As announced by the Club earlier today, forward Chris Scerri will make his AFL debut on Saturday, having been named on the five-man interchange bench alongside Isaiah Dudley, Nathan O’Driscoll, Corey Wagner and Karl Worner.

Scerri’s inclusion is the only change for the clash with the Demons, with the 19-year-old replacing Hayden Young, who was yesterday ruled out with a minor hamstring strain.

Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson have been named on the wings, with Andrew Brayshaw in the centre.

Fremantle ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson have been handed the huge challenge against Melbourne’s Max Gawn.

Mason Cox, Luke Ryan and Jeremy Sharp are named as emergencies.

Scerri joined began training with Fremantle in December and was added to the list during the Supplemental Selection Period in February, filling the Club’s final list spot for 2026.

Scerri made the move West from the Northern Bullants in late November in a bid to keep his AFL dream alive after initially being offered a train-on spot with Richmond.

The same offer in purple came off the back of an impressive VFL campaign that saw Scerri win the Bullants' Best First Year Player award in 2025.

Fremantle host Melbourne on Saturday 21 March at Optus Stadium, with the match commencing at 4.35pm WST. It will be Fremantle’s first home game of the season.

Fans are reminded that Saturday will be the first time Fremantle supporters will be required to adhere to Optus Stadium’s new SafeTix system to enter the venue.

The clash will be the second of Fremantle’s first three games to be shown on a delayed free-to-air broadcast.

Round 2 v Melbourne  

Match begins 4.35pm WST Saturday 21 March, Optus Stadium

Fox Sports and Kayo – Live from 4.30pm WST

7mate and 7plus – delayed broadcast from 6.00pm WST