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Edition 1, 2003 PP606264/1022 Directory CEO’s Message UNDERSTANDABLY, much of the speculation in relation to Fremantle Club Fremantle’s prospects for the 2003 focuses on the Parry Street, Fremantle WA 6160 prospect of the Club making the finals for the first time since P.O. Box 381, Fremantle WA 6959 entering the competition in 1995. T: (08) 9433 7000 F: (08) 9433 7001 administration Clearly, our supporters yearn for September action, T: (08) 9433 7111 membership F: (08) 9433 7002 marketing and the football world is slowly coming around to the fact E: [email protected] that Fremantle has built a quality young list. W: www.fremantlefc.com.au Why is it then that as a Club, we continue to play down Board of Management the importance of making finals in 2003? Rick Hart (Chairman), Len Hitchen (Deputy Chairman), Sure it would be tremendous for our supporters, who have , Greg Wall, Gary Berrell, Mel Ashton, David Rawlinson experienced some dark times, and yes it would remove the ‘monkey on our back’ as the only team not to play finals. Management It would also be great for the players and their development Chief Executive Officer to experience finals pressure. Gary Walton Chief Financial Officer All terrific, but a short term trip to the finals is not what this Keith Black Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager Club is about. We are about putting together a football club, Narelle Finch Commercial Operations Manager and a football team that is capable of making the finals for a Steven Icke Football Manager number of years running in order to have a genuine shot at the Chris Connolly Senior Coach Premiership in any one of those Seasons. Making the finals as a one-off experience is like having a big Edition 1 2003 night out – feels great at the time, but you feel shocking in the morning. Seasons only become memorable in the long term AProduct of the Communications Department. when you win the Premiership, and the fact is this generally Email: [email protected] requires consistent long term performance. The question we ask ourselves is, “are we on track to win the Design & Production Printing Premiership?”. And the answer is yes, based on genuine talent Scout Creative Lamb Print in the abilities and attitude of the player group, and the talent Suite 7, 154 Hampton Road 9 Robertson Street and commitment of those responsible for the development of Nedlands WA 6009 WA 6000 the team. T: (08) 9386 6500 T: (08) 9328 1533 [email protected] We will ask that same question in October 2003. What is crucial is that the answer is still yes, regardless of whether Advertising Enquiries Inserts And Flysheet Advertising we make the finals or not this Season. RMJ Promotions Communications Department, Rest assured, Fremantle will have its day. T: (08) 9430 5673 Fremantle Football Club Cameron Schwab

Sponsors in 2003 People’s Night Returns Major Sponsor People’s Night training at returned on March 25. Every Tuesday night team training session, starting at 4:00pm, gives supporters and members a great opportunity to watch the team train and to get an autograph or photo. This year the Club wants to turn People’s Night purple. Players will be training in purple Guernseys and every Premier Sponsors member of staff will be wearing an item of purple on that day. * Supporters and members are urged to wear purple to training and show the team they have the passion of purple.

* © 2003 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, ‘Coca-Cola’, the Dynamic Ribbon device and ‘Real Refreshment’ are trade marks of the Coca-Cola Company. Corporate Sponsors 92.9 Channel 9 Channel 10 Foxtel Xanadu Wines Rick Hart Electrical WIN Television Telstra West Australian Newspapers PB Foods Ltd (Peters & Brownes)

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COVER PHOTOGRAPH: celebrates one of his two goals against Geelong, Round 20, 2002. Photo: Getty Images.

