Fremantle’s AFL Women’s team will host the Western Bulldogs at Fremantle Oval in Week 10 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season for the Club's final home game of the home and away season.

Bounce down for the clash is at 4.05pm on Sunday 3 November.

Walyalup will be wearing their 2024 AFLW Indigenous Jumper for the clash which tells the journey of Tiah Toth's footballing career, dealing with multiple injury setbacks along the way.

Tickets for the match are just $15 for adults, while juniors (under 18) are free, make sure you avoid the queues by purchasing your ticket online before the game.

To find out more information about every AFLW match day at Fremantle Oval, head to our AFLW Match Day Hub

Ticketing Information

Fans can purchase tickets at the gate, however, we encourage the Purple Army to buy tickets online before arriving at Freo Oval. Those who are hoping to buy from the ground will need to scan one of the available QR Codes to do so. 

The event is a Mobile Online Ticketing event, this means your phone is your ticket. Our enhanced digital tickets mean that you won’t be able to use screenshots of tickets to get into the venue, please transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.

Our AFLW gates will now be cashless, so to avoid queues, make sure you purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster before the game. 

South Fremantle Football Club Grandstand
Members can secure FREE seating in the South Fremantle Grandstand for our games at Freo Oval. To do so, you will need to redeem a ticket through Ticketmaster using your member barcode. Entry is subject to capacity. 

Key times – Week 10 v Bulldogs

3.05pm - Gates Open 
3.20pm - 3.40pm - First Warm Up 
3.51pm - Team Entry
4.00pm - Welcome to Country 
4.05pm - Bouncedown
End of 3QT - Game day activations end
Final siren - Food trucks close

Game Day Activations

Walyalup are transforming the game day experience at AFLW matches, making it more exciting and family-friendly than ever before.

Fans can now enjoy a variety of new delicious food options that cater to all tastes, ensuring everyone finds something they love. With undercover seating, you can comfortably watch the action, rain or shine. Plus, there are plenty of fun activities for the whole family, making game day an unforgettable experience for all ages. 

Get familiar with Freo Oval before game day using the map below.

What's happening on Sunday?

Moorditj Markets

We’re once again inviting local First Nations businesses to be involved in our annual Moorditj Markets, presented by Woodside Energy. Each business will have the opportunity to showcase their goods and wares to the Freo family at Fremantle Oval on Sunday evening.

Please see a detailed list of the businesses participating below.

Oh What Fun! (Located in front of the Vic Pavilion Grandstand)

• Air Brush Tattoos 
• Glitter Station  
• Indigenous-themed Bracelet Making, presented by Woodside Energy
• Giant Guess Who 
• Cornhole 
• Sensory Bags can be collected from the Purple Hands Foundation marquee 

BYO Camp Chair
Make sure you look out for the new undercover seating area where you can park up close to the action

Live Music
You can enjoy LIVE music by Natasha Eldridge before the game and at halftime, presented by Woodside Energy

Food and Beverage

• Emily Taylor Dumplings stall
• Load ‘Em Up: Bring your own chips or grab some at the game and load them up with your favourite toppings!
• Hot Jam Donuts
• Ice Cream Van  

Other Information

Parking 
Please note that public parking in the area is extremely limited – both Parry Street Car Park and Cappuccino Strip Car Park will be unavailable. 

Gate and Venue Entry
You must enter and exit Freo Oval via Gate 1. Plan to arrive early at games where possible, to avoid crowds at entry points close to match start times.   

Things to remember 

• No person is to approach players or officials for autographs or photos. 
• Bags or other items larger than an A3 piece of paper may not be permitted. 
• No cloaking facilities are available. 
• Camp chairs are permitted to be bought into the venue  
• No pass-outs are available.

Walyalup will take momentum into its first home final since 2020 after grinding out an impressive 14-point win against the in-form Western Bulldogs at Fremantle Oval on Sunday.

