Fremantle will take on Geelong on Saturday 10 August at Optus Stadium in the Club’s annual Retro Round fixture.

Bounce down for the round 22 clash is at 2.35pm WST.

To celebrate this special annual event, Fremantle have once again released a new range of retro-inspired merchandise in the lead-up to the game.

With the Club celebrating its 30-year anniversary, this year's retro jumper is a call back to the inaugural home jumper worn in 1995.

Key times – Round 22 v Geelong
12.00pm - Purple Playground Open (near Matagarup Bridge) 
1.00pm - Gates Open
1.50pm – 2.05pm - First Warm Up
2.21pm - Team Entry
2.35pm - Bouncedown
 
*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather

What's happening on the day?

Purple Playground

• Inflatable obstacle course
• Inflatable marking spot
• Corn hole 

101 Oh What Fun!

• Personalised retro footy cards
• Airbrush tattoo

131 Even More Fun!

• Wheelchair footy
• Airbrush tattoo
• Face painting
• Giant guess who
• Player signing at half time

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 Fremantle 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. 
 
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

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 stop 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 Saturday’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. 

Geelong has moved into the top four and thrown Fremantle into a fight to play finals, coming from behind in the last quarter to secure a crucial 11-point win in a ferocious clash at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

The Cats trailed by four points on the road early in the final term but held their nerve with the finals double chance on the line, kicking the last two goals of the game to win 10.13 (73) to 9.8 (62) and climb to third on the ladder.
 
Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield lifted with the game on the line, winning seven final-quarter disposals and finishing with a game-high 11 clearances as the Cats used all their nous to hold off Freo in the frantic final minutes.
 
The champion Cat made the decision to volley a shot out of mid-air when he could have taken possession, however, which could have proved costly if punished by Fremantle, which will rue a slow start that proved costly.

Fremantle, who lost ruckman Sean Darcy minutes before the bounce in a late change, will also count the cost of a fifth game lost this season from a winnable position after entering the final quarter with a four-point lead. 
 
Freo had not met Geelong since round 20 last season and looked unprepared for their opponents early as the Cats ambushed them with four goals on the trot to open a 23-point lead.
 
With Darcy sidelined, the dynamic Luke Jackson moved into the No.1 role, but was quelled early by Rhys Stanley as Freo's tall forwards struggled to make an impact and hold their marks.
 
At the other end of the ground, milestone man Jeremy Cameron slotted a skilful set shot from deep in the pocket to launch his 250th game in style. 
 
Geelong's margin would have been more at the first break if not for former Cat Jordan Clark, who converted from outside 50m in his 100th game and limited the damage to 13 points.

The high-stakes contest went to a new level in the second quarter as Caleb Serong and Hayden Young lifted their output and took on the Geelong pressure through the corridor with attacking handball chains.
 
The game quickly ground to a halt in the second half of the quarter, however, as the Cats' loose man in defence led to Freo patiently working the ball up the ground, racking up 33 uncontested marks to nine for the quarter as Geelong held a six-point lead at the main break.
 
The Cats would have been frustrated by a third quarter of missed opportunities and untidy passages of play, kicking 1.5 as Cameron, Ollie Henry and Dempsey all missed shots and tension built in a match that neither team could break open.

Fremantle took their chances, with Jackson taking a big contested mark and Serong leading up the middle of the forward 50 like a full forward to give the team its first lead for the day, before Shaun Mannagh struck back with a snap on the burst. 
 
Voss created a highlight when the burly forward delivered a double 'don't argue' on Zach Guthrie in the pocket and then found Amiss with a crafty kick to the top of the goalsquare as Freo took a four-point lead at the last change.

Big man down before buzzer
Freo gave Sean Darcy quite literally until the last 10 minutes to prove his fitness, calling through a late change just moments before the first bounce. The star ruckman had been managed through the week after appearing banged up against Essendon last week, and he completed the on-ground warm-up with heavy strapping on his knee. With a six-day break, however, the club said he just hadn't got himself up as veteran forward Matt Taberner came into the team and Luke Jackson shifted in the No.1 ruck role.
 
Cats fly out of blocks 
For the third straight week, Fremantle conceded the opening quarter as Geelong booted the first four goals and put a 23-point margin on their opponents. An issue for Freo in the past, they were 10-10 in opening quarters coming into Saturday's match but have slipped in recent weeks. The Cats built their hot start on pressure and were relentless with their tackling inside 50 as Jeremy Cameron and Ollie Henry created chances. Across the ground, they out-tackled Fremantle 26-8 and forced rushed kicks that their interceptors were able to mop up.
 
FREMANTLE           2.1   5.4   8.7   9.8 (62)
GEELONG                 4.2   6.4   7.9   10.13 (73) 
 
GOALS
Fremantle: Serong 3, Amiss, Clark, Frederick, Jackson, Sturt, Young 
Geelong: Mannagh 2, Neale 2, Cameron, Dangerfield, Dempsey, O.Henry, Miers, Stanley 
 
BEST
Fremantle: Clark, Serong, Ryan, Young, Chapman, Sharp 
Geelong: Dangerfield, Stewart, Holmes, Miers, Blicavs, Dempsey
 
INJURIES
Fremantle: Nil
Geelong: Tanner Bruhn (concussion) 
 
LATE CHANGES
Fremantle: Sean Darcy replaced in selected side by Matt Taberner
Geelong: Gary Rohan replaced in the selected side by Oisin Mullin 
 
SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Karl Worner (replaced Matt Taberner in the fourth quarter) 
Geelong: Oisin Mullin (replaced Tanner Bruhn in the third quarter) 
 
Crowd: 50,600 at Optus Stadium