What is the Fremantle Dockers Next Generation Academy?

The Next Generation Academies (NGA's) are a joint initiative between the AFL and AFL Clubs aimed at the attraction, retention and development of all talented players both male and female, whilst growing participation in the under-represented segments of our community. 

NGA Purpose
To increase indigenous and multicultural talent on AFL and AFLW lists.

  • To attract more kids, their families and communities to the game.
  • To improve access to football opportunities for indigenous and multicultural players
  • To develop indigenous and multicultural role models for elite and local footy, coaching and umpiring 

The Fremantle Dockers Next Generation Academy which is proudly supported by Woodside Energy provides opportunities for male and female players between the ages of 11 and 18 across our WAFL aligned zones both metro and regionally.  Click on the tiles below to find out more information about our Male programs, Female programs and eligibility requirements for all programs. 

Do you have to have participated in AFL football previously to be included in the academy?

No, players do not have to have participated in the sport to be included. The academy is fully inclusive of all skill sets and developed with the intention to fast-track a participant’s knowledge of the game.

It has also been designed in consultation with the WA Football Commission and district talent managers with the opportunity to further participants' AFL experience by transitioning straight into their local talent pathway at the end of the academy process.

How old do you have to be to take part in the Fremantle Dockers NGA?

The Fremantle Dockers NGA will be aiming for junior players aged between 11-15 years. Additional support will be given to selected players from ages 16-18 years.

What are the criteria for a player to take part in the Fremantle Dockers NGA?

Males
All Players must meet one of these residential criteria (as assigned by the AFL):

  • Players residing in FFC metro aligned WAFL club zones (East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Peel, West Perth & Claremont).
  • Players residing in FFC regional aligned WAFL club zones (East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Peel, West Perth & Claremont (excluding the Great Southern Region).
  • Between the ages of 11-13 our programs are fully inclusive of all participants, regardless of their background

From 14 years of age and onwards players must also  meet one of these 3 criteria:

  • African / Asian – where a player or parent is born in an African or Asian country.
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) – where a player or both parents are born in a non-English speaking country.
  • Indigenous – where a player identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

Females
All Players must meet one of these residential criteria (as assigned by the AFL):

  • Players residing in FFC metro aligned WAFL club zones (East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Peel, West Perth & Claremont).
  • Players residing in FFC regional aligned WAFL club zones (East Fremantle, South Fremantle, Peel, West Perth & Claremont (excluding the Great Southern Region).

All of our Female programs are currently fully inclusive of all participants, regardless of their background.