After selling out within weeks of its official 1 August launch date, a second print run for the hugely popular book Fremantle Dockers: An Illustrated History was commissioned.

Stocks from the second print run have arrived just in time for Christmas shoppers and are now available at Fremantle’s two team stores at Fremantle Oval and Patersons Stadium.

The book (RRP $49.95) can also be ordered online at fremantlefc.com.au

Fremantle Dockers: An Illustrated History charts the origins of the Fremantle Football Club and weaves together the rich tapestry of players, coaches, administrators, fans and moments that have made it the club it is today.

With a foreword by club captain Matthew Pavlich, the 272-page glossy hard cover publication was written by journalist and author Les Everett, a former Fremantle board member and inaugural editor of Docker – the club’s official magazine.

“Fremantle Dockers: An Illustrated History lays that history bare for all to see, highs and lows and moments in between,” Pavlich writes in the book’s foreword.

“The early days were tough, with a first finals appearance at age eight and a first Grand Final appearance at age 19. We have taken a while to grow up, haven’t we, but who doesn’t?”

Pavlich notes that he “matured along with the footy club”.

“Through failure and adversity shine perseverance and one’s true character,” he writes.

“This book describes all those growing pains, but I can now confidently and without doubt say that we are now a serious football club, proud of our history and excited about our future.”

The 300-plus game veteran and six-time Doig Medallist also gives readers an insight into his thoughts about the future.

“I look forward to the day…I can tell my kids and grandchildren that I proudly represented the Fremantle Football Club in our formative years, explaining the trials and tribulations – and the great highs – that we have gone through together,” he said.

“But I’m desperate to help write the next chapter of this club’s history.”

A special leather-bound and boxed edition of the book (RRP $250) is also available online at fremantlefc.com.au or at the club’s two team stores at Fremantle Oval and Patersons Stadium.