2 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 Connolly looks forward with confidence WITH A YEAR’S experience AFL, and we would expect the be a dominant team in the AFL the ground and also in the way at Fremantle behind him, players on the list to spend competition. we move the ball.” an enthusiastic group of many, many years together”, “We have to be realistic as to There will be some natural players, a first-class support Connolly said. where we are at now and how improvement in the team this team and programs in place, For Connolly the aim is to long it will take us to put that year and some new players Senior Coach Chris Connolly build the chemistry so the quality team together,” is quietly optimistic about the that Connolly expects to have team can really come through Connolly said. “People are an impact. “, of coming season. together. “It’s a long-term desperate for us to make the course, who will play midfield/ “We expect to improve this proposition, in football it’s eight but it’s pointless unless forward, off season, as individuals and as all about one day winning you can make your way into our , Clive a team,” said Connolly. “How apremiership.” the top two at some stage.” that equates to win-loss on Waterhouse, returning from “That’s what the whole thing “We’ve just got to make sure injury and , the premiership ladder is about from our point of we keep to our plan and keep our No. 1 pick,” Connolly depends on how well our view,” Connolly said. “We are adding to our list around the said. “And others who had an opposition improves.” on track to one day do exactly age bracket of 22 which is the injury-interrupted 2002 such Season 2002 gave Connolly that – win a premiership.” heart and soul of our club.” and his coaching staff the as Anthony Jones, Daniel Connolly consistently drives And a change in the team’s Haines and opportunity to sort out the one fact home – over the past style of play is planned. “We have all trained well.” playing list needed to develop 18 years, 16 of the premiers structured up more defensively a team that can be a have been first or second on last year and we will be more For Connolly it is all shaping consistent finals contender. the ladder and this puts the attacking this year,” Connolly as another very exciting year “We now have a very young position very clearly, the team said. “That will be linked into as the team and players build list, second youngest in the must work into that bracket to the structure of the team on on the improvements of 2002. Dedicated 2002 Yearbook Dockers wed out now! FOR DAVID FORBES and new ALL CLUB MEMBERS of the Fremantle Football Club are wife Patricia there can be no entitled to a copy of the Club’s 2002 Yearbook as part of better demonstration of their their 2003 membership (one per household). To receive your dedication to the Dockers copy, present your 2003 membership card at the Dockers than to have their wedding Yearbook stall on the grassed area between Gates 19 & 24, photographs taken on , prior to either of the following games: Fremantle Oval and have the Round 2, Fremantle v Sydney, Saturday, 5 April Club’s theme song played as Round 4, Fremantle v Kangaroos, Sunday, 20 April they left the reception for their Alternatively, feel free to drop into our office at Fremantle honeymoon. Oval during business hours. After having known each other for just over 3 years, David and Patricia were married on 25th January this year. An initial meeting was organised through a mutual friend who just had to get the edding photo by Custom Photography W two mad Dockers supporters together. This first meeting Every speech at the reception was socially at a pub. mentioned the Dockers at some point. And the Club song But the social meeting led to to farewell them as a married a bet being made – if the couple was the icing on the Dockers beat the Eagles in cake. the in July 1999, then David would take They have been to every home Patricia on a date. Well, as game since David won the bet history shows that was the and are looking forward to first Derby win for the this season as one that will Dockers, they went on their make the Dockers a force in date and now are husband the AFL. and wife. They clearly have the passion. Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 3 Do you have the passion? ON 11 MARCH, the Club Club’s advertising campaign without a or launched its new advertising seeks to reflect the meaning running goal in sight. campaign aiming to capture of the passion for your team. The commercial asks the the essence of the Fremantle The advertising campaign question, “what is more Football Club – the passion of breaks all typical forms of important – going to the game its supporters. sports marketing, starting or the temptation of your Regarded by many as the with a new television beautiful partner?” If you’re a most fervent and loudest commercial that is barely Dockers supporter the choice supporters in the AFL, the recognisable as a footy ad, is easy – passion for your team wins the day. The campaign is the brainchild of Fremantle’s new advertising agency, The Brand Agency. The Brand decided to go against all current trends in sports advertising and do something completely different – focus on the team’s supporters and not their players. “We wanted a campaign that truly reflected what the Fremantle Football Club is about and what it means to be a member and support our exciting young team,” said the Club’s CEO Cameron Schwab. “The campaign is not just about the spectacle or excitement of being at the game, but what it means to be a Fremantle supporter – passionate above all other options.” The campaign actively asks the question “Do you have the passion?” The Brand’s creative team Craig Buchanan and Des Hameister were the force behind the campaign, assisted by Alex Tew. The commercial was shot in one weekend by renowned director, Paul Cutter.

4 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 Fremantle legend honoured Con played a total of 264 The legend’s philosophy Con was there. League games for East is simple, “I just love In 1963, Con was made a Life Fremantle Football Club competitive sport, I naturally Member of the East Fremantle between 1953 and 1965. just enjoy football. It’s the Football Club and a member of In that time East Fremantle fact that people have to the WAFL “200” Club. In 1996 made the top four every year become part of a team. he was elected to the and won two Premierships. The world today is very Fremantle City Hall of Fame Con became the first player individualistic and selfish and and in 1997 made a Legend in to play 250 games for East football makes you become the Fremantle Football Club’s FREMANTLE legend Fremantle, also playing part of a team and think Hall of Legends. has been honoured by the AFL 25 WAFL finals games about other people. It’s a big with the prestigious Jack Titus and 9 state games. character building asset.” As well as his football Award, the first Western The highlight of his career After winning the WAFL Grand achievements Con was also Australian to receive the was playing in the winning Final in 1965, Con was very successful in , award, presented annually 1961 Australian Carnival transferred as a Police Officer playing more than 50 years in recognition of outstanding Team, “winning grand finals to Katanning where he not senior water polo with the service to football. are always a big thing but only captained/coached Melville Club, where he is a Con was taken aback with the that would have to be the Wanderers Football Club but life member. award. “I’m a bit embarrassed highlight,” Con says. also co-founded the Central Con joined the Fremantle to be honest but its a great Con has been involved in Great Southern Junior Football Club as Team Manager honour, especially being the first football continually since Sports Council. on the Club’s foundation and West Australian or the first out 1941 from junior football in He also captained/coached the he says the best the thing of Victoria for that matter, it’s a Fremantle right up to the East Fremantle Sunday League about football is the lifetime big thing… I was very shocked,” present time as Team Team as well as Donnybrook friends you make. “I just love Con said. “I’ve never had Manager for the Fremantle Football Club. Both teams won being part of a club and anything in my life like this.” Football Club. at least one premiership while supporting a club,” Con says. Donate with a mate DOCKERS and helped launch the Red Cross’ “Donate With a Mate” campaign on 12th March with the help of teammates , Luke McPharlin and Shaun McManus. The campaign encourages donors to book a friend or family member to accompany them to donate blood, making them eligible to win great prizes, courtesy of Rick Hart Electrical.

