Fremantle have made a late change ahead of the Club’s Round 2 game against Melbourne at Optus Stadium, with defender Brandon Walker withdrawn with soreness.

Luke Ryan, who was previously named as an emergency, comes into the starting line-up as Walker’s replacement.

It will be Ryan’s first AFL game of the 2026 season.

The game commences at 4.35pm WST.

Fremantle v Melbourne

Round 2

Optus Stadium, Perth • WA