Midfielder Nat Fyfe has dispelled speculation that he would leave Fremantle and move to another club.
The reigning Brownlow Medallist confirmed his commitment to Fremantle on Monday, saying his manager Jason Dover would enter into contract discussions with the club to finalise an extension at the appropriate time.
“I don’t want there to be any doubt that I see my future here at the Fremantle Dockers,” Fyfe said.
“We have a strong plan in place, with good people…and recent reports that I would consider a trade at the end of the season are completely false.
“My focus at the moment is firmly on getting my rehab right and getting back to playing my best footy, which I’m really excited about doing.
“I begin running in a couple of weeks and look to play round one next year, as well as driving a standard around the club and continuing to be the leader that I’ve been elected to be.
“My manager, Jason Dover, remains in constant communication with the club and we’ll get something sorted at the right time next year.
“At the moment though, all my focus is firmly on getting my leg right and getting back to playing my best footy.”
Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich said Fyfe’s comments would quell recent external speculation about his playing future.
“Nat’s comments today confirming his commitment to the Fremantle Dockers are welcomed by the club but come as no surprise to us,” Rosich said.
“Nat, who has always shown a strong commitment to Fremantle, is an outstanding player, a quality person and a great leader.
“His comments today should also put an end to recent external speculation that the club would consider trading Nat to another club at the end of the season, which is not something we would entertain.”
Fyfe also called on Fremantle members and supporters to pack Domain Stadium on Sunday for Matthew Pavlich’s 353rd and final game for the club on Sunday.
“It’s a massive week for the club and for Matthew Pavlich,” Fyfe said.
“Such a superstar of the game and a really good reason to celebrate everything that’s right in football and the contribution that Pav’s made to Freo and the AFL.
“So hopefully we can get a full stadium and hopefully some of the guys that have played with Pav along his journey can pull on the jumper alongside him.
“I’m devastated I won’t be out there, but I will be supporting him.”
Fyfe confirms commitment to Fremantle
Midfielder Nat Fyfe has dispelled speculation that he would leave Fremantle and move to another club