Fremantle are back at Optus Stadium this Saturday night as they take on Sydney in round 19, presented by Containers for Change. As well as a number of interactive gameday initiatives, it will also be the last chance to access the Kids Go Free promotion, so be sure to bring the whole family along under Saturday night lights.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
Saturday night’s game against Sydney will be presented by our partner Containers for Change. Containers for Change works to collect recyclable goods and give them another life by prompting the public to save your containers from landfill by offering 10¢ for each recyclable donated, and have already saved over 2 billion containers from landfill. To support a great cause, Optus Stadium now has over 400 Containers for Change bins around the ground, all you need to do is keep hold of your container until you see the right bin. Just remember when you're at Optus Stadium to pick the right bin for the win and don't feed the fill!

GETTING TO OPTUS STADIUM
Your footy ticket includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours either side of the match, so be prepared and ensure you plan your journey ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, please click here for further information. If asked, show your ticket to the driver or inspector. Keep in mind, you must have your football ticket or membership on you to travel for no extra cost.

For the safety of all patrons, we encourage all attendees to ensure they are well aware of the above points, prior to attending the game. If you have a family or linked account, please pass this information on to all attending.

Please note: There is a disruption to Route 652 for this game. Services to and from Stadium Bus Station will not be stopping at Lord St after Coolgardie Tce, Perth. Services will stop at Fitzgerald St after Vincent St, Perth as an alternative.

TICKETING INFORMATION
Members with reserved seats can access their tickets through the Fremantle Football Club app linked to their MyFreo account. Instructions are available for both Android and iPhone users.

Pass holders who have redeemed a ticket or upgraded can access their tickets through the Ticketmaster app. The Fremantle membership team will be at Gate B and E for assistance with entry and general enquiries from 3.45pm.

Tickets are still available for the general public through Ticketmaster.

SENSORY ROOM
The Purple Hands Foundation and Fremantle Football Club in collaboration with The Autism Association of Western Australia are delivering a Sensory Room launching in 2023. The Sensory Room provides opportunities for individuals with a disability to access a quiet space during Fremantle home games at Optus Stadium. The room is for people with sensory needs, open to children and adults and individuals with a disability will be prioritised.

To find out more information about the room, who it is for and how to register please click here.

HELP US, HELP YOU
Report anti-social behaviour to Stadium Staff immediately or text 0409 317 771.

KEY TIMES
3.30pm - Purple Playground Commences   
3.45pm - Membership services available at gate B and E
4.00pm - Gates open
4.55pm – 5.10pm - On-field warm-up
5.26pm - Fremantle team entry
5.40pm - Bounce down

MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT

AROUND THE GROUND

Train To Track
Fremantle fans who catch public transport to Saturday night’s game against Sydney at Optus Stadium have the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the Fremantle Dockers! As a part of our partnership with Optus Stadium, we want to encourage all of our members and fans to catch public transport to the game.

Upload a photo of you catching a Transperth train or bus to or from Optus Stadium for your chance to win this great prize. By entering, you go in the running to win and participate in a recovery training session with the Freo Dockers AFL or AFLW team, take home your own training kit and take home a signed jumper. 

Purple Playground*
Located on the Southern Oval, outside gate D are the inflatable obstacle courses and inflatable super goals. As well as handball targets and a Freo Footprints activation for kids to test out their skills! Have a go at any of the activities to receive a 2023 Fremantle Dockers Men’s Team Poster!

Airbrush tattoo
Our airbrush tattoo station will be located near Lobby 101, to cover our fans in their favourite Freo designs.

*Please note that Purple Playground and other outdoor activities may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather (moderate rain and wind)

QUARTER TIME 

Race The Footy
In 2023 Fremantle fans have the chance to Race the Footy, thanks to Macca’s. If you and a mate would like the chance to Race the Footy register below.

HALF TIME

Best Seats in the House
At half-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! Winners will receive:

• 2 x tickets for the best seats in the house (located in the Bankwest Club)
• Food and beverage during the event including your choice of burger and chips, ice cream and selected wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic refreshments
• A merchandise pack
• VIP service from a dedicated Optus Stadium attendant
• Access to the Bankwest Club

Leave your cash at home
Optus Stadium is currently a cashless venue meaning you will need to pay using EFTPOS at all food and beverage outlets.

