Fremantle will take on Hawthorn on Saturday 12 July at Optus Stadium. Bounce down for the clash is at 6.10pm WST. 

Tickets for the match are available through Ticketmaster, starting from just $39

Saturday's match will celebrate the ongoing hard work of WA's emergency services with pre-game tributes and activations involving WA Police, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, plus St John WA. 

Michael “Son Son” Walters Halftime Lap of Honour  

As Michael 'Sonny' Walters prepares to bid farewell to the game, we invite the Purple Army to remain in their seats during halftime to honour a true Fremantle legend.  

From his debut in 2009 to his final game, Walters has been the heart and soul of the Dockers, amassing 239 games and 365 goals, earning All-Australian honours in 2019, and leading our goalkicking on five occasions.  

His journey from Swan Districts to becoming a Fremantle Life Member is a testament to his resilience and dedication. Despite battling a persistent knee injury that sidelined him in 2025, Walters' commitment never wavered.  

Now, as he takes his final lap of honour, let's show our appreciation for his unwavering spirit and the unforgettable moments he's given us. Cheer loudly and be part of this special tribute to Freo’s favourite Son Son.

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.  

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.  

The Red CAT is temporarily operating a shorter route, terminating at Hale Street due to a road closure. During Optus Stadium events, services will extend to Matagarup Bridge for approximately two hours before the event, continuing until one hour after the event, including during the event. 

If you are travelling before, or after this time, you will need to catch an alternate service to Optus Stadium. 

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

Key times – Round 18 v Hawthorn 

4.10pm - Purple Playground Open 

4.15pm - Membership services available at Gate B & E 

4.30pm – Gates Open

5.15pm - Non playing player signings in the Western 

5.25pm - 5.53pm – First Warm Up   

5.59pm – Team Entry 

6.08pm – Coin Toss 

6.10pm – Bounce down 

Half time – Michael Walters Lap of Honour  

*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather

What's happening on the day? 

Lights and Sirens around the precinct 

Get down to Saturday's game early to take part in a huge amount of emergency services activities around the Optus Stadium precinct. From fire trucks and police cars to virtual reality and even an adorable puppy dog, there's so much to see and do to celebrate our emergency services.

DP World Fantainers 

Be sure to visit the DP World Fantainers between Gate D and the Matagarup bridge pre or post game. The striking installation repurposes three 20-foot shipping containers, now emblazoned with personal messages from Freo supporters across Western Australia, brought to life by Fremantle-based Indigenous artist and lifelong Dockers fan, Tyrown Waigana. 

101 Oh What Fun! (Near Lobby 101) 
Located at Lobby 101, 101 Oh What Fun is your destination for fun outside of the footy. 

For Kids Go Free Round, we have brought the fun of the Freo Arcade! Dance machines, driving games, pinball and air hockey will be about to try your skills out!

We will be bringing in the airbrush tattoos to get decked out in Freo-themed art or show your support for Sonny and design your own poster at our crafts station! 

Freo players will be stopping by at half-time as well, so be sure to catch them for an autograph or selfie.

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 that 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. 

Woodside Nippers 

Surf Life Saving WA's Woodside Nippers is a great way to get outside, make new friends, gain water confidence and develop vital surf skills! Visit the activation near lobby 131 pre-game to showcase your skills on the mechanical surfboard and you can also get involved from your seat at half-time as we show how Freo fans are swimming safely between the flags!

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.  

MyPlace Chase the LED 
Do you think you've got what it takes to race the MyPlaceIQ mascots? Run live at Optus Stadium on game day for your chance to win two tickets to a fully catered premium suite for a Fremantle Dockers home game. 

Submit your entry here for the MyPlace Chase. 

Bankwest Best Seats in the House  
At three-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. 

Fremantle 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 the Sky View Lounge will be open for this round, however, you will need to show your ticket stating room access to receive entry. 

Sky View Underscreen Bar will be closed for a private function, pre, during and post game.  
  
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 surged from behind against Hawthorn and forced its way back into the top eight on Saturday night, standing up in a brutal, finals-like clash at Optus Stadium to win by 13 points.