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 5 The long hot ENTERING his second year over Christmas. The Club’s the attitude of the players,” as Fremantle Senior Coach, gym was opened every Connolly said. “They are really Chris Connolly has been second day over the break disciplined and desperate for able to implement a more with up to 14 players coming success”. thorough and detailed in to train, such is the The players are hands-on program to prepare the team attitude of the players.” under active coaching for what is shaping as an “I said right from the start guidelines for about 16.5 exciting season for when I first came here that hours a week. That doesn’t Fremantle. the most pleasing aspect of include their recovery and The team started its the whole Club has been injury treatment and campaign for 2003 with a education programs. grueling 6 day-a-week pre- season training program on 4 November 2002. With last season’s pre-season focused on conditioning to improve team skills, and these have the confidence level of the been the four main areas of players, this season’s program focus,” Connolly said. has continued that focus but with an increased skill And in summing up the pre- element. season, “It’s been a physically-demanding pre- “They have been doing a season program in a combination of strength 13-week bracket for the training, speed endurance majority of the players training, individual skills and with a two-week break

6 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 summer Players are also educated to programs as it is such a because of its nature – big rest as such intense training dramatic drain on the body. oval, two hours of play and undertaken in the off-season But for Connolly, the intense, contact from every angle, so affects sleeping and eating full-on training program is you’ve got to do a lot of work patterns. The Club’s essential. “I reckon Australian and be durable during the conditioning and medical Rules football is the most season.” teams constantly monitor the physically-demanding sport in affects of the training the world

Ben Cunningham in ‘space suit’ for practice – is that a space helmet that Ben is wearing?

Sand gropers?

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 7 Camp truly rewarding IN A NEW initiative by the and the deciding event Assistant Coach Kelly AFL, all 16 AFL Clubs ventured conducted in Bunbury, O’Donnell. into regional Australia for the putting competition. “The amount of support for Community Pre-Season For players and staff alike, the Fremantle Football Club in Camps. The Fremantle the Bunbury camp was an the south-west is huge and we Dockers set up camp in overwhelming success. can’t wait until we get the Bunbury from Wednesday 5 “To see the enjoyment of the chance to visit and meet February through to Saturday kids having a kick-to-kick and these supporters again,” said 8 February that culminated hand-pass with the AFL Senior Coach Chris Connolly. in the Club’s first intra-club players was a very enjoyable “Only next time we will match for the year. experience for the players and hopefully be meeting them The camp activities started coaches and we can’t wait to as members of the Club.” with the coaching staff and do it again next year,” said players venturing to Collie, dinners kept everyone busy, Harvey, Donnybrook, the diary was still clear for Busselton and Margaret River around of golf and the end of for a series of footy clinics the player’s pre-season teams and community BBQs. competition, won this year Training sessions were by Walker’s Texas Rangers, interspersed with high school captained by James Walker. visits, primary school footy The four-team competition clinics, an AusKick Super was conducted during the pre- Clinic, hospital visits, and season as a light-hearted a series of Football Forums break from the gruelling conducted by the Department training schedules and of Sport and Recreation. included indoor beach While sponsor breakfasts and volleyball, a cricket match Jeff Farmer paid a visit to Bunbury Hospital to lift the spirits of a young Dockers fan.

Jody D’Arcy, courtesy Sunday Times

8 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 and fans Ernie Els never has to putt under this sort of pressure – the final contest in the pre-season players’ team competition

Jody D’Arcy, courtesy Sunday Times

Captain Peter Bell belting out a tune as the players unwind after a busy day of community activities

