Fremantle will take on Collingwood on Thursday 8 May at Optus Stadium. Bounce down for the clash is at 6.10pm WST.

This week marks the Club's annual Purple Hands Foundation game, which presents an opportunity for the community to raise funds for Fremantle’s charitable arm.

Purple Hands are dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers, unlock potential, and instil important life skills using the power of sport.

Fans are encouraged to donate $10 online before the game or on the day, or purchase a Purple Hands light-up wristband at the game, which will assist Purple Hands in delivering essential programs, tackling key social issues that impact youth.

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

Transport Information

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

Thursday Night Footy
Direct trains and the Suburban Event Bus Network will not operate before the match due to the clash with afternoon peak hour. Instead, catch a timetabled service to Perth, then transfer to an Armadale Line train service to Perth Stadium Station.

Alternatively you can also catch the Red CAT to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD.

To get you home, the Suburban Event Bus Network will come into operation for 45 minutes after the match, in addition to direct trains on the Yanchep and Fremantle lines.

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 9 v Collingwood

From 4pm - Membership services available at Gate B & E
4.10pm - Purple Playground Open
4.30pm – Gates Open
5.25pm – 5.40pm – First Warm Up  
5.59pm – Team Entry
6.08pm – Coin Toss
6.10pm – Bounce down

*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather

What's happening on the day?

Get your Purple Hands Light-up Wristbands!
A limited number of light-up wristbands are available to purchase both at Thursday's game and in Fremantle’s Team Store for $10 each, with all proceeds going to the Purple Hands Foundation. Make sure you're in your seats at three-quarter time as we take over Optus Stadium with a Purple Light Show, shining a light on the important programs Purple Hands facilitate.

Wristbands will be available all over Optus Stadium, both inside and outside the ground, so be sure to keep an eye out for the Purple Hands Volunteers selling them.

WA All Abilities x Starkick at Half Time
WA All Abilities and Starkick footballers will take over the field at half time of Thursday night's match, continuing the showcase of inclusivity in sport in our community.

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.

Be sure to also get yourself tatted up with a Freo airbrush tattoo and keep your eye out for players that will be down for a signing session at 5pm.

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. 

Maccas Skill Cards (Southern Oval)
Come try your footy skills with our friends at Maccas and bounce, kick, mark or handball your way to a prize!

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 with our Purple Hands make and decorate to go along with your Purple Hands Wristband.

Freo 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 Thursday'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 Freo ticket holders and members who are in WA a free Big Mac on the Monday following a win, home or away. 
 
Freo 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. 

Collingwood has recorded an impressive 14-point win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

The Magpies were too good for Freo in a 15.7 (97) to 12.11 (83) victory.

It was Fremantle's second loss at home this season and will add to the pressure as they slip to four wins and five losses.

The Magpies came into the game choosing to rest three of their guns in former captain Scott Pendlebury, Brayden Maynard and Jordan De Goey. They were also without key forward Brody Mihocek, who was missing with an abdominal strain.

In their absence, Bobby Hill and Elliott stood up, as did Jack Crisp (29 disposals, two goals and 718 metres gained) who wound back the clock with an outstanding performance.

Nick Daicos, who was being tagged by Fremantle's Corey Wagner, had a quiet night compared to his lofty standards, finishing the game with 18 disposals and a goal.

Fremantle battled hard for four quarters but fell short of a response after a disappointing loss to St Kilda last week.

Livewire recruit Shai Bolton spent a large amount of time in the midfield where he led with nine clearances and 28 disposals and provided a spark for the home side around the ball. He was joined by Jordan Clark (33 disposals) and Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, six clearances and a goal).

It was a completely different looking Fremantle to the side that took to the park the previous week. Fremantle came out with an energy and intensity that was missing in round eight against St Kilda when they only kicked seven points in a half of footy. 

Bolton had an immediate impact with three centre clearances in the first term, as did Freo key forward Josh Treacy, who was kept goalless last week, when he kicked the first two goals of the game.

The Magpies were slow to start, potentially due to the travel and their five-day break, but a huge mark to Will Hoskin-Elliott in the goalsquare got his side on the scoreboard and it went from there. 

The mature Magpies outfit didn't panic when Freo took the lead and clawed their way back with four consecutive goals, two coming through Elliott.

An unlikely goalscorer in Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce started scoring in the second quarter when he kicked a running goal from 50 metres to give Freo back the lead.

Nick Daicos was becoming frustrated with the heavy tag from Wagner and left the ground halfway during the second term to have his hip assessed by team physios. When he returned to the ground, the Magpies superstar headed to the forward line and had an immediate impact with three scoring opportunities, however he was only able to convert one major.

The lead changed several times throughout the term, but a goal and goal assist to Crisp put the Magpies in front by 10 points at half-time.

Fremantle started the second half winning clearances and gaining territory but squandered their opportunities in front of goal. Fremantle had more inside 50s but lacked polish with their entries, highlighted when Matthew Johnson missed a running shot on goal and Jye Amiss snapped and missed from close range. 

At the other end, Hill made them pay, the small forward causing headaches to Fremantle defenders with two goals in eight minutes.

Patrick Voss, who returned to the side this week after completing a three-match ban for striking Richmond's Nick Vlastuin in round five, kicked his second to keep the home side in touch.

An injury to big man Sean Darcy was not what Freo needed as he left the ground just before three-quarter time with knee soreness. Darcy tried to return to the ground following treatment, but quickly returned to the bench and was subbed out of the game.

Collingwood had the perfect start to the final term when Elliott kicked the first two to start the quarter, including a difficult set shot from the boundary 50m out that only a handful of players could kick.

As the intensity lifted with the game in the balance, a huge collision took place between former Freo Docker Lachie Schultz and Jordan Clark in the middle of the ground. Shultz left the ground looking dazed and didn't return.

Fremantle refused to give up, kicking the next three and reducing the margin to 10 points. Sam Switkowski kicked his first, Bolton went forward and kicked a miracle goal and youngster Murphy Reid finally made an impact when he converted. 

But it was Elliott's night as he kicked his sixth to put the win beyond doubt, securing the Magpies' seventh win of the season and returning them to the top of the ladder.

FREMANTLE               4.3     7.5       8.8      12.11 (83)  
COLLINGWOOD         5.2     9.3      11.5      15.7 (97)  

GOALS
Fremantle: Voss 2, Treacy 2, Switkowski, Sharp, Reid, Pearce, Frederick, Dudley, Brayshaw, Bolton
Collingwood: Elliott 6, Hill 3, Crisp 2, Long, Hoskin-Elliott, N.Daicos, Cox

BEST
Fremantle: Clark, Bolton, Brayshaw, Jackson, Ryan
Collingwood: Elliott, Crisp, Hill, Frampton, J.Daicos

INJURIES
Fremantle: Darcy (knee soreness)
Collingwood: Schultz (concussion)

SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Neil Erasmus (replaced Sean Darcy in the third quarter)
Collingwood: Oleg Markov (replaced Steele Sidebottom at three-quarter time)

Crowd: 47,780 at Optus Stadium