as a category B rookie and was offered another category B contract for the 2021 season.

DATE OF BIRTH: 12/05/2001 2020 GAMES: 0 CAREER GAMES: 0

2020 GOALS: 0 CAREER GOALS: 0

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D

espite the challenges of 2020

“We have recently appointed Simon Eastaugh

Fremantle were able to strengthen

as our new head of community engagement

their ties within the community

and Fremantle life member Roger Hayden as

through a range of events across

our NGA coach. Both are former players, have

the state.

held significant positions within our coaching group and are very highly regarded among staff,

In 2021, Fremantle plans to expand their reach

our members and supporters,” Garlick said.

even further with Simon Eastaugh taking on the role as the club’s head of community

“Most importantly, Simon and Roger are

engagement and Roger Hayden becoming the

passionate about helping Fremantle thrive

Club’s Next Generation Academy (NGA) coach.

in the community space. It’s going to be a significant priority for them and for Fremantle

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick said these

in the coming years and something that we

appointments illustrated the Club’s determination

plan to grow considerably.”

to grow their reach within the community.

THE KIMBERLEY

FREO DOCKERS CUP

Fremantle had a particular focus on the Club’s

The Fremantle Dockers Cup was held once again

Victor George Kailis Oval in September where

Next Generation Academy zone in Kimberley,

as a part of the Club’s WAFC partnered program

AFLW senior coach Trent Cooper presented

with the year highlighted by the Club’s

that supports high school girls football.

the cup to the winning school Governer Stirling. Captain Kara Antonio and leader

community camp to the region, visiting Broome, Derby, Kununurra and Warmun.

Fremantle hosted the Year 10/11/12 Fremantle

Kiara Bowers presented the medals to the

Dockers Cup Moore Division Grand Final at

winners and runners up Mater Dei College.

New senior coach Justin Longmuir and CEO Simon Garlick as well as 18 players travelled north to Broome and Derby in February, visiting schools, aged care centres and hospitals.

LET’S GO FREO

The group also held a variety of functions to

AFLW players Roxy Roux, Aine Tighe and

“It’s really exciting to be coaching these girls

help raise money for the local football club

Kate Flood delivered Fremantle’s skill

who are coming to AFLW games or watching

and helped raise $2,500 for equipment and

sessions and interactive classroom sessions

it on TV. I remember it being really exciting

stationary resources for Broome Primary

to 600 students through term one.

learning off my idols and now these girls can come and learn from us.”

School after a fire had caused extensive damage to the historic school.

Roux said it had been a dream of hers to teach football to others, particularly to the

Roger Hayden, Tendai Mzungu and players

many girls who are taking up the sport.

Reece Conca, Leno Thomas and Isaiah Butters went to the far north to visit Kununurra and

“It’s really exciting being involved in the Let’s

Warmun to hold youth boys and youth girls

Go Freo program as being involved in junior

football clinics as well as visit local schools.

football is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Roux said.

“When I was growing up in Dongara, I used to travel to Geraldton and we had a couple of the country’s best players from the AFL’s exhibition games visit us, it just was really exciting to have them there.

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A QUARTER OF A MILLION FOR STARLIGHT! Fremantle members, supporters, players and staff

pledging funds for every goal Fremantle players

The Sirens, led by Diane Meakins raised more

broke a fundraising record in 2020 with more than

kicked during the Purple Haze game, helping to

than $21,000 through several events during

a quarter of a million dollars raised for the Starlight

raise more than $53,184 on game day.

2020 and Selby Lee-Steere donated a generous

Children’s Foundation during the annual Starlight Purple Haze Game against GWS in round 14.

$32,000 from his fundraising efforts through Starlight fundraising partner South32 then

his AFL Fantasy tips in 2020.

matched the Freo fans’ donations up to The grand total of $252,407.96 smashed 2019’s

$50,000 to further boost the money raised on

record of $205,804. It brought the total raised

the day.

for the Starlight Children’s Foundation to $1.8 million dollars since 2003 – with funds helping

The Dowson Family along with the community

to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and

of Kalgoorlie also raised a record $100,926.76.

their families.

Phil and Haylie Dowson have now raised more than $450,000 since 2009, which a truly

In a new initiative for 2020, Freo fans showed

amazing effort from the Goldfields family.

their support for Starlight Purple Haze by

NGA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Fremantle ran a number of programs in 2020 that

The all-inclusive Metro program also ran for

looked to identify and develop the most talented

players born in 2007 and rounded out with the

footballers within the Club’s NGA zones.

annual carnival on 6 October played between six

Fremantle’s NGA development program for

teams across the clubs five WAFL aligned NGA

Indigenous and multicultural players ran for those

zones of Peel, East Fremantle, South Fremantle,

born between 2004 and 2006 and culminated

Claremont and West Perth.

with games against the West Coast academy.