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 9 Everything but the kitchen sink WHILE THE players train hard matches efficiently and safely, When the team travels, Pat has When it comes to loading and and the coaching staff lay the including away matches. to pack footballs, socks, two unloading at the airports, plans and prepare the team for And to top it off, he’s also sets of short-sleeved playing on and off team buses Pat each game, very few people in charge of the laundering. jumpers and one set of long- is helped by the team see the massive efforts each With about 600 football sleeved jumpers, training manager and players. week of the Club’s Property jumpers, track suits, shorts, jumpers and training shirts, On game day, Pat leaves the Manager Pat Watson. socks, towels and sheets, shorts, tracksuits, blankets, team’s hotel for the ground An association with football there’s plenty to keep him, stretchers, medical cases, up to two hours before the clubs stretching back to 1955 and the laundry, busy. whistles and mouthguards, players to set up for their with the East Perth Football But the major challenge for drinking cups, whiteboards, arrival. Club, Pat’s experience helps Pat comes during the season. markers and pens, team name And for the return trip Pat starts him with the “little bit of And what a challenge it is – tags, sheets, large towels and all over again this time with the pressure” that each week getting the equipment to small towels, scissors, drinks, addition of players’ bags. brings to his job. mats, money bags, soap, matches, particularly in the This year Pat’s got an added eskies, an ultrasound machine, Pat is responsible for all the Eastern States, is like a finely- problem with three Sunday Club’s gear not only for training tuned military operation. ice bags and bandages, gloves, games when the team will but also getting it to and from runners’ gear, binoculars, catch an early flight home so computer equipment, wet he will have to have to start weather gear, communication his packing before the end of equipment, banners and signs, the game. “There’ll be a bit of a bootstudders box, a time pressure,” Pat says. “We’ll be clock box, and even after- going flat out but I’m sure game snacks. we’ll manage it okay.” For games in Adelaide, Sydney Despite the pressure, Pat and Brisbane, Pat also has to wouldn’t have it any other way. take massage tables, a drink “It’s a job where you can’t tray, water bottles, cooler afford to make a mistake and bags and buckets, sunscreen I haven’t made one yet, touch and an urn and coffee cups. wood,” Pat says.

10 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 Premiership season fixtures Quiet achiever ROUND CLUB DATE TIME VENUE WHEN Shane Parker plays his first game in 1 Adelaide Sun 30 March 1.10pm AAMI Stadium season 2003 he will 2 Sydney Sat 5 April 5.40pm Subiaco Oval become the first 3 Richmond Sun 13 April 2.10pm MCG Fremantle player to play 150 games for 4 Kangaroos Sun 20 April 1.40pm Subiaco Oval the Club. 5West Coast Sun 27 April 1.40pm Subiaco Oval An inaugural player on 6 Essendon Sun 4 May 1.40pm Subiaco Oval the Club’s entry to the 7W. Bulldogs Sun 11 May 2.10pm Telstra Dome AFL in 1995, Shane 8 St Kilda Sun 18 May 1.40pm Subiaco Oval has quietly gone about his business 9 Melbourne Sat 24 May 2.10pm MCG demonstrating the true 10 Carlton Sat 31 May 1.40pm Subiaco Oval professional he is, both on and off the field. 11 Port Adelaide Sun 8 June 1.10pm AAMI Stadium “His excellent attitude to training and the 12 Geelong Sat 14 June 5.40pm Subiaco Oval game makes him the backbone of our 13 Hawthorn Sun 29 June 1.10pm defence,” Senior Coach Chris Connolly said. 14 Brisbane Sat 5 July 1.40pm Subiaco Oval “He is rarely beaten and we can always count on Shane for 100 percent week in 15 Collingwood Sat 12 July 2.10pm MCG and week out, he is a pleasure to coach.” 16 Adelaide Sun 20 July 1.40pm Subiaco Oval Season 2002 was perhaps Shane’s best 17 Sydney Sun 27 July 1.10pm SCG for the Club, with the vice-captain taking 18 Richmond Sat 2 August 1.40pm Subiaco Oval third place in the Club Champion awards. 19 Kangaroos Sun 10 August 2.10pm MCG Every Fremantle player, staff member and 20 W. Bulldogs Sun 17 August 1.40pm Subiaco Oval supporter joins in congratulating Shane on a marvellous achievement reaching 150 21 Essendon Sat 23 August 2.10pm Telstra Dome games and look forward to many more 22 West Coast Sat 30 August 5.40pm Subiaco Oval games from Shane as the team develops as a force within the AFL.

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 11 Fremant Club Records 32 Games: Shane Parker 149 Consecutive Games:

Troy Cook 66 CHRIS CONNOLLY PETER BELL Date of Birth:...... 25/03/63 Date of Birth:...... 01/03/76 Height:...... 176 Height:...... 174 Goals (Overall): Weight:...... 90 Weight:...... 84 AFL Games Total: ...... 84 Games for FFC: ...... 43 164 ...... – Melbourne FC ’82–’89 AFL Games Total: ...... 166 4th Club Champion Games for other clubs: ..123 ...... –’83, ’85, ’86 Finals Games: ...... 15 Goals (Season): Pre-Season Games: ...... 6 Pre-Season Games: ...... 24 AFL Goals Total: ...... 38 Goals for FFC: ...... 27 71 AFL Goals Total: ...... 147 Debut for FFC:...... 1995 Goals (Game): 1234 Tony Modra 10

