The Fremantle Dockers are back at Optus Stadium this weekend for their round 21 encounter with the Brisbane Lions, presented by the City of Cockburn – Home of the Fremantle Dockers.

Bouncedown for the clash on Sunday 6 August is at 2.40pm.

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.

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 1pm.

Tickets are still available for the general public through Ticketmaster.

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

KEY TIMES
12.30pm - Purple Playground commences (weather permitting)
12.45pm - Membership services available at gate B and E
1pm - Gates open
1.55pm – 2.10pm - On-field warm-up
2.26pm - Fremantle team entry
2.40pm - Bounce down

MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT

AROUND THE GROUND

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.

Purple Playground*
Located on the Southern Oval, outside gate D are the inflatable obstacle courses and inflatable super goals.

Player Signing Station*
Head over to the Bankwest Shipping Container near the Southern Oval from 1.30pm-2pm to meet some of your favourite players.

*Purple playground will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather (moderate rain and wind)

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

AFL Grand Final Experience Raffle, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities WA
Don't miss your chance to win the ultimate Toyota AFL Grand Final weekend, at this Sunday’s game! All monies raised will support Ronald McDonald House Charities WA. For over 30 years RMHC WA have helped WA families with sick kids stay together and close to the medical care they need. With 24/7 and 365 days a year supported accommodation and services to support the entire family, Ronald McDonald House Charities WA is there for families when they need it most.

Buy a $10 ticket by the end of half-time at Sunday’s game to win an incredible prize by entering here or by scanning the QR code that RMHC volunteers will be walking around within the precinct pre-game.

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

Arrive early and avoid delays
Having your digital ticket ready prior to arrival and get to the stadium early will ensure you are not caught in long queues outside the stadium in the lead up to the game. The scanner to scan your digital ticket(s) is located to the right of the turnstile entry gates, then enter on the left. Please do not bring bags larger than an A4 piece of paper.

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 pre-game.

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.

Brisbane has moved level on points with Melbourne and Port Adelaide and set up a thrilling race for a top-two finish after hanging on for a three-point win against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
 
The Lions trailed early in a rollicking final quarter before their key forwards took charge to kick three crucial goals and deliver a vital four points on the road, winning 11.11 (77) to 11.8 (74).
 
The Freo Dockers, who were playing to keep their own slim finals hopes alive mathematically, looked potential winners when Sam Sturt kicked a clutch 50m set shot from the boundary.
 
But small forward Charlie Cameron set up Eric Hipwood for the crucial late goal that gave the Lions an eight-point edge at the 26-minute mark.
 
Michael Frederick made them play right to the siren when he kicked a sublimely skilled banana goal on the boundary with one minute to play, but the Lions were good enough to soak up their opponents late charges and control the ball when they needed.

The win leaves coach Chris Fagan's men in third place, ahead of the Power on percentage and just 1.1 per cent behind the second-placed Demons as the clubs jockey for a vital top-two place in the final three rounds.
 
It was a gutsy win from the Lions, who were forced to grind through periods of the game when their midfield opponents were well on top but found a way to never let the scoreboard get out of control.
 
Star midfielder Lachie Neale typified his team. The Brownlow medallist was beaten early by big-bodied Freo Docker Hayden Young but stayed in the game and finished with a team-high eight clearances and 25 disposals.
 
Midfielder Hugh McCluggage (22 and five inside 50s), and the versatile Cam Rayner (19 and 12 marks) were excellent, while Cameron (two goals and six marks) stood up in important moments.

Freo stood up to the fierce Brisbane pressure to win just their third opening quarter of the season, having previously edged only Essendon and Hawthorn in what has been one of the repeated concerns of their year. 
 
They did it through a midfield unit that was led by Jackson in the ruck and Young at ground level, attacking the contested ball and linking up well out of congestion to take a four-point lead at the first break.
  
The Lions steadied at the start of the start of the second as the well-held Josh Dunkley and Neale worked into the game, with back-to-back goals for Jack Gunston and Joe Daniher giving them some momentum.

Freo responded again, however, and enjoyed a four-goal run either side of half-time as Jackson asserted his authority on the match from the ruck, in attack, and even drifting back to take intercept marks and spoil on the goal line.
 
The third quarter was a shootout, with Fremantle getting out to a game-high 15-point lead early before the Lions responded with three on the trot, including an excellent running effort from Jarrod Berry from 50m.
 
Charlie Cameron also started to get on top in a tight match-up with Jordan Clark, taking a contested mark and then using smart bodywork to draw a free kick for his two goals.
 
A 55m running shot from Jackson as the siren sounded levelled scores at the final break before a thrilling final quarter that went down to the wire. 

FREMANTLE         2.2   5.4   8.8   11.8 (74)
BRISBANE             1.4   3.5   8.8   11.11 (77) 
 
GOALS
Fremantle: Sturt 3, Frederick 2, Schultz 2, Amiss, Corbett, Jackson, Treacy
Brisbane: Cameron 2, Daniher 2, Gunston 2, Ah Chee, Berry, Hipwood, McCarthy, McCluggage
 
BEST
Fremantle: Serong, Jackson, Young, Brayshaw, Sturt
Brisbane: Neale, McCluggage, Cameron, Rayner, McCarthy
 
INJURIES  
Fremantle: Hughes (leg)
Brisbane: Nil 
 
SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Matthew Johnson (replaced Ethan Hughes at three-quarter time)
Brisbane: Deven Robertson (replaced Jaspa Fletcher in the fourth quarter)
 
Crowd: 37,845 at Optus Stadium