Fremantle will take on Port Adelaide on Sunday 25 August at Optus Stadium in the Club’s final game of the 2024 home and away season.
 
Bounce down for the round 24 clash is at 4.10 WST.

This weekend is Fremantle's Member Thank You round, where the Club will pay thanks to the record number of devoted members who have shown their support throughout 2024.

As the final match of round 24, the results of the Carlton, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn games will decide if Freo has the chance to play finals or not.

Fremantle requires one of those three Clubs to lose their respective matchups, and then must beat Port Adelaide to jump into the top eight and continue on in season 2024.

Tickets are available for the clash via Ticketmaster, starting from just $39.

Key times – Round 24 v Port Adelaide
2.30pm – Gates Open
3.20pm – 3.40pm – First Warm Up  
3.54pm – Team Entry
4.10pm – Bouncedown

*Purple Playground activations may be cancelled due to weather

What's happening on the day?

Purple Playground (In front of Matagarup Bridge)

• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Inflatable Marking Spot
• Maccas Swings
• Maccas Games and Giveaways

101 Oh What Fun! (Near Lobby 101)

• Airbrush Tattoos
• Arts and Crafts Station
• Player Signing (pre-game)
• Arcade Games

131 Even More Fun! (On Western Podium behind section 131)

• Airbrush Tattoo
• Giant Guess Who
• Cornhole
• Face Painting

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. 
 
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 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
Be in your seats at three-quarter time as our friends at Bankwest are giving you the chance to win a Grand Final Experience at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final. You’ll enjoy flights, accommodation, and tickets to the game for you and a mate. All you have to do is scan the QR code on the big screen for your chance to win this epic prize.
 
TCs apply. Competition Ends 2 Sept. AFL Promotion: GFAFL24/23 

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

The path was paved for Fremantle to play finals, but a finely tuned Port Adelaide stood in the way as Fremantle fumbled their chance in a season-ending 20-point loss at Optus Stadium that handed Carlton the last September spot. 

Trailing by three points early in the final quarter, Freo lost their ability to handle the ball cleanly under pressure and conceded the last three goals to a formidable Power team that made sure of its second-place finish with the 13.9 (87) to 9.13 (67) win. 

Ken Hinkley's team will host a qualifying final against Geelong in the opening week and take momentum into its fourth finals campaign in five years after bringing a relentless pressure brand to the last game of the home-and-away season.

Carlton will travel to Brisbane for an elimination final after waiting until Sunday night to know if it would qualify following the Blues’ earlier loss to St Kilda in a rollercoaster Sunday to end the season. 

The win came with pre-finals pain for the Power, who lost Kane Farrell to a hamstring injury before half-time. Important backman Aliir Aliir also limped from the ground in the second quarter, but he was able to return after the main break.

Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines was outstanding in his 250th match, finishing with 31 disposals to lead a midfield that applied relentless pressure and handled the big moments better than their opponents.

Jason Horne-Francis was a star in an ominous performance, kicking two goals as he rotated forward and plenty more, with Zak Butters (27 and six clearances) also vital. 

Premiership small forward Willie Rioli finished Fremantle, kicking two of three goals in the final quarter at a ground where he once starred as a West Coast player.

While Fremantle will kick themselves for stumbling when the game was on the line, they fought to the end and will be driven in 2025 after letting their September chance slip with four close losses to end the year. 

The equation for the home team was simple at 4.10pm, win and you're in, and the team played with an early intensity that reflected the stakes, moving the ball quickly and bringing the pressure.

An early conversion from 45m for spearhead Jye Amiss was a good sign, and wingman Nathan O'Driscoll broke the lines with his attacking mindset and speed, kicking a brilliant early goal. 

Freo held an eight-point lead at the first change, but they would have been concerned by the Power's weight of forward entries as their midfielders worked into the game. 

Horne-Francis shaped as the dangerman, pushing forward to kick a classy running goal early in the second term and then setting up teammate Dante Visentini, who was a late inclusion for veteran forward Charlie Dixon (illness).

Fremantle had the better of the quarter in many ways, dominating groundball (30-21) and contested possessions (37-29) for the term, but spraying opportunities to kick 2.6 for the quarter. 

The Power took their opportunities and were clean with the ball when it mattered, with Mitch Georgiades kicking back-to-back goals from set shots to open a narrow lead. 

Fremantle's dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe cut it to one point at the main break when he took a brilliant one-handed mark deep in attack and converted with less than 10 seconds left in the quarter.

Port ramped up its pressure in the third quarter and looked like using it to create a game-breaking period as Francis Evans and Horne-Francis kicked early goals.  

They maintained it throughout the quarter and didn't relent in the run home, showcasing their professional approach with a finals brand that looks ready to take more scalps in the next month.

FREMANTLE           4.2   6.8   8.11   9.13 (67)  
PORT ADELAIDE    3.0   7.3   10.8   13.9 (87)

GOALS
Fremantle: Voss 2, Amiss, Frederick, Fyfe, Jackson, O'Driscoll, Sturt, Switkowski
Port Adelaide: Rioli 3, Georgiades 2, Horne-Francis 2, Byrne-Jones, Drew, F.Evans, McEntee, Sweet, Visentini 

BEST
Fremantle: Brayshaw, Young, Switkowski, O'Driscoll, Ryan, Voss
Port Adelaide: Wines, Horne-Francis, Butters, Rioli, L.Evans, Bergman, Burton 

INJURIES
Fremantle: Young (calf)
Port Adelaide: Farrell (hamstring) 

SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Michael Walters (replaced Matt Johnson at three-quarter time) 
Port Adelaide: Francis Evans (replaced Kane Farrell in the second quarter) 

LATE CHANGES 
Fremantle: Nil 
Port Adelaide: Dante Visentini replaced Charlie Dixon (illness) in the selected side 

Crowd: 45,322 at Optus Stadium