Walyalup take on Collingwood for Sir Doug Nicholls Round on Friday 24 May. 

Bounce down for the round 11 clash is at 6.10pm WST.

Tickets for the match are available through Ticketmaster, starting from just $39.

The Club would like to thank its Indigenous Program partner Woodside Energy for their support of, and continued involvement in, the delivery of Walyalup's Reconciliation Action Plan.

Key times – Round 11 v Collingwood
From 4.00pm - Purple Playground open*
4.30pm - Gates open 
5.20pm – 5.35pm - On-field warm-up 
5.51pm - Walyalup team entry 
6.03pm - Welcome to Country 

*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to rain forecast at this week's game.

REMINDER: Friday Public Transport - Direct trains and the Suburban Event Bus Network will not operate before the match due to the clash with the afternoon peak period. Please read below for further information about getting to Optus Stadium on Friday.

What's happening on the day? 

Moorditj Markets presented by Woodside Energy
Walyalup fans will be able to explore and support a pop-up style market that showcases a variety of First Nations artists and businesses on Friday night. The Moorditj Markets, presented by Woodside, will be located on the outdoor concourse behind section 130, above Gate D, from 4.30pm.

Wandering Walyalup presented by Woodside Energy
A physical and digital activation designed to help educate fans on Noongar language, Wandering Walyalup will consist of six physical checkpoints throughout the Level 1 concourse at Optus Stadium, each featuring a different Indigenous symbol used on either our 2023 Indigenous jumper or Walyalup logo.

Keep your eye out for these checkpoints on game day and scan the QR codes to learn more about our Indigenous culture, all thanks to Woodside Energy!

Sensory bags available from 101 Oh What Fun 
The Purple Hands Foundation will continue to offer take-to-seat sensory bags for adults and children that have sensory needs at all Walyalup home games. With the support of uLaunch, Powered by AKG, the bags are available to use throughout the game and assist in making footy accessible and enjoyable for all.

Sensory bags will be located at 101 Oh What Fun (section 101). Please ensure to bring a form of ID to exchange for a bag. 

TABtouch Darts in The Ressies  
Have you got the touch? Come have a shot at the TABtouch Darts activation where you can throw felt footballs at a dart board for the chance to win a range of prizes from merchandise to vouchers. Located in The Ressies Eastern Scoreboard Terrace area. 

Optus Stadium reusable beer cup trial
Optus Stadium will be conducting reusable beer cup trials over rounds 7 to 13 of the AFL season. During this trial, service area outlets 124, 131 and 136 (the Western arc behind the goals, city end) will provide fans with their beer in a reusable cup. 

The beers in these reusable cups will cost 30 cents more with the trials being used to assess fan experience and sustainability outcomes. More info about this trial will be available at Friday night's game for those interested.

AFL Gameday Rooftop Experience
Don't miss your chance to take your game day experience up a level. Watch the first or third quarter of footy from the most unique seats in the house - on top of Optus Stadium!

To book, visit THE OZONE at Optus Stadium.

Transport Information

Friday night footy
Direct trains and the Suburban Event Bus Network will not operate before the match due to the clash with the afternoon peak period. Instead, catch a timetabled service to Perth, then transfer to an Armadale Line train service to Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can also catch the Red CAT to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD.

To get you home, the Suburban Event Bus Network will come into operation for 45 minutes after the match, in addition to direct trains on the Joondalup and Fremantle lines.

Plan your journey using the Transperth JourneyPlanner before you travel.

Armadale Trainline Residents Only 
In light of the Armadale Train Line closures during the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership season, the Club is determined to minimise the impact on your game day experience. We recommend reviewing alternative routes offered by Transperth. Notably, a new Route 651 from Armadale Station and a gameday-only express Route 660 from Cannington Station to Optus Stadium will serve as convenient options. 

Changes to Trains

• There will be no trains between Armadale/Thornlie and Victoria Park stations.
• Trains will continue to operate between Perth and Victoria Park stations, including Stadium Station on event days, weekends and public holidays.
• Trains on the Midland, Airport, Fremantle, Joondalup and Mandurah lines will operate as normal. 

Changes to Suburban Event Buses

• A new limited stops Route 651 will be introduced between Armadale Station and Optus Stadium.
• The CBD Shuttle (Route 661) will be permanently withdrawn. For passengers wishing to access the city, extra Red CAT services will service Matagarup Bridge or train services are available from Stadium Station to Perth.
• Route 652 (Mirrabooka) will move to Sailani Ave (over the Matagarup Bridge).
• Route 653 (Morley) will move to Sailani Ave (over the Matagarup Bridge).
• There may be minor stand changes at the Stadium Bus Station. 

The Club is asking everyone to please plan ahead this season and we thank you for your patience in advance. 