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. Please note that the Sky View Lounge will be closed until half-time.

Other key points:

• No cloaking facilities available. Don't bring bulky items.
• Practice good hand hygiene.
• If you feel unwell or have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms during the two weeks prior to this weekend’s game, please DO NOT attend. If you begin to feel ill whilst at the game, please make sure to notify an Optus Stadium representative immediately and follow the directions of any venue, club or AFL staff.

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.

If Sydney superstar Lance Franklin was saying farewell to Optus Stadium on Saturday night in his hometown return, the goalkicking champion did so in style with three goals in a 29-point win against Fremantle. 

Franklin, who is yet to indicate if he will play on for a 19th season in 2024, was influential in the 16.9 (105) to 12.4 (76) win, which keeps the Swans' chances of climbing into the top eight alive.

A six-goal blitz at the start of the match was ultimately what separated the teams, with the 15th-placed Fremantle left to rue another slow start for its fifth loss on home soil this season. 

Freo scrapped hard from there on but were never able to overcome the Swans' defensive pressure or get their attacking game rolling in a way that would allow them to mount a sustained comeback.  

Big-bodied midfielders Luke Parker (31 disposals and eight clearances) and James Rowbottom (22 and five) combined for 25 contested possessions to spearhead the midfield. 

In attack, the Swans had six players kick multiple goals, with Franklin and Will Hayward booting three each and Logan McDonald impressing in his return to WA with two. 

Fremantle's standout player this season, Caleb Serong, was superb yet again with 31 disposals and a massive 10 clearances, including a game-high eight from the centre bounces, with the rest of Fremantle's midfield combining for five. 

Small forward Lachie Schultz booted four goals, while ruckman Luke Jackson flourished in the No.1 role with a career-high 43 hitouts in the absence of No.1 big man Sean Darcy.  

Fremantle's focus on eradicating its poor starts looked to be paying off in the opening minutes on Saturday night, playing perfect football for three-and-a-half minutes and racking up 18 disposals, two scoring shots and one goal before the Swans could touch the ball. 

Their intent to attack was clear, and their skills were finely tuned. Then it all unravelled, conceding the next six goals as the Swans settled, got their hands on the contested ball and started turning the screws with their tackling pressure. 

With Isaac Heeney converting on the run from 60m, Hayward slotting back-to-back set shots, and McDonald crumbing and snapping, the Swans were rolling and the pattern was set. 

Danger man Tom Papley got his first on the back of a Fremantle turnover, highlighting the Swans' ability to punish their opponents' errors as they went to the first break with a 25-point lead. 

Freo worked back into the contest through the second term, with young star Jye Amiss looking to ignite his team with a soaring pack mark and set shot goal. Every time the Freo Dockers landed a punch, however, the Swans countered. 

The game became chaotic in the second half, with Franklin stamping himself on the contest with two majors and setting up another for Papley with a precision inside 50. 

The hectic nature of the quarter somehow suited Fremantle though, and they went inside 50 a massive 17 times to Sydney's eight for a return of four goals, cutting the margin to 29 points and giving themselves a chance. 

As the Swans had done all night, however, every time Fremantle looked like gaining momentum in the final term, John Longmire's men would snuff it out quickly, leaving the Dockers to again rue a poor start that ultimately cost them.  

FREMANTLE        2.1   5.1   9.2   12.4 (76)
SYDNEY              6.2   10.5   13.7   16.9 (105)  

GOALS 
Fremantle: Schultz 4, Walters 2, Amiss, Brayshaw, Frederick, Sturt, Switkowski, Treacy
Sydney: Franklin 3, Hayward 3, McDonald 2, Mills 2, Papley 2, Heeney 2, Gulden, Warner

BEST 
Fremantle: Serong, Schultz, Jackson, Ryan, Brayshaw, Henry 
Sydney: Parker, Franklin, Rowbottom, Hayward, Papley, Gulden  

INJURIES
Fremantle: Nil
Sydney: Nil 

SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Ethan Stanley (replaced Matt Johnson at three-quarter time) 
Sydney: Ryan Clarke (replaced Joel Amartey in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 42,433 at Optus Stadium