All 22 Games in 2002 LUKE TOIA BYRON SCHAMMER ANTHON Date of Birth:...... 23/11/77 Date of Birth:...... 13/07/78 Date of Birth:...... 21/06/85 Date of Birth:...... 12/06/81 Date of Birth:. Peter Bell Height:...... 175 Height:...... 196 Height:...... 175 Height:...... 182 Height:...... Weight:...... 84 Weight:...... 97 Weight:...... 71 Weight:...... 86 Weight:...... Games for FFC: ...... 63 Games for FFC: ...... 20 Recruited From: ...... Games for FFC: ...... 63 Games for FFC Paul Hasleby AFL Games Total: ...... 63 AFL Games Total: ...... 60 ...... West Adelaide AFL Games Total: ...... 63 AFL Games To Pre-Season Games: ...... 4 Finals Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 7 Pre-Season Ga Goals for FFC: ...... 33 Pre-Season Games: ...... 9 Goals for FFC: ...... 47 Goals for FFC: AFL Goals Total: ...... 33 Goals for FFC: ...... 11 AFL Goals Total: ...... 47 AFL Goals Tota Debut for FFC:...... 1996 AFL Goals Total: ...... 18 Debut for FFC:...... 2000 Debut for FFC: Shaun McManus Debut for FFC:...... 2002 James Walker 11 12 14 15 Antoni Grover Matthew Carr

Troy Cook DES HEADLAND GRAHAM POLAK ANTONI GROVER RICKY Date of Birth:...... 21/01/81 Date of Birth:...... 16/06/84 Date of Birth:...... 11/03/80 Date of Birth:...... 05/03/84 Date of Birth:. Height:...... 187 Height:...... 193 Height:...... 188 Height:...... 188 Height:...... Weight:...... 87 Weight:...... 84 Weight:...... 91 Weight:...... 83 Weight:...... AFL Games Total: ...... 52 Games for FFC: ...... 6 Games for FFC: ...... 39 Recruited From: AFL Games To Finals Games: ...... 5 AFL Games Total: ...... 6 AFL Games Total: ...... 39 ...... Calder Cannons Pre-Season Ga 2002 Pre-Season Games: ...... 12 Pre-Season Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 5 AFL Goals Tota AFL Goals Total: ...... 52 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Goals for FFC: ...... 4 Recruited From Recruited from: ...... Brisbane AFL Goals Total: ...... 4 Rookie List Game Stats Debut for FFC:...... 1999 Average Score For: 86 points 21 22 24 25 26 Average Score Against: 98 points Average Winning Margin: 31 SCOTT THORNTON TRENT CROAD CLIVE WATERHOUSE Date of Birth:...... 27/05/79 Date of Birth:...... 11/09/82 Date of Birth:...... 09/03/80 Date of Birth:...... 20/06/83 Date of Birth:...... 23/06/74 Average Losing Margin: Height:...... 185 Height:...... 192 Height:...... 190 Height:...... 189 Height:...... 184 Weight:...... 81 Weight:...... 86 Weight:...... 96 Weight:...... 78 Weight:...... 88 41 Games for FFC: ...... 36 Games for FFC: ...... 1 Games for FFC: ...... 21 Recruited From: Games for FFC: ...... 91 AFL Games Total: ...... 53 AFL Games Total: ...... 1 AFL Games Total: ...... 105 ...... East Fremantle AFL Games Total: ...... 91 Games for other clubs: ....17 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Finals Games: ...... 5 Rookie List Pre-Season Games: ...... 10 Goals For: Pre-Season Games: ...... 4 Pre-Season Games: ...... 14 Goals for FFC: ...... 164 Goals for FFC: ...... 16 Goals for FFC: ...... 42 AFL Goals Total: ...... 164 AFL Goals Total: ...... 19 AFL Goals Total: ...... 122 Debut for FFC:...... 1996 274 Debut for FFC:...... 2000 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Goals Against: 34 35 36 37 38 319 Highest Score: 138 points Lowest Score:

49 points ANDREW SEIGERT ANDREW BROWNE BEN CUNNINGHAM Date of Birth:...... 11/12/81 Date of Birth:...... 18/01/82 Date of Birth:...... 14/05/84 Date of Birth:...... 25/05/82 Date of Birth:...... 22/11/81 Height:...... 178 Height:...... 187 Height:...... 176 Height:...... 186 Height:...... 178 Weight:...... 82 Weight:...... 91 Weight:...... 79 Weight:...... 91 Weight:...... 84 Games for FFC: ...... 20 Games for FFC: ...... 21 Games for FFC: ...... 1 Pre-Season Games: ...... 1 Games for FFC: ...... 26 AFL Games Total: ...... 20 AFL Games Total: ...... 21 AFL Games Total: ...... 1 Recruited From: ..East Perth AFL Games Total: ...... 26 13th position with Pre-Season Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 1 Rookie List Pre-Season Games: ...... 2 Goals for FFC: ...... 36 Goals for FFC: ...... 1 Goals for FFC: ...... 1 Goals for FFC: ...... 16 9 wins, 13 losses AFL Goals Total: ...... 36 AFL Goals Total: ...... 1 AFL Goals Total: ...... 1 AFL Goals Total: ...... 16 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Debut for FFC:...... 2000

