Walyalup will take on Yartapuulti on Saturday 24 May at Optus Stadium. Bounce down for the clash is at 6.10pm WST.

To celebrate the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds, Walyalup will be wearing an Indigenous jumper designed by Jeff Farmer - alongside his Father Jeff Farmer Snr, Mother Iris and in collaboration with Roger Hayden.

The design pays tribute to Farmer’s footballing journey and the history of Indigenous people in the Great Southern of Western Australia. 

Tickets are available for the clash via Ticketmaster, starting from just $39.

The Club would like to thank its Indigenous Program partner Woodside Energy for their support of and its continued involvement in the delivery of its Reconciliation Action Plan, including initiatives during Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Transport Information

The Club is asking everyone to please plan ahead this season and we thank you for your patience in advance. 

The Armadale/Thornlie Line is shut until mid-2025, which means there may be changes to the way fans travel to Optus Stadium in 2025.

Information on changes to Optus Stadium special event services can be found HERE

All patrons are encouraged to plan ahead using the Journey Planner - Transperth Events and allow plenty of extra time to arrive before bounce.

Important Changes

Getting to the Stadium:

• Yanchep Line: Direct trains to Perth Stadium Station will operate on the Yanchep Line.
• Fremantle Line: Direct trains from Fremantle to Perth Stadium Station will NOT be operating before AFL games.
  • Fremantle passengers can catch a timetabled service to Perth Station and transfer to the Armadale Line to arrive at Perth Stadium Station.
• Route 652 departs from Stand 10 at Mirrabooka Bus Station
• Route 653 departs from Stand 7 at Galleria Bus Station.
• Route 661 no longer operates from the CBD to Perth Stadium Bus Station.
• Route 654 will now operate a shorter route between Bassendean Station and Perth Stadium Station.
• Passengers boarding between Ellenbrook and Bassendean Station can now catch an Ellenbrook Line train.

Getting Home:

• Fremantle & Yanchep Line: Direct trains on the Fremantle and Yanchep lines will operate after the event.
• Route 650 (Karrinyup Bus Station) will now depart from Stands 20 to 22 at Perth Stadium Bus Station.
• Route 652 (Mirrabooka Bus Station) now depart from Perth Stadium Bus Station.
• Route 653 (Galleria Bus Station) now depart from Perth Stadium Bus Station.
  • Passengers no longer need to walk across Matagarup Bridge to catch their bus after the event. 

With changes to the wider transport network, there are several Bus Hub stand changes. Signage updates and PTA staff will be in place to assist with these changes.

Key times – Round 11 v Yartapuulti

From 4.15pm - Membership services available at Gate B & E
4.10pm - Purple Playground Open
4.30pm – Gates Open
5.20pm – 5.35pm – First Warm Up  
5.54pm – Team Entry
6.03pm – 6.07pm  Welcome to Country 
6.08pm – Coin Toss
6.10pm – Bounce down

*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather

What's happening on the day?

Team Entry
On Saturday night, players from both teams will enter the field together before heading towards their own team banners. Walyalup will enter with the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation, while Yartapuulti will enter with the WA Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation.

Moorditj Markets presented by Woodside Energy
The Moorditj Markets, presented by Woodside Energy, have been designed to showcase First Nations goods and wares to our football community. Walyalup fans will be able to explore and support a pop-up style market that showcases a variety of First Nations artists and businesses, located behind section 131 until the end of half-time. 

Entertainment by Lachy John
Lachy John, an Indigenous singer-songwriter from the Pilbara, now based in our very own Walyalup will be performing in the Ressies Bar.

Lachy is a talented artist who blends an alt-rock, blues, and folk sound, captivating his audiences with emotionally charged songs and an enrapturing delivery. On Saturday night, he’ll be performing his original song Magic, which has received not one, but two WAM Song of the Year nominations - in the ‘Outstanding Indigenous’ and ‘Act Belong Commit’ categories.

