Fremantle will take on North Melbourne on Saturday 14 June at Optus Stadium. Bounce down for the clash is at 5.35pm WST. 

Following a deal struck between the WA State Government and North Melbourne at the end of 2024, the match will be an ‘away’ game for Fremantle as the Kangaroos claim it as an additional home game. 

This means that tickets or premium hospitality are not included in any membership or premium season packages and Fremantle fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for the game. 

Whilst it may be an away game, it's still a huge opportunity to pack Optus Stadium with purple and make it feel like home. 

Tickets are available for the clash via Ticketmaster, starting from just $35. 

Fremantle will also be wearing their Stealth Jumper for this clash, which are available for fans to purchase via The Dock.

Key times – Round 14 v North Melbourne 

From 3.45pm - Membership services available at Gate B & E 
4.00pm – Gates Open 
4.50pm – 5.05pm – First Warm Up   
5.21pm – Fremantle Team Entry 
5.33pm – Coin Toss 
5.35pm – Bounce down 

What's happening on the day? 

Despite it being an ‘away’ game – there are still plenty of activations happening in and around Optus Stadium for the Purple Army to enjoy. 

Optus Stadium precinct (from 3.35pm to bounce) 

• Inflatables (Goal Kicking, The Samurai Obstacle Course, Bouncy Castle) on the Southern Oval
• Airbrush Tattoo station for both Fremantle and North Melbourne fans
• Triple M giveaways and competitions 

Lobby 101 (from 4pm until the end of three-quarter time) 

• Craft station, key chain making 
• Airbrush Tattoo station for both Fremantle and North Melbourne fans 

Western Podium behind section 131 (from 4pm until the end of half time) 

• Wheelchair footy 

Transport Information 

Following the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line, direct trains on the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium will now operate before and after games. 

Members are reminded that they must have a ticket to the game in order to travel on the Transperth network for no extra cost. If you're planning on purchasing your ticket at the venue, you will need to pay a normal fare to get there. 

Direct trains on the Yanchep and Mandurah lines, in addition to the Suburban Event Bus Network will operate to get you to and from the game. Direct trains on the Fremantle Line will also operate after the game to get you home. 

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

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 closed this week due to it not being a Fremantle home game.  

Members with Clubhouse access will not be able to enter the River View Rooms or Sky View Lounge. 

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. 

FREMANTLE survived an late surge from North Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, clinging on to record a desperate six-point win after a match-saving mark from star forward Josh Treacy. 

Fremantle had a 28-point lead mown down in the fourth quarter by the determined Kangaroos and led by just one point in the final minutes when star ruck Luke Jackson stepped up to snap a critical goal.

North had an opportunity to draw the game late when they pumped the ball inside 50m, but an outnumbered Treacy reeled in an almighty mark to save the game, with Fremantle holding on to win 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67).

Freo were well below their best after the mid-season bye and met a fanatical North team that pressured relentlessly all night. But Freo ground out the match to record a fourth straight win and bed down its position in the top eight.  

The win will come with great relief in a North Melbourne home game that had been sold to Western Australia, with the Kangaroos departing Perth with a 1-1 record from their back-to-back home games in the west.

Fremantle were edged in clearances (37-41), inside 50s (48-60) and contested possessions (147-150), with North ensuring it was a hard-fought game where nothing was easily won. 

The Roos’ skill errors and inability to punish Freo the other way played a big part in the final result, which could have easily gone the other way after some desperate late efforts from North.

Caleb Serong (36 disposals and eight clearances) and Andrew Brayshaw (31 and nine) played big roles, while Jordan Clark (26 and eight rebounds) continued an All-Australian calibre season. 

Pat Voss booted three critical goals and was the most dangerous key forward, involving himself relentlessly in forward 50 contests, while Treacy went goalless but played a big role aerially and setting up others.

North Melbourne played with great spirit early, soaking up Fremantle’s run of inside 50s in a high-pressure start and then counterpunching to kick the first two goals of the game through midfield star Luke Davies-Uniacke and Zac Fisher.

Davies-Uniacke was outstanding through the first quarter, dominating the midfield with 13 disposals and four clearances to get the ball going North's way, with the Roos working tirelessly to get numbers to every contest and secure a two-point lead at the first change.

Their intensity remained high to start the second quarter, and Nick Larkey could have built on their lead if a brilliant tackle on Bailey Banfield in the goalsquare was rewarded with a free kick. 

It was not, and Fremantle made their move with a run of five unanswered goals, including a burst of three in 46 seconds of playing time that turned the game on its head.

Voss was central to Freo's charge as heavy rain hit Optus Stadium, booting two goals, while midfielder Corey Wagner launched a terrific goal on the run from 50m, leaving Fremantle 21 points clear at half-time.

The third term was calamitous as North tried but failed to punish a Fremantle team that lost its way briefly. The quarter was riddled with skill errors for the Roos, including a chance gone begging for Finn O'Sullivan who missed the ball entirely when trying to kick off the ground in an open goalsquare. 

Long goals from Luke Parker and then Jack Darling on the siren kept North just close enough to strike if they were good enough.

They got scores level deep in the final term after back-to-back goals from Larkey and a 50m bomb from Luke Parker, but couldn't finish the job.  

NORTH MELBOURNE  3.1    4.3    6.5   10.7 (67)
FREMANTLE               2.5    7.6    9.9    10.13 (73)

GOALS 
North Melbourne: Larkey 3, Parker 2, Darling, Davies-Uniacke, Fisher, Konstanty, Sheezel, 
Fremantle: Voss 3, Jackson 2, Bolton, Reid, Serong, Switkowski, Wagner 

BEST
North Melbourne: Davies-Uniacke, Sheezel, Xerri, Larkey, McDonald, Parker, McKercher
Fremantle: Brayshaw, Voss, Serong, Bolton, Clark, Switkowski, Jackson 

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Nil 
Fremantle: Switkowski (hamstring) 

SUBSTITUTES 
North Melbourne: Robert Hansen Jnr (replaced Kallan Dawson in the third quarter)
Fremantle: Nat Fyfe (replaced Neil Erasmus in the third quarter)

Crowd: 31,408 at Optus Stadium