12 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 ntle 2003 23 29 2002 Club Champion Matthew Pavlich

SHANE PARKER MATTHEW PAVLICH Date of Birth:...... 18/02/73 Date of Birth:...... 31/12/81 2002 All Height:...... 190 Height:...... 192 Weight:...... 92 Weight:...... 100 Games for FFC: ...... 149 Games for FFC: ...... 61 Australian AFL Games Total: ...... 149 AFL Games Total: ...... 61 Pre-Season Games: ...... 11 Pre-Season Games: ...... 8 Goals for FFC: ...... 9 Goals for FFC: ...... 52 Matthew Pavlich AFL Goals Total: ...... 9 AFL Goals Total: ...... 52 Debut for FFC:...... 1995 Debut for FFC:...... 2000

568910 Most Brownlow Votes 2002 Peter Bell 14

Y JONES SHAUN MCMANUS MATTHEW CARR TROY COOK Leading Stats ...... 19/12/74 Date of Birth:...... 25/01/82 Date of Birth:...... 09/02/76 Date of Birth:...... 29/12/78 Date of Birth:...... 12/08/76 ...... 185 Height:...... 191 Height:...... 180 Height:...... 191 Height:...... 178 in 2002 ...... 91 Weight:...... 84 Weight:...... 81 Weight:...... 88 Weight:...... 82 C: ...... 81 Games for FFC: ...... 18 Games for FFC: ...... 123 Games for FFC: ...... 43 Games for FFC: ...... 66 tal: ...... 81 AFL Games Total: ...... 18 AFL Games Total: ...... 123 AFL Games Total: ...... 71 AFL Games Total: ...... 109 Goal Kicking ames: ...... 8 Pre-Season Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 5 Pre-Season Games: ...... 13 Finals Games: ...... 2 ...... 3 Goals for FFC: ...... 4 Goals for FFC: ...... 60 Goals for FFC: ...... 20 Pre-Season Games: ...... 12 al: ...... 3 AFL Goals Total: ...... 4 AFL Goals Total: ...... 60 AFL Goals Total: ...... 22 Goals for FFC: ...... 32 Trent Croad 42 :...... 1995 Debut for FFC:...... 2001 Debut for FFC:...... 1995 Debut for FFC:...... 2001 AFL Goals Total: ...... 43 Debut for FFC:...... 2000 Marks Troy Simmonds 127 16 17 18 19 20 Disposals Peter Bell 572 (308 kicks, 264 handballs) Tackles Y MOTT GREG EDGECUMBE LUKE MCPHARLIN JAMES WALKER JUSTIN LONGMUIR Troy Cook 111 ...... 21/04/81 Date of Birth:...... 01/05/84 Date of Birth:...... 01/12/81 Date of Birth:...... 15/01/79 Date of Birth:...... 21/01/81 ...... 200 Height:...... 186 Height:...... 193 Height:...... 180 Height:...... 198 ...... 108 Weight:...... 80 Weight:...... 86 Weight:...... 79 Weight:...... 96 Frees For tal: ...... 17 Recruited From: Games for FFC: ...... 11 Games for FFC: ...... 75 Games for FFC: ...... 57 ames: ...... 4 ...... Eastern Ranges AFL Games Total: ...... 23 AFL Games Total: ...... 75 AFL Games Total: ...... 57 Steven Koops 32 al: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 3 Pre-Season Games: ...... 11 Pre-Season Games: ...... 8 m:...... Sydney Goals for FFC: ...... 7 Goals for FFC: ...... 8 Goals for FFC: ...... 68 AFL Goals Total: ...... 10 AFL Goals Total: ...... 8 AFL Goals Total: ...... 68 Frees Against Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Debut for FFC:...... 1998 Debut for FFC:...... 1999 Troy Simmonds 30 27 28 30 31 33 Hitouts Troy Simmonds 337 Long Kicks Matthew Pavlich 151 Short Kicks STEVEN KOOPS BRETT DOSWELL AARON SANDILANDS JEFF FARMER Date of Birth:...... 02/03/83 Date of Birth:...... 24/07/78 Date of Birth:...... 14/01/84 Date of Birth:...... 06/12/82 Date of Birth:...... 24/06/77 Peter Bell 139 Height:...... 188 Height:...... 187 Height:...... 184 Height:...... 211 Height:...... 174 Weight:...... 80 Weight: ...... 85 Weight:...... 76 Weight:...... 114 Weight:...... 78 Recruited From: Games for FFC: ...... 65 Recruited From: Recruited From: Games for FFC: ...... 20 Contested Marks ...... South Fremantle AFL Games Total: ...... 65 ...... NSW/ACT Rams ...... East Fremantle AFL Games Total: ...... 138 Rookie List Pre-Season Games: ...... 8 Finals Games: ...... 6 Justin Longmuir 36 Goals for FFC: ...... 45 Pre-Season Games: ...... 15 AFL Goals Total: ...... 45 Goals for FFC: ...... 29 Debut for FFC:...... 1996 AFL Goals Total: ...... 288 Handballs Received Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Peter Bell 276 39 40 41 42 43 Inside 50 Paul Hasleby 92 Rebounds From 50 Matthew Pavlich 106 Hard Ball Gets DANIEL HAINES BEN COLREAVY JOSHUA HEAD ROBERT HADDRILL ROGER HAYDEN Date of Birth:...... 11/04/81 Date of Birth:...... 29/01/82 Date of Birth:...... 07/04/83 Date of Birth:...... 23/01/81 Date of Birth:...... 09/12/80 Height:...... 182 Height:...... 181 Height:...... 189 Height:...... 188 Height:...... 181 Paul Hasleby 74 Weight:...... 79 Weight:...... 80 Weight:...... 79 Weight:...... 94 Weight:...... 77 Games for FFC: ...... 9 Recruited From:...Claremont Recruited From: Games for FFC: ...... 8 Games for FFC: ...... 5 AFL Games Total: ...... 9 Rookie List ...... South Fremantle AFL Games Total: ...... 8 AFL Games Total: ...... 5 Loose Ball Gets Pre-Season Games: ...... 2 Rookie List Debut for FFC:...... 2001 Pre-Season Games: ...... 2 Goals for FFC: ...... 2 Debut for FFC:...... 2002 Peter Bell 116 AFL Goals Total: ...... 2 Debut for FFC:...... 2002

