The Fremantle Dockers take on North Melbourne this Friday Night, 6 May at Optus Stadium for the Club’s first Friday night game since 2016.
 
Bounce down is at 6.40pm. 
 
OPTUS STADIUM COVID-19 INFORMATION
Optus Stadium adheres to all COVID-19 directions that are based on the latest advice of the Chief Health Officer.
 
As part of the State Governments return to baseline settings, Optus Stadium is currently at 100 per cent capacity for events. 
 
Masks are no longer mandatory while attending the stadium and proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter the venue.
 
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS?
With 100 per cent Capacity allowed for the first time this season, and being a Friday night game, let’s pack Optus Stadium!

TICKETING INFORMATION
Despite Optus Stadium returning to 100 per cent capacity, General Admission members will still be required to redeem their ticket through Ticketmaster.
This is due to the overwhelming demand for memberships and tickets and will ensure that all members who wish to attend can access a seat. Members can choose to redeem a free seat or pay a fee to upgrade to a seat in a higher category. Guest tickets can also be added during this process.
General Admission members can redeem through Ticketmaster. Check your email for more information include your barcode. 

MEMBER SEAT RETURNS
If you are unable to attend the game this weekend and wish to put your seat up for re-sale, you can do so via you MyFreo account or by contacting membership@fremantlefc.com.au. In the event that your seat does sell, you will receive a credit toward your MyFreo account.

GETTING TO OPTUS STADIUM
Please plan ahead if you are travelling by public transport to the stadium as your regular match-day Transperth Suburbian Event Network Service will not be available pre-game on Friday. However, it will be operating post-match, as per other match-days.
Your footy ticket includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours either side of the match, so be prepared and ensure you plan your journey on Friday ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please click here for further information.
If asked, show your ticket to the driver or inspector. Keep in mind, you must have your football ticket or membership on you to travel for no extra cost. 
Please note, the final Transperth buses will be leaving 45 minutes after the game.
For the safety of all patrons, we encourage all attendees to ensure they are well aware of the above points, prior to attending the game. If you have a family or linked account, please pass this information onto all attending.

HELP US, HELP YOU
Report anti-social behaviour to Stadium Staff immediately or text 0409 317 771.

KEY TIMES
4.30pm - Membership services available at gate B and E
4.45pm – Gates open
5.55pm - 6.05pm – On-field warm-up
6.26pm – Fremantle team entry
6.40pm - Bounce down 

Please arrive early to avoid the crowds.

We also would like to thank members in advance for their patience and understanding when lining up for certain food and beverage across some areas of the stadium as they will also be impacted due to staffing resources.

TELSTRA BIG BUSINESS CLUB
Waterboy Solar Pumps
To celebrate the launch of Telstra Plus Market, Telstra have given away their signage for this round across the entire league, as part of their Big Plugs for Small Business promotion, to Waterboy Solar Pumps. A Fair Dinkum solar submersible pump that pumps water wherever the sun shines!
 
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
PRE-GAME
Ra Ra Viper
Fans will be treated with a pre-game show from Ra Ra Viper, a popular five piece Indie Rock band from Fremantle who are a staple of our local gig scene. Well known for their energy filled performances and stage presence, the band has seen a rapid increase in presence and popularity across WA. Make sure you get to Optus Stadium where the stage is set for their performance, including popular single “Paddy” with over 360,000 streams.

Inflatable obstacle course and Super Goals
Located on the Southern Oval, outside gate D are an inflatable obstacle course and super goals. Bring the family down for some football fun before the game.

Airbrush tattoo
Our airbrush tattoo station will be located near lobby 107 from 4.45pm

Triple M Footy Fun

Triple M rocks footy and they’ll also be rocking on game day. Test out your handball skills, take part in Triple M’s Giant Pong Challenge or spin the wheel to win some awesome giveaways while they broadcast their Drive Show live from Southern Oval.
 
QUARTER TIME
Light Show
Stay in your seats at quarter time for a 2022 highlight reel with a choreographed light show.

HALF TIME
Triple M Live
A talented artist will be performing live at quarter time from the level 5 stage.

Fremantle AFLW team 
Stay in your seats at half time where Fremantle will be presenting its AFLW team. From being on the road and playing a condensed fixture, to playing their first ever preliminary final, the girls gave us so much to be proud of in 2022, so be sure to join the standing ovation to thank them for their efforts.

THREE QUARTER TIME
Programmed is giving two lucky fans the opportunity to recruit a friend to take part in a race against the LED. If the contestants beat the LED, they will have the chance to win a $500 voucher and a Fremantle Dockers AFL team signed jumper!
 
Arrive early… avoid delays
Having your digital ticket ready prior to arrival and get to the stadium early will ensure you are not caught in long queues outside the stadium in the lead up to the game.
Scan on your right, enter on your left
Please remember to practice social distancing at each checkpoint when you enter the gates and that the scanner to scan your digital ticket(s) is located to the right of the turnstile entry gates. Please do not bring bags larger than an A4 piece of paper.

