Fremantle’s AFL Women’s team will host Melbourne at Fremantle Oval in Round 9 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season.

Bounce down for the clash is at 2.05pm on Sunday 12 October.

This week marks the first of two consecutive AFLW rounds celebrating Pride in 2025, with the Club recently unveiling its new Pride Round jumper, which honours the Club’s legacy while embracing a powerful show of unity and inclusion.

The core design of the jumper is made up of 120 hearts - each hand-drawn by Fremantle players and staff, making up a rainbow version of the classic white chevrons.

The Fremantle Football Club values and respects people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Fremantle Oval is a space that does not tolerate violence, bullying or hate speech towards LGBTQIA+ communities or individuals.

Tickets for the match are just $15 for adults, while juniors (under 18) are FREE, make sure you avoid the queues by purchasing your ticket online before the game.

To find out more information about things happening at every AFLW match day at Fremantle Oval, including activations around the ground, food and drink, seating information, tickets and more, please head to our AFLW Match Day Hub.

Key times – Round 9 v Melbourne

1pm - Gates Open 
1.20pm – 1.40pm - First Warm Up 
1.54pm - Team Entry
2.05pm - Bouncedown
¾ Time - Game Day activations end
Final Siren - Food trucks close
Post Match – Macca’s Kick 2 Kick & Colour Run on-ground

Game Day Activations

Fremantle are transforming the game day experience at AFLW matches, making it more exciting and family-friendly than ever before.

Fans can now enjoy a variety of new delicious food options that cater to all tastes, ensuring everyone finds something they love. With undercover seating, you can comfortably watch the action, rain or shine. Plus, there are plenty of fun activities around the ground for the whole family, making game day an unforgettable experience for all ages. 

Get familiar with Freo Oval before game day using the map below.

Pride Round

Head over to Oh What Fun in front of the Victoria Pavilion for all things Pride Round.

Colour Run
During Macca’s Kick 2 Kick head over to the Southern end of the Oval and join in on our Pride Round Colour Run! Bring down a white t-shirt and run around with friends and family, collecting coloured powder from the colour station.

Glitter Bar & Friendship Bracelets
Thanks to Tronox, you can get covered in Glitter at our Glitter Glam Bar and make friendship bracelets to trade with your friends and players. Around the ground you will also be able to grab a range of Pride Flags to show your support!

Help design our 2026 Pride Jumper
This Round we are also asking fans to help create Freo’s next Pride Jumper! Head over to the Player Signing marquee to visit the drawing station, get creative and be involved for next year.

Other Information

Parking 
Please note that public parking in the area is extremely limited on game day – both Parry Street Car Park and Cappuccino Strip Car Park will be unavailable. 

Gate and Venue Entry
You must enter and exit Freo Oval via Gate 1. Plan to arrive early at games where possible, to avoid crowds at entry points close to match start times.   

Help Us Help You
Report anti-social behaviour to venue staff immediately or text 0457 141 188.

Things to remember 

• Camp chairs are permitted to be brought into the venue  
• Bags or other items larger than an A3 piece of paper may not be permitted. 
• No cloaking facilities are available. 
• Bringing your own food into the venue is permitted but must be in a soft cooler bag (hard eskies, glass and aluminium are not permitted).
• No BYO Alcohol permitted at any time.
• No pass-outs are available.

Fremantle has kept its season alive with a thrilling five-point win against Melbourne, holding on in a brutal fourth quarter to take down the premiership contenders on Sunday. 

Freo trailed by one point halfway through the final quarter after Melbourne captain Kate Hore snapped a classy goal, but Ange Stannett stepped up minutes later to give her team a lead they wouldn't surrender, with Freo prevailing 6.4 (40) to 5.5 (35). 

Midfielder Kiara Bowers was outstanding in the tight final term, winning 14 of her 27 disposals when the game was on the line, and finishing with 17 tackles in a massive performance. 

Defender Emma O'Driscoll had several critical intercepts when Freo were under pressure late, while young forward Georgie Brisbane went back as a loose player and took a critical mark. 

It was a hard-fought clash that saw Melbourne star Tayla Harris leave the game late with rib concerns after a brutal collision in the middle of the ground, with both teams desperate for the win. 

Fremantle ultimately stood up when the ball needed to be won and were able to surge the ball forward in the final minute to seal a pulsating win against a Melbourne team that has lost only one other game this season.  

Fremantle didn't have everything their own way early, but they made a fast start nonetheless after winning big contests and taking their chances. 

Hayley Miller and Aisling McCarthy combined to kick the opening goal, with McCarthy snapping on her right from the pocket in an early highlight. 

Brisbane slotted a 40m chance after marking on the lead, and Laura Pugh kicked a rare goal – just the third of her career – after intercepting at half forward and quickly playing on. 

When Tunisha Kikoak earned a free kick and converted her set shot, Freo were out to an 18-point lead at the first change, with former skipper Hayley Miller involved in everything. 

Despite the slow start, the Demons had been holding their own in the midfield and the tide was sure to turn if they could get their stars more involved and ramp up their transition game. 

Midfield gun Tyla Hanks took on the challenge and sparked a three-goal run for her team as Alyssa Bannan, Eden Zanker and Lauren Pearce all took chances, cutting Freo's lead to one point at the main break. 

The third quarter was an arm-wrestle, with Áine Tighe providing the highlight after holding her space in front of the contest and earning a free kick, then playing on to snap her first goal and sparking massive celebrations.  

Versatile Dee cops painful injury 
The Demons were one player down from early in the first quarter after Georgia Gall suffered a painful ankle injury while jumping to contest the ball on the wing. Gall landed awkwardly and clutched at her right ankle, leaving the ground with two trainers and applying ice to the injury. The versatile forward, who has kicked six goals this season, was the only injury concern for the Dees.   

Tighe gets her moment, but finishes early 
Up until the third quarter, Áine Tighe had worked hard but made her main contributions through some big pressure plays, tackling hard and diving for smothers in her first game back from an ACL injury. The rewards finally came, with the key forward earning a free kick halfway through the third term to kick a crucial goal that gave Freo back the lead. Knee soreness ended Tighe's day shortly after, however, with Freo taking a conservative approach after some soreness presented. 

Next up 
Fremantle hits the road for a clash against Greater Western Sydney at Henson Park next Saturday, starting at 12.05pm AWST. Melbourne also has a short break going into the second week of Pride Round, taking on Sydney at Casey Fields next Saturday at 1.05pm AEDT. 

FREMANTLE        4.0   4.2   5.4   6.4 (40)
MELBOURNE        1.1   4.1   4.4   5.5 (35) 

GOALS 
Fremantle: Brisbane, Kikoak, McCarthy, Pugh, Stannett, Tighe 
Melbourne: Bannan, Hore, Pearce, Wotherspoon, Zanker 

BEST  
Fremantle: Bowers, Newton, McCarthy, Miller, Strom, Stannett 
Melbourne: Hanks, McNamara, Goldrick, Hore, Zanker, Paxman 

INJURIES
Fremantle: Tighe (knee soreness)  
Melbourne: Gall (ankle) 

Crowd: 2,137 at Fremantle Oval