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WELCOME ALL members to passionate membership family. 9433 7111 to join in the Guide as it contains all the what is shaping as a very If any member knows of excitement in 2003. essential information to anyone who hasn’t yet exciting 2003 season. As most members have now ensure an enjoyable match renewed their membership or day experience. With the excitement of the joined the Club for 2003, they received membership cards for season just around the corner, should be encouraged to the season, it is important to But most of all, take care of the Club has signed up over contact the Club’s take a moment to read the your membership card – it is 2,600 new additions to our Membership Department on 2003 Member Information a valuable item.

TRANSPERTH’S THE WAY purchase a ticket through VICTORIAN INFORMATION As there are a limited number TO GO! ticketmaster7. Tickets will be Victorian memberships are of bays available, this offer MEMBERS are able to take the on sale to available for those Supporters will be strictly sold on a first travel and parking hassles out members only on the Monday who wish to attend our away come, first served basis. To of match day in Season 2003 and Tuesday two weeks prior games played in Victoria. take advantage of this special with the special Transperth to the game (April 14 and 15). Again this season, the Club offer, members should contact travel offer. For $36 per adult Any remaining tickets will be will be holding post match the Membership Department and $16 for concessions, made available to the general functions at some of these on 9433 7111. Payment can members can travel free on public from the Wednesday games where members have be made by credit card. No the opportunity to meet the extra bays will be available Transperth services from three (April 16). hours before bouncedown to players and coaching staff. once this allocation is sold Please note that this situation three hours after the final The match day Footy Record so get in quick. is the same as previous years siren. Membership cards will will provide details of all and all tickets are sold KIDS BIRTHDAY be specially marked and simply upcoming functions. Any junior member has the need to be presented to the through ticketmaster7 For further information on option to hold a birthday party driver or inspector on (contactable on 1300 135 Victorian membership, at any of our home games at Transperth buses or trains. 915/1300 136 122). These please call Wayne Hughes Subiaco Oval (this offer is not Any member wanting to take details are reversed for our on 03 9798 6842. available for the Dockers vs advantage of this offer should away Derby on August 30 SPECIAL PARKING OFFER: Eagles game). contact the Membership where Fremantle members will MEMBERS ONLY – Department on 9433 7111. need to purchase a ticket to FIRST IN, BEST DRESSED! A Fremantle Dockers Birthday gain entry. St John of God Hospital in Package includes tickets to a WESTERN DERBY – ROUND 5 Subiaco in conjunction with home game of your choice The Western Derby in Round 5 5 YEAR MEMBERS CAP the Fremantle Football Club (first in, first served basis) on Sunday, April 27 is a The members 5 Year Cap, are again pleased to offer plus a show bag full of goodies Fremantle Football Club home for anyone who has been a a special parking deal for for all children at the party game and season members member for at least 5 years, Fremantle Football Club and a visit from a Dockers gain entry to this match using is the best way to show your members. A limited number of player during the game. their membership cards as loyalty for just $20. Either parking bays have been made Call Bianca Craven at the Club with any home game. Non- drop into the Club or call the available for all eleven home on 9433 7111 now to book members wishing to attend Membership Department on games at a cost of $60 per your child's birthday party! this game will need to 9433 7111 for an order form. bay for the season. Tickets for home games TICKETS for all Fremantle and transaction fees will apply. And did you know that the our administration office at home games will go on sale These fees are waived if Fremantle Football Club is Fremantle Oval. Purchases two (2) weeks prior to each tickets are purchased at now a ticketmaster7 outlet? must be made in person with game and can be purchased the gate. Tickets for all ticketmaster7 payment by cash or credit through ticketmaster7 on 1300 events Australia-wide, card only. Phone bookings 135 915 or 1300 136 122. including home games at remain via the ticketmaster7 If tickets are pre-purchased Subiaco Oval, can now be phone booking service only. through ticketmaster7, booking purchased from reception at

