Fremantle have set a new membership record for the 2018 season, surpassing the 55,000 membership mark for the first time in the club’s history. 

The size of the Purple Army has grown by more than seven per cent in 2018 and is 3111 more than the club’s previous record of 51,889 set in 2016.

To celebrate the membership record, Fremantle is offering a member prize to attend either the 2018 or 2019 Grand Finals, with the winner selected from all of the members who attend the club’s remaining six homes games for 2018. 

The lucky winning member will win flights, accommodation and Grand Final tickets for two people. 

The first of Freo’s six remaining home games kicks off on Sunday when Fremantle take on Adelaide at Optus Stadium. 

The winner will be announced at half time on the ground at the Fremantle v Collingwood game in round 23.