The Fremantle Dockers advise that Cam McCarthy will not be at the club in 2021 after arrangements were finalised for the 25-year-old to be given an early release from his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the season.

“The club, Cam and his management have mutually agreed that Cam be released from his AFL playing contract for 2020,” general manager football Peter Bell said.

“We have been in discussions with Cam and his management about his future at Fremantle.

“We believed it was only fair to advise Cam as soon as possible that it was unlikely that he would have his contract extended beyond the end of the 2020 season.

“On that basis, Cam and his management discussed the situation with his family, and subsequently informed the club that he would like to seek an early release from his contract, which was mutually agreed to by all parties.”

McCarthy has kicked 99 goals in his 70 AFL games to date, including 49 games for Fremantle and 21 for GWS, where he was traded from in 2016.

He has played one game in 2020.

“Cam is very popular with our members and supporters, and on behalf of everyone at the club, we thank him for the contribution he made during his four seasons at Fremantle.

“We also wish Cam all the very best for his future endeavours and the next stage of his career.”