Live the Dream, presented by Decmil, is a once in a lifetime opportunity for 16 young Australians to become immersed in the culture of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club and ‘live the life’ of an AFL player for five days.

Live the Dream offers participants a rare opportunity to develop skills and behaviours, which can deliver long-term benefits to the individual and their local community.

The program will include a tour of Fremantle headquarters and Domain Stadium, a survival base camp in Chidlow, a ropes course at Point Walter Recreation Camp in Bicton as well as leadership and health and well being training sessions.

The Live the Dream program commences on Friday 3 July with Fremantle players Michael Walters, Tommy Sheridan, Hayden Crozier, Nick Suban, Chris Mayne, Michael Johnson, Danyle Pearce and Zac Clarke as the participant mentors.
 
Meet Xavier Dhurrkay from Gosnells
 
The name Dhurrkay will forever be linked with the Fremantle Dockers after the death of former player Gary Dhurrkay at the age of just 31 in a car accident.
 
His son Xavier is following in his late father’s footsteps playing for East Fremantle and is part of this year’s Live the Dream program.
 
Gary was part of Fremantle’s inaugural season in 1995 and played 51 games with the club until 1998, before playing a further 21 games with North Melbourne.
 
“It will be an honour to experience what my dad did, as a Fremantle Dockers player,” he said.
 
“Sadly he passed away tragically when I was eight years old and that was the worst moment of my life.
 
“But instead of my letting my life go downhill I made a promise to keep my dad’s dream and memories alive and dedicate myself to my football career.”
 
Xavier lives and breathes football and is currently playing for three teams each week.
 
The Sevenoaks Senior College Year 12 student plays for his school, local team in Gosnells and East Fremantle Colts.
 
“I love playing footy as it’s an opportunity for me to use my skills of leadership, dedication and team work,” he said.
 
Jennet Hansen nominated Xavier because he demonstrated outstanding behavior and attendance.
 
“Xavier has dedicated his life to trying to achieve his AFL dream,” she said.
 
“This experience will recognise his dedication, commitment and provide him with the actual experience of what it would mean to be an AFL player.”