Purple Playground (Southern Oval)
Come down to Southern Oval located in front of the Camfield and bounce around on the Inflatable Obstacle Course, try your shot at goals with the Freo Super Goals or take a hanger at the Inflatable Marking Spot.

Join Djurandi Dreaming's renowned Indigenous artist, Justin Martin, in an outdoor art workshop proudly supported by Woodside Energy. Learn traditional symbols, stories, language, colours, and line work used in Aboriginal art, while watching him complete a custom piece of artwork.

Be sure to also get yourself tatted up with a Freo airbrush tattoo.

Stephen Michael Foundation’s 'Culture Through Sport' Marquee
Located on the Southern Oval, this activation offers kids the opportunity to learn about, appreciate, and experience aspects of Aboriginal culture through traditional Aboriginal games. These activities provide a fun, hands-on learning experience, promoting cultural understanding and community connection.
 
There will also be information available about the Stephen Michael Foundation and the range of programs they deliver across Western Australia, supporting young people, communities, and regional areas through sport, leadership, and wellbeing initiatives.

Bankwest Backyard (Outside Gates A & B)
Hang out in the Bankwest Backyard and get a snap with a life-size team photo. Look out for the orange sea container outside gates A & B as you come off the train line. 

101 Oh What Fun! (Near Lobby 101)
Located at Lobby 101 and back again in 2025, 101 Oh What Fun is your destination for fun outside of the footy. We will be bringing in the airbrush tattoos to get decked out in Freo-themed art, or get crafty and make an indigenous themed bracelet with Emma Jane's Weaving, supported by Woodside Energy.

Walyalup players will be stopping by at half-time as well, so be sure to catch them.

101 Oh What Fun will close at the end of three-quarter time.

Sensory bags available from 101 Oh What Fun 
The Purple Hands Foundation will continue to offer take-to-seat sensory bags, for adults and children who have sensory needs, at all Fremantle home games. With the support of uLaunch, Powered by AKG, the bags are available to use throughout the game and assist in making footy accessible and enjoyable for all.
 
Sensory bags will be located at 101 Oh What Fun! (section 101). Please ensure to bring a form of ID to exchange for a bag.

Wheelchair Footy

WA All Abilities Wheelchair football come and try and inclusion specialists will be on-hand at the western podium pre-game fan zone to discuss participation opportunities in adaptive football for people living with disability. Wheelchair footy will be running from when the gates open until half-time.

TABtouch Darts in The Ressies  
Have you got the touch? Come have a shot at the TABtouch Darts activation where you can throw felt footballs at a dart board for the chance to win a range of prizes from merchandise to vouchers. Located in The Ressies Eastern Scoreboard Terrace area. 

AFL Gameday Rooftop Experience
Don't miss your chance to take your game day experience up a level. Watch the first or third quarter of footy from the most unique seats in the house - on top of Optus Stadium!
 
To book, visit THE OZONE at Optus Stadium.

Competitions

Pick your Pump up Tune thanks to Macca's
Fans will have the chance to vote for their favourite song to be played at half-time of Saturday's game. Thanks to Macca's, one lucky entrant will also take home a match ball from this weekend. 

Bankwest Best Seats in the House 
At quarter time, be in your seats and have your phone ready for your chance to win one of three double passes into Bankwest’s best seats in the house!
 
Mac for a Match 
Once again this year, Macca’s will be offering all Walyalup ticket holders and members who are in WA a free Big Mac on the Monday following a win, home or away. 
 
Walyalup fans can simply show their digital game day ticket or digital membership to claim their Big Mac for FREE. 

Optus Stadium Restaurants and Catering 
The City View Cafe will be OPEN. However, the Goodwood restaurant will be CLOSED. 
 
The Freo Clubhouse  
The Freo Clubhouse in River View Rooms and Sky View Lounge will be open for this round, however, you will need to show your ticket stating room access to receive entry. The Sky View Underscreen bar will be closed for the entire match for a private function.
 
Other key points:

• No cloaking facilities are available. Don't bring bulky items.  
• Practice good hand hygiene.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the membership services team on (08) 9433 7111 or at membership@fremantlefc.com.au.