Fremantle forward Sam Sturt will undergo a knee reconstruction after an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee revealed that his ACL was no longer stable.

"Sam went in for an arthroscope to address some ongoing issues with his knee,” said Executive General Manager of Football Joe Brierty.

“While undertaking that procedure it became clear that his ACL had significantly deteriorated and would require surgical intervention.

"Following consultation with a number of specialists, Sam and the Club agreed that a reconstruction was the best option for his long-term knee health and football future.

"We’ll wrap our arms around Sam and our performance health team will work closely to support him through surgery and help his return to football as early as practicable in the 2026 season."