ELITE TALENT In 2020, Fremantle saw two more players

develop talent in the region despite the

graduate from the NGA with Brandon Walker

new restrictions.

and Josh Western drafted at no. 50 and no.

54 respectively. While signed players Keanu

“Our biggest focus within the Metro, Kimberley

Haddow and Chris Walker were undrafted, they

and all regional areas has been participation

will continue in the program as 19-year-olds as

and to grow the game, in particular the women’s

the club looks to continue their development.

game” Hayden said.

The AFL brought in some significant

“The connections that have been built by the Club

changes to limit all Clubs’ access to the

through the NGA and Community Engagement

most elite talent in their NGA pools. In 2021,

Team over the last 3 years has been great in

Clubs will not be able to match bids on NGA

getting more purple into the regions, and we look

players in the top 20 picks and that will

forward to building even stronger relationships

extend to the top 40 selections in 2022.

with key stakeholders such as WAFC, Garnduwa, Clontarf and Stephen Michael Foundation in the

NGA coach Roger Hayden said that

Kimberley, Mid-West, Wheatbelt & South West.

Fremantle would continue to grow and

FREMANTLE LAUNCH STRETCH RAP The Fremantle Dockers launched the club’s

on implementing longer-term strategies while

second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in

working towards defined measurable targets

2020, with the stated vision for a reconciled

and goals.

Australia that is an inclusive community, striving for equality and equity.

The 50-page document covers the period from March 2020 to February 2023 and can be

The club’s second Reconciliation Action Plan

viewed by scanning the QR code.