Walyalyup had fifth place secured before the start of Sunday's clash, but they put a high price on winning form and notched a third straight victory with the 4.11 (35) to 3.3 (21) triumph, with attention now turning to an elimination final against Essendon on Saturday.

Leading by five points at the last change in the final home-and-away game of the season, the impressive Walyalyup kicked the only goal of the fourth quarter in a wayward kicking performance, but they have a game in very good order otherwise.

They played a high-pressure brand and dominated forward entries 40-16, with their ability to link up between the midfield and half-forward the missing ingredient as they prepare for the Club's first AFLW final in three seasons.

Ruck Mim Strom was simply outstanding in a best-afield performance, finishing with a career-high 30 disposals and eight clearances, taking her game to a new level ahead of Walyalup's finals campaign.

Aisling McCarthy (29, eight clearances and 10 inside 50s) was highly influential, with midfield sidekicks Gabbie Newton (18 and three clearances) and Dana East (18 and six) also excellent around stoppages as Walyaluyp controlled the clearances 42-21.

Walyalup got the upper hand in play quickly on Sunday and should have been able to establish an early lead if not for their inefficiency, kicking three behinds for the opening quarter.

The Bulldogs, by contrast, defended well and then pounced for quick stoppage goals through Isabelle Pritchard and Heidi Woodley to snatch a 10-point lead at the first break despite having far fewer opportunities to go forward.

Walyalup continued to dominate large periods of the game in the second term and finally got some reward for their effort, going inside 50 a massive 15 times to two for the quarter as Ebony Antonio and Tunisha Kikoak capitalised.

With McCarthy central to everything Walyalup were doing and Strom getting on top of Edmonds around the ground, they built a six-point lead at half-time.

Their inability to completely capitalise on their dominance left the door ajar, however, and the Bulldogs were able to stay in the game through the third term, only conceding one goal through a protected area 50m penalty.
 
They were near enough if good enough at the final change, but Walyalup proved they mean business and ensured they can take a winning edge into finals.

Edmonds challenge lifts Strom again
Walyalup star Mim Strom has done it all in the ruck this season, but she faced a stiff challenge at stoppages from imposing Bulldogs ruck Alice Edmonds. The result? Strom headed to the outside and found a way to dominate this game through general play with her contested marking, sharp hands and ability to rack up disposals, finishing with a career-high 30. Her eight clearances were also a career-high against an opponent who brought plenty to the contest. Edmonds finished with 34 hit-outs to take the points in that indicator, but simply came up against a young star at the top of her game.

Replacement forward building
Tunisha Kikoak was signed by Walyalup as a replacement player for Kiara Bowers this season, with the Tasmanian bringing versatility and the ability to play as a tall defender, ruck or forward. It is in the latter where she has thrived, particularly since the injury to key target Aine Tighe, kicking six goals in the past seven games. On Sunday, she showcased her booming set shot kick, lining up from beyond 40m in the second quarter and thumping home Walyalup's second goal with ease. The Tasmanian shapes as a valuable player in the upcoming finals campaign and beyond.

Next up
Walyalup knew the scenario heading into Sunday's match, with a home match-up against eighth-placed Essendon looming in the opening week of finals. It will be Walyalup's first final since season seven, and their first at home since beating Gold Coast in 2020 before that season was abandoned without a premier due to the pandemic. The Bulldogs' year comes to an end without finals, but they produced some impressive late-season performances.

WALYALUP    0.3   2.7   3.8   4.11 (35)
WESTERN BULLDOGS    2.1   2.1   3.3   3.3 (21)

GOALS
Walyalup: Antonio, Kauffman, Kikoak, Mulholland
Western Bulldogs: Hartwig, Pritchard, Webster

BEST
Walyalup: Strom, McCarthy, East, Newton, Pugh, O'Driscoll
Western Bulldogs: Pritchard, Edmonds, Fitzgerald, Grant, Gorham, Kimber

INJURIES
Walyalup: Nil
Western Bulldogs: Nil

Crowd: 2,520 at Fremantle Oval