Freo trailed by two goals at the last break but stormed home with a four-goal run in the final quarter to win 12.5 (77) to 9.10 (64) in a statement win that sees them move a game clear in eighth spot. 
 
It was a high-stakes clash that came down to moments in the final quarter, with key forwards Pat Voss and Josh Treacy and ruckman Sean Darcy all taking theirs to ice the game with cool set shots. 
 
Returning small forward Sam Switkowski also delivered when the game was on the line, snapping a classy goal to start Freo's run as he capped a brilliant return from injury to finish with three and a game-high eight score involvements.

The pressure was red-hot the entire game as both teams played like their seasons were on the line. The Hawks lost no admirers but missed a chance to move into the top four after looking in control through the middle stages. 
 
The win was Fremantle's sixth in seven games as they position themselves for a finals tilt, snapping the Hawks' four-game winning run and beating Sam Mitchell's men for the fifth straight time at Optus Stadium. 
 
In one of the most important home and away games in coach Justin Longmuir's tenure, Freo leaders stood up with Andrew Brayshaw (29 and six clearances) and Caleb Serong (29 and nine) relishing the combative circumstances.  
 
Treacy was an aerial force again, repeatedly getting Freo out of trouble with contested grabs around the ground and finishing with an important goal. 
 
Defender Jordan Clark stood up in the backline, while forward Michael Frederick was electric in important passages.

The game was attacked with ferocity even before the first bounce as Fremantle forward Voss and opponent James Sicily ended up on the turf wrestling as players made their way to their positions. 
 
The ball was bounced and that intensity continued, with Switkowski intercepting at half-forward to set up the opening goal for Jye Amiss, who got an early confidence boost with just his second goal in five games.    
 
Amid the big hits and fierce tackles were clean snaps from Frederick and Shai Bolton, who converted to give Fremantle early break after a diving handball from Darcy set up the latter.

Returning Hawk Calsher Dear, who finished with three goals, was able to crumb a late goal to cut the margin to six points at the first break, keeping the Hawks in touch despite the game being more on Freo's terms and in their half. 
 
The trend changed in the second quarter as the Hawks got on top at the stoppages and put the heat on Freo's defence with repeat inside 50s, taking the lead for the first time when Dear snapped his second goal. 
 
With a weight of opportunities, Hawthorn's small forwards started to run riot at ground-level as Dylan Moore, Nick Watson, Connor Macdonald and Jack Ginnivan all kicked second-quarter goals. 
 
Fremantle did well to capitalise on limited chances, but had work to do at the main break after the Hawks seized control in the contested-ball battle and at stoppages.  
 
Switkowski continued to play a key role at the start of the third quarter, kicking the opening goal and darting through the middle of the ground dangerously as Fremantle grabbed a brief lead.

Skill errors out of defence let them down, however, as the Hawks repeatedly intercepted in the middle of the ground, kicking late goals through Macdonald off the ground and Finn Maginness from a contested mark. 
 
A 13-point lead at the last change was a handy buffer for the Hawks, but they didn't count on Freo lifting like they did in a win that could count for plenty when the final eight is eventually settled. 
 
FREMANTLE                    3.1   6.1   8.1   12.5 (77)
HAWTHORN                   2.2   7.4   9.8   9.10 (64) 
 
GOALS 
Fremantle: Switkowski 3, Amiss 2, Bolton 2, Frederick 2, Darcy, Treacy, Voss 
Hawthorn: Dear 3, Macdonald, Ginnivan, Gunston, Maginness, Moore, Watson 
 
BEST 
Fremantle: Switkowski, Serong, Brayshaw, Treacy, Jackson, Bolton
Hawthorn: Amon, Dear, Ginnivan, Meek, Worpel, Newcombe 
 
INJURIES
Fremantle: Nil 
Hawthorn: Nil 
 
SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Isaiah Dudley (replaced Bailey Banfield at three-quarter time)
Hawthorn: Finn Maginness (replaced Cam Mackenzie in the third quarter)  
 
Crowd: 49,460 at Optus Stadium