is known as a Stretch RAP because it focuses

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As at 31 October, 2020

FOOTBALL RECRUITING

EXECUTIVE

FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Simon Garlick

Chief Executive Officer

Bethanie Allanson

Dietician

Peter Bell

General Manager of Football

Mark Anderson

Player Development Manager

Luke Morfesse

General Manager Media & Communications

Darren Bizzell

Sports Science Analyst

Evelina Palmiotti

Executive Assistant/ Office Manager

Joseph Brierty

Senior Manager, Football Operations

Ivo Capelinha

Football Services Assistant

Keith Carmody

Chaplain

Joshua Carr

Assistant Coach - Midfield

Elliot Clare

Football Data Analyst

Jackson Dennis

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Daniel DuvnjakZaknich

Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach

Simon Eastaugh

Graeme Parker

Chief Operating Officer

Cameron Tuohy

Chief Financial Officer

AFLW & NGA

Digital Media Officer

David Hale

Assistant Coach - Forwards

Brett Rechichi

Digital Production Assistant

Roger Hayden

Development Coach

Erin Verevis

Digital Media Officer & Team Leader

Gary Ingraham

AFL & AFLW Fitness Services

Bradley Keller

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Renee Kennedy

Physiotherapist / Head Trainer

Kelli O'Brien

AFLW & NGA Services Administrator

Kellie Properjohn

AFLW Leadership

Wade Spilcker

AFLW & NGA Operations Coordinator

Justin Longmuir

Senior Coach

Kate Starre

AFLW High Performance Manager

Leigh Montagna

Opposition Analyst

Craig Thomas

AFLW Assistant Coach

Shannon Oliphant

Football Data Analyst

Marly Van Basten Batenburg

AFLW Player Development Manager

Adam Read

Development Coach - Forward Line

Lisa Webb

AFLW Assistant Coach

Paul Salis

Property Services Manager

Aaron Sandilands

MEMBERSHIP Chelsea Brown

Membership Services Officer

Phoebe Cianfrini

Membership Services Officer

Jarrod Cunningham

Membership Operations Team Manager

Ashli Fletcher

Membership Services Officer

Jordan Fuller

Membership Communications Coordinator

Donna Gratwick

Membership Services Officer

Ruck Coach - AFL

Mark McClure

Membership Fan Development & Marketing Team Leader

Cam Shepherd

Peel Thunder Senior Coach

Alana Portlock

Membership and Ticketing Manager

Dr Peter Steele

Club Doctor

Marshall Stockden

Physiotherapist

Dr Alex Swann

Club Doctor

Kellie Black

Events Manager

Dr Ken Withers

Club Doctor

Olivia Minutillo

Events Coordinator

Casey York

Football Compliance & Administration Manager

FACILITIES & STRATEGIC PROJECTS

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Cale Provan

NGA Head Coach

HR Manager

Head of Player Personnel

Recruiting Consulting

Tendai Mzungu

Brad Wellings

David Walls

Petah Gibbs

AFLW Assistant Coach

HR Advisor

Draft Manager - National

Graphic Designer

Amy Lavell

Emily Bessell

Neil Ross

Anna Palma

AFLW Strength and Conditioning Coach

HUMAN RESOURCES

Melbourne Recruiting Assistant

Head of Development

Tamara Jakobson

IT Operations Coordinator

Braeden Money

Digital Production Coordinator

AFLW Assistant Coach

Sean Raynor

Recruiting Assistant

Brittany Maxfield

Garrick Ibbotson

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Edward McMullin

Brand & Marketing Coordinator

AFLW Physiotherapist

EVENTS

Draft Manager - Victoria

Meghan Hughes

Mardi Hatch

Community Goals Manager

David McMullin

Content Producer

AFLW & NGA Manager

Graham Mills

Recruiting Assistant

Thomas Fee

Darryn Fry

Community Goals Coordinator

Benjamin Marks

Digital Media & Marketing Manager

AFLW Head Coach

Mitchell Harvey

Recruiting Analyst

Kasey Ball

Trent Cooper

COMMUNITY GOALS

Nick Connors

FINANCE

MERCHANDISE Craig Evans

Senior Team Store Manager

Tony Godden

Merchandise & Partnership Account Manager

PARTNERSHIPS Adam Bury

Head of Commercial Partner Acquisition

Kathryn Belben

Management Accountant

Natasha Cox

Partnerships Account Manager

Mark Hambley

Systems & Projects Analyst

Glenn Duffield

Commercial Partnerships Manager

Curtis Hogg

Finance Manager

Jana Gernhoefer

Partnerships Account Manager

Kay Loxley

Payroll Officer

Amber Vandam

Assistant Accountant

PREMIUM & CORPORATE SALES Adam Northover

Premium and Corporate Sales Manager

Jade Holmes

Facilities & Office Assistant

Melissa Tempra

Senior Premium & Corporate Sales Executive

Adrian Lacquiere

Strategic Projects & Facilities Manager

Lisa Webster

Premium & Corporate Sales Coordinator

2021 nab afl women’s competition RD

DATE

OPPONENT

VENUE

LOCAL TIME

1

Sunday 31 Jan

GWS Giants

Fremantle Oval

2.10pm

2

Sunday 7 Feb

Collingwood

Victoria Park

1.10pm

3

Saturday 13 Feb

North Melbourne

Fremantle Oval

4.10pm

4

Saturday 20 Feb

West Coast Eagles

Venue TBC

6.10pm

5

Sunday 28 Feb

Adelaide Crows

Norwood Oval

4.10pm

6

Saturday 6 Mar

Geelong

Fremantle Oval

4.10pm

7

Saturday 13 Mar

Brisbane Lions

Hickey Park

4.10pm

8

Sunday 21 Mar

Gold Coast Suns

Fremantle Oval

3.10pm

9

Sunday 28 Mar

Carlton

Ikon Park

1.10pm

2021 toyOta afl premiership Season RD

DATE

OPPONENT

VENUE

LOCAL TIME

1

Saturday 20 Mar

Melbourne

MCG

1.45pm

2

Sunday 28 Mar

GWS Giants

Optus Stadium

3.10pm

3

Sunday 4 Apr

Carlton

Marvel Stadium

3.20pm

4

Sunday 11 Apr

Hawthorn

Optus Stadium

2.40pm

5

Sunday 18 Apr

Adelaide Crows

Adelaide Oval

12.40pm

6

Saturday 24 Apr

North Melbourne

Optus Stadium

6.10pm

7

West Coast Eagles

Optus Stadium

8

Brisbane Lions

Optus Stadium

9

Essendon

Marvel Stadium

10

Sydney Swans

Optus Stadium

11

Port Adelaide

Adelaide Oval

12

Western Bulldogs

Optus Stadium

13

Gold Coast Suns

Optus Stadium

14

Bye

15

Collingwood

Marvel Stadium

16

Carlton

Optus Stadium

17

Hawthorn

University of Tasmania

18

Geelong Cats

Optus Stadium

19

Sydney Swans

SCG

20

Richmond

Optus Stadium

21

Brisbane Lions

The Gabba

22

West Coast Eagles

Optus Stadium

23

St Kilda

Marvel Stadium

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