Following this Sunday’s Western Derby between Fremantle and West Coast at Optus Stadium, there will be no on ground presentation of a trophy for the winning team.
Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich said the change was due to a new sponsorship agreement with Carlton United Breweries, which does not include the derby trophy presentation.
“There will be no derby trophy awarded after the game on Sunday as this is the first year of a new CUB sponsorship with football across the state. This has been a joint decision by both AFL clubs,” Rosich said.
“That sponsorship does not include the trophy being part of the ongoing sponsorship of both WA AFL clubs.
“There will also be no player medal awarded to the best player on the ground from both teams after the game, which has historically been the Ross Glendinning Medal.
“We will continue to work with West Coast to investigate a joint sponsor for the derby and the possibility of that sponsor taking up the trophy rights for the derby in the future.
“We appreciate the ongoing and valuable support of CUB as sponsors of our club and football in this state.”
