The Fremantle Dockers take on the West Coast Eagles this Saturday 13 August at Optus Stadium in RAC Derby 55. Bounce down is at 5.40pm.

The RAC Derby match will be Club legend David Mundy’s final home game in front of the Purple Army for the home and away fixture, after he announced early last week that the 2022 season will be his last.

To honour the amazing career of David Mundy, the Club is encouraging all members and fans to arrive early and stay post-match for the awarding of the Ross Glendinning-Allan Medal, RAC Derby trophy presentation and of course the emotional farewell lap of honour for David Mundy, which will be supported by Perth band and Freo fans, Ra Ra Viper.

#DoItForDave

We are also asking members and fans to #DoItForDave and pack out Optus Stadium on Saturday to make this the most memorable RAC Derby to date and help celebrate a legend of our Club. Farewell David Mundy placards will also be handed out to fans and Dave's career highlights will be played on the big screen pre-game for you to enjoy.

We encourage all fans going to the game to use the hashtag #DoItForDave when posting to their social media channels.

GETTING TO OPTUS STADIUM

Transperth services have been extended to accommodate for the post-match presentations, allowing an additional 15 minutes with the final Transperth buses leaving 60 minutes after the game.

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 ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, 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.

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 on to all attending.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Fremantle members can access their tickets for the RAC Derby via the Fremantle Dockers Official Club app, click here for detailed instructions.

For those who are unable to gain access to their tickets via the Fremantle Dockers Official Club app, click here to view detailed ticket instructions including downloading tickets, forwarding tickets and returning tickets.

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 your 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.

HELP US, HELP YOU

Report anti-social behaviour to Stadium staff immediately by texting 0409 317 771.

KEY TIMES

3.30pm - Membership services available at gate B and E

3.45pm - Gates open

4.55-5.10pm - On-field warm-up

5.26pm – Fremantle team entry

5.40pm – Bounce down

Please arrive early to avoid the crowds.

We 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.

MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT

PRE-GAME

Airbrush tattoo

Our airbrush tattoo station will be located near lobby 107.

Triple M Street Crew

Pop by and say hi to the Triple M street crew! They'll be located on the Southern Oval.

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.

RAC Road Safety photobooth

Head over to Lobby 117 and Lobby 101 where RAC are offering fans the chance to win the Ultimate Footy Day out at the 2023 Fremantle home Derby, including the chance to toss the coin, tickets for you and three mates to watch the game and an official Freo Dockers prize pack!

Simply head to the photobooth and get your photo taken to pledge your support alongside RAC WA to be in for safer roads. We’ll also be displaying some of the best fan photos on the stadium screens during the quarter breaks.

RAC Rescue Helicopter Flyover

Look to the sky just before bounce down to see the RAC Rescue Helicopter flying over Optus Stadium!

QUARTER TIME

Programmed Race the LED

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!

PRE-GAME AND HALF TIME

Triple M Live

A talented artist will be performing live at half time from the level 5 stage.

David Mundy Light Show

To honour the unbelievable career of David Mundy there will be a spectacular Optus Stadium Light Show at half-time, as we display David Mundy career highlights on the big screen. So stay in your seats during the main break, get the tissues ready and make some noise as we celebrate a champion of our game.

Arrive early… avoid delays

Having your digital ticket ready prior to arrival and getting to the stadium early will ensure you are not caught in long queues outside the stadium in the lead-up to the game.

Please remember to practice social distancing at each checkpoint, when you enter the gates the scanner for 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.
• 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 Cafe will be OPEN.

The Goodwood restaurant will be CLOSED.

The Freo Clubhouse

The Freo Clubhouse in River View Rooms and Sky View Lounge will be open for the RAC Derby, you will 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

West Coast threw its best punch but was ultimately outmuscled by Fremantle in a spiteful RAC Derby on Saturday night, with Freo winning an entertaining clash at Optus Stadium by 24 points.
 
With the crosstown rivals at opposite ends of the ladder, the Eagles played with a relentless pressure and physical edge that levelled the playing field and briefly looked capable of ruining Fremantle's top-four hopes.

But it proved unsustainable against the finals-bound Freo, who were able to get the game on their terms in the second half and ground out their third RAC Derby win on the trot, winning 9.17 (71) to 7.5 (47).
 
The win secures a home final for Freo for the first time since their last September appearance in 2015 and keeps their chances of securing a double-chance alive.

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy won the Glendinning-Allan Medal for his dominant performance in the ruck, winning a career-high 57 hit-outs and giving his team a significant clearance advantage.

The match was also a celebration of retiring champion David Mundy, who won a game-high eight clearances to go with 25 disposals (12 contested), showing typical class in the wet conditions. 
 
Midfielders Will Brodie (27 and seven clearances) and Caleb Serong (25 and five) were important, while Michael Walters enjoyed moments of class to kick two goals. 
 
West Coast defender Tom Barrass challenged Darcy for best afield honours, blanketing Rory Lobb and holding the Freo tall goalless and to just seven disposals.
 
Premiership captain Shannon Hurn continued a fine season, finishing with 28 disposals and nine rebound 50s, with young midfielder Xavier O'Neill (19 and 11 tackles) playing one of his more impressive games for the club.

The Eagles made their intent clear from the opening bounce, with midfield inclusion Jackson Nelson sent to Andrew Brayshaw in a hard tag that involved a lot of off-the-ball work. 
 
Playing like they had a point to prove, the underdogs set the physical tone for the game all over the ground before tensions boiled over 10 minutes in with a melee on the wing.
 
Serong took it upon himself to support Brayshaw physically, and he was at the centre of both the play and the off-the-ball scuffles. He won 10 disposals for the quarter and kicked a superb running goal from 55m, but also gave away a 150m penalty after an altercation with Jack Redden.

The young star did it all with a ripped jumper that was hanging on by a thread as Freo went to the first break trailing by two points.
 
West Coast continued its high-pressure assault in the second quarter as both teams struggled to score in the wet conditions, with Walters converting on the run to break the deadlock after nine minutes.
 
Jack Darling, who had struggled to get free of opponent Alex Pearce, converted a set shot from 50m to snatch back the lead before Blake Acres snapped a brilliant stoppage goal to send his team into the main break three points clear.
 
While the first half was an arm wrestle with both teams creating their share of chances, the third quarter was all Fremantle, with the Dockers dominating the inside 50s (19-11) and contested ball (43-30).
 
They kicked a wayward 2.8, however, missing several gettable snaps as Barrass and Hurn did all they could to hold back the tide, combining for 18 disposals for the quarter and seven rebound 50s. 
 
As impressive as the Eagles' defenders were though, they couldn't spark the team offensively and they didn't look threatening at any stage in the final term, kicking only one goal as Freo secured an important four points.

FREMANTLE        3.4   5.6   7.14   9.17 (71)
WEST COAST        4.0   5.2   6.3   7.5 (47)  
 
GOALS
Fremantle: Walters 2, Frederick 2, Acres, Brayshaw, Darcy, Schultz, Serong
West Coast: Waterman 2, Darling, Dixon, Langdon, O'Neill, Redden
 
BEST
Fremantle: Darcy, Mundy, Brodie, Serong, Acres, Walters, Pearce 
West Coast: Barrass, Hurn, Duggan, O'Neill, Shuey, Bazzo
 
INJURIES
Fremantle: Lobb (TBC)
West Coast: Jones (TBC)
 
SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Bailey Banfield (replaced Rory Lobb in the fourth quarter)
West Coast: Greg Clark (replaced Jamaine Jones in the third quarter)