Leave your cash at home
Optus Stadium is currently a cashless venue meaning you will need to pay using EFTPOS at all food and beverage outlets.

Other key points:
•    No cloaking facilities available. Don't bring bulky items.
•    Do not approach players or officials for autographs or photos.
•    Practice good hand hygiene.
•    If you feel unwell or have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms during the two weeks prior to this weekend’s game, please DO NOT attend. If you begin to feel ill whilst at the game, please make sure to notify an Optus Stadium representative immediately and follow the directions of any venue, club or AFL staff.

OPTUS STADIUM RESTAURANTS AND CATERING
The City View Café will be CLOSED.

The Goodwood restaurant will be CLOSED.

The Freo Clubhouse       

The Freo Clubhouse in River View Rooms and Sky View Lounge will be open for round eight, you need to show your ticket stating room access to receive entry. 
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the membership services team on (08) 9433 7111 or at membership@fremantlefc.com.au

Fremantle shook off the loss of six players to health and safety protocols to extend its winning run to six games with a 78-point win over North Melbourne.

The Freo Dockers were far too good for the struggling Kangaroos, pulling away with a five-goal opening term and were never threatened, winning 15.12 (102) to 3.6 (24) at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Cameron Zurhaar's last-quarter goal ensured North avoided the ignominy of their second-lowest score in club history, as Fremantle's stingy defence struck again.

Fremantle dominated the disposal count 406-304 with 266-176 uncontested possessions, leading to a lopsided tally of 67-32 inside 50s, with North not helped by an ordinary 66.4 per cent disposal efficiency.

Debutant Jye Amiss goaled with his first kick in a game of few highlights, where Andy Brayshaw was outstanding again with 34 disposals including 10 clearances and seven tackles.

Off-season recruit Will Brodie gave Fremantle drive out of the middle, finishing with a game-high 37 disposals, while Sean Darcy was excellent in the ruck and around the ground on his return from concussion.

North had few winners with Luke McDonald having 26 disposals and Tarryn Thomas re-discovering some form with 18 disposals, while No.1 pick Jason Horne-Francis tried hard, with his team-high seven clearances among his 15 disposals.

Fremantle raced to a three-goal lead inside the opening 10 minutes with goals from Sam Switkowski, Amiss and Sean Darcy, finishing the first term with five goals to none.

Zurhaar pulled off a spectacular mark over teammate Todd Goldstein for North's first goal early in the second quarter in a rare highlight for the Kangaroos.

Brennan Cox finished an excellent team goal with a clever banana finish, with Michael Walters adding two more majors before half-time.

Youngster Nathan O'Driscoll slotted a stunning set shot from the boundary in the third, while both sides picked up second-half injuries with Ben McKay limping off with a right knee concern, while Switkowski copped a Horne-Francis knee to the head in a marking contest.

Debutant joins exclusive club
Freo unveiled another young gun with No.8 draft pick Jye Amiss making his debut, joining the exclusive first kick, first goal club six minutes in. Amiss out-bodied seasoned defender Aidan Corr for his chance, slotting home from 40m out straight in front. The 18-year-old, who had kicked nine goals in his past three WAFL games, had three score involvements in the first quarter, before a crafty dribbler helped set up Brennan Cox's second-term goal, aided by Nathan O'Driscoll's sharp work on the line.

Stingy Freo Dockers
Fremantle's stingy defence claimed another scalp, restricting North to only three goals for the game. Freo have conceded totals of 24, 66, 62, 59, 54, 47, 65 and 82 across their eight matches, averaging 57.37 points against per game, providing the perfect foundation for victory. Backline pair Hayden Young and Heath Chapman (12 intercepts) returned from their stints in health and safety protocols seamlessly, while Luke Ryan held firm throughout with eight marks and 14 disposals.

FREMANTLE                  5.1       8.5       12.9       15.12 (102)
NORTH MELBOURNE   0.2       2.3       2.5     3.6 (24)

GOALS 
Fremantle: Banfield 2, Walters 2, Switkowski 2, Amiss 2, Darcy, Cox, O'Driscoll, Clark, Young, Mundy, Schultz
North Melbourne: Zurhaar 2, Coleman-Jones

BEST 
Fremantle: Brayshaw, Brodie, Clark, Darcy, Banfield, Treacy
North Melbourne: Thomas, Young, McKay, Zurhaar

INJURIES 
Fremantle: Switkowski (head)
North Melbourne: McKay (knee)

SUBSTITUTES 
Fremantle: Neil Erasmus (replaced Sam Switkowski in fourth quarter)
North Melbourne: Jack Mahony (replaced Ben McKay at three-quarter time)

Crowd: 37,040 at Optus Stadium