For more details, please visit: Transperth Stadium Routes

Competitions

Bankwest Best Seats in the House 
At three-quarter time, be in your seats and have your phone ready for your chance to win one of three double passes into Bankwest’s best seats in the house! Winners will receive: 

• 2 x tickets for the best seats in the house (located in the Bankwest Club)
• Food and beverage during the event including your choice of burger and chips, ice cream and selected wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic refreshments
• A merchandise pack
• VIP service from a dedicated Optus Stadium attendant
• Access to the Bankwest Club 

Pick your Maccas Pump up Tune 
Fans will have the chance to vote for their favourite song to be played at half-time of Friday night’s game.

One lucky entrant will also take home the match ball from this weekend. 

Mac for a Match 
Once again this year, Macca’s will be offering all Freo ticket holders and members who are in WA a free Big Mac on the Monday following a win, home or away. 

Freo fans can simply show their digital game day ticket or digital membership to claim their Big Mac for FREE. 

Optus Stadium Restaurants and Catering 
The City View Cafe will be OPEN. However, the Goodwood restaurant will be CLOSED. 

The Freo Clubhouse  
The Freo Clubhouse in River View Rooms and Sky View Lounge will be open for this round, however, you will need to show your ticket stating room access to receive entry. The Sky View Under screen bar will be closed for a private function for the duration of the match. 

Other key points: 

• No cloaking facilities are available. Don't bring bulky items.  
• Practice good hand hygiene. 

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. 

A last-gasp charge from Walyalup fell stunningly short in a Friday night thriller as Walyalup drew with a battered Collingwood at Optus Stadium. 

Trailing by 25 points as time on approached in the last term, Walyalup booted four straight goals in a thrilling run to the finish when wingman Jeremy Sharp kicked a behind on the run with 45 seconds left to level the score at 11.9 (75) to the Magpies' 10.15 (75), and the visitors were not able to add to that when they charged forward one more time and got the ball locked in their forward 50. 

The run from Walyalup came seemingly from nowhere after Bailey Banfield cut the margin to 19 points 20 minutes into the quarter, with a rare goal from captain Alex Pearce coming after the key defender snuck forward.

There was also a contentious free kick to Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy when the ball was not returned to the umpire by young Magpie Lachie Sullivan after a stoppage was called in Walyalup's forward line. 

Defender Hayden Young kicked a brilliant left foot goal off a step to continue the charge and fuel belief in an unlikely win that had seemed improbable minutes earlier.

Calling on all their depth and suffering more injuries to Mason Cox (leg) and Brody Mihocek (hamstring awareness), the Magpies had looked destined for a gutsy road win full of grit, given their availability.  

Their star midfielder Nick Daicos was brilliant for the fourth consecutive week and made the Magpies' lead possible, finishing with 35 disposals, 10 clearances and nine inside 50s. 

Harvey Harrison booted three goals as one of six young Magpies with limited experience, while Pat Lipinski (21 and seven inside 50s) was heavily involved in scoring chains.  

Walyalup were dialled in for a fast start and looked decisive with the ball early, handballing to their runners and playing on at every opportunity as Treacy got them off to the perfect start from the pocket. 

They dominated general play and had 10 of the first 12 inside 50s, but inaccuracy quickly crept into their game when Jye Amiss, who kicked 2.5 last week against St Kilda, sprayed two set shots. 

Still, when Brayshaw converted on the run halfway through the quarter Walyalup were 13 points clear and looked to have the game on their terms, but the run of play shifted almost immediately as Josh Daicos pounced on a long-range opportunity himself. 

A questionable reversed free kick against Amiss just before the siren saw Harrison convert to give the Magpies a one-point lead at the first change, but it would be their last goal for more than a quarter. 

A run of three behinds to start the second term would have frustrated Craig McRae while his team had all the momentum, and the Magpies were inevitably punished once Walyalup adjusted to the visitors' pressure and created a run of chances of their own. 

Banfield, Sam Switkowski and Jaeger O'Meara all converted opportunities, with Walyalup ramping up its pressure and laying 28 tackles to 17 to change the complexion of the match and take a 13-point lead into the main break. 

The Magpies owned the third as they set up what looked like a match-winning lead, kicking 5.3 to 0.4. When Jack Crisp and Brad Hill continued the momentum to start the fourth, they were 25 points clear and seemingly home before the stunning late reversal.

More to come

WALYALUP              3.3    6.4   6.8   11.9 (75)
COLLINGWOOD       3.4    3.9   8.12   10.15 (75)

GOALS
Walyalup: Banfield 3, Brayshaw, Darcy, O'Meara, Pearce, Sharp, Switkowski, Treacy, Young
Collingwood: Harrison 3, Mihocek 2, Crisp, J.Daicos, Hill, Lipinski, Richards

BEST
Walyalup: Clark, Banfield, Brayshaw, Ryan, Sharp, Pearce 
Collingwood: N. Daicos, Lipinski, J. Daicos, Noble, Harrison, Richards

INJURIES
Walyalup: Nil
Collingwood: Cox (leg), Mihocek (hamstring)

SUBSTITUTES
Walyalup: Corey Wagner (replaced Josh Draper in the third quarter)
Collingwood: Wil Parker (replaced Mason Cox in the third quarter)

Crowd: 54,035 at Optus Stadium