The Fremantle Derby Club, a Freo coterie group since 1995, was acknowledged for their on-going support at the launch of the Fremantle Derby Club Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, 25 July. 

Up-and-coming defender Lachie Weller was on hand to commemorate the occasion at Freo’s new elite training administration facility, and thanked those present for their support of the Fremantle Dockers Foundation.

Weller is already well acquainted with the Derby Club Lecture Theatre, which hosts most team meetings as well as player and coach media conferences.

The 21-year-old remarked that he felt much happier to be standing in front of the guests as opposed to the media or senior coach Ross Lyon. 

“It’s a bit different being up here, I’m normally getting the finger pointed at me,” joked Weller.

“Most mornings and afternoons we’ll meet in here before training, so we’ll probably go through what we’re going to do in training and what our focuses are.

“In the afternoon it will be more reviewing and previewing the next game. It’s a pretty intense room, so thanks to the Derby Club for donating it!”

The Fremantle Dockers Foundation funds numerous community and social projects and events each year while helping to secure the future of the Fremantle Football Club.

Fremantle Derby Club vice president Graham Morgan said it was important to be able to continue to support the club through the foundation.

“One of the things we’re fortunate in the Fremantle Derby club is that we get a lot of support from the Fremantle Dockers and the staff that we deal with,” Morgan said.

“When the opportunity came up that we could help the Fremantle Dockers Foundation to get the naming rights to the lecture theatre, the committee realised that was a good idea.

“Going forward we look forward to working with the football club as we transition into the new stadium, which is sensational.”