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Freo’s big ship set to sail WHEN 211cm Aaron to where I am now.” But as for Sandilands makes his AFL shopping and sleeping goes debut this season he will then it’s another story. Aaron become the tallest player ever is currently looking on to play in the AFL, surpassing American websites to get former Docker Matthew Burton football boots (he is a size 18), by 1cm. And there’s and to find pants long enough. excitement at Fremantle As for sleeping, “I’ve got a Football Club about what Aaron queen-size bed at home and has to offer the team after I sleep diagonally on that but being promoted from the when we’re away I have to Rookie List at the end of 2002. just try and cope with the Recruited from East Fremantle double-bed.” Football Club, Aaron says the While everyone notices the highlight of his career so far obvious, there is more to is making the Docker’s senior Aaron than what you see. list this year. “My main role Growing up in Mt Barker, Aaron this year will be to provide has always wanted to be a support for ruckman, Troy footballer. “As a kid, I watched Simmonds,” says Aaron. Dad play footy and I’ve just “I’m there to help him out always been into footy.” a bit and learn from Troy.” Being an AFL player places There is no doubt that high demand on any player’s Fremantle’s “big ship”, as time, with not only training and Senior Coach Chris Connolly games but also with special has named Aaron, is used to appearances at hospitals, the attention. clinics and special events. But being tall also has its But Aaron wouldn’t have it any disadvantages as far as other way, “I love meeting Aaron’s concerned. people and helping in the “It’s probably got me in footy community and I believe AFL

players are in a great position he wouldn’t mind owning his to help where we can in many own business. ways,” Aaron says. “I enjoy Aaron would love to play with that part of being a player even Fremantle Football Club for his if it means that lots of people entire footy career and be keep asking me about my playing when Fremantle win height or say WOW when I their first premiership. meet them.” Aaron is slightly nervous When Aaron isn’t playing about his AFL debut but is football he likes to play a bit determined to make his mark of golf, to take in some fishing and play good consistent and is currently enrolled in a footy. He is looking to learn scuba diving course the Club and develop this year and be has on offer for players. able to help the team along When Aaron’s career is over the journey.

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 17 Lonely days and lonely nights WHAT STARTED as a hobby for Dockers I was still teaching a school teacher 20 years ago during the day and every other is now a full-time job for the waking hour was virtually Club’s Video and Statistics devoted to the club doing Manager, Norm Tame and one statistics and video recordings that is getting busier as the with help from Les Barry,” demand for the information Norm said. “In those days grows rapidly. it involved grabbing the It’s only when the season ends newspapers and feeding in that Norm actually sees all the statistics”. daylight on his way to and Now there are seven people from work. But he wouldn’t involved in gathering the have it any other way. information needed for the “I’m working in an Club’s coaching staff. When to capture the game on vision during the journey home. environment that I love – in match mode Norm sits in via the television broadcaster the coaches’ box processing Statistics play a vital role with being able to mix football covering the game. the coaches always looking at and technology,” says Norm. statistics received via modem from Champion Data as well There are two main callers the data to gain that extra 1% Norm has been with the as Club stats from the in the coach’s box and one necessary for success. Dockers since the start, Fremantle statisticians. keyboarder working the first However, Norm doesn’t believe initially working part-time laptop computer recording all there is too much reliance on before moving full-time in 1997. On match day Norm has three the stats and another two to statistics in today’s football. laptops. The first laptop feeds “For many years I was part three people watching what’s in the basic statistics, the “Good vision of the game is of the stats team at the happening in front or behind second is used to keep an vital and at the moment we the action at those areas the eye on interchanges to know can only have access to the (where he is a life member) coaches specifically want to exactly what time each player material presented by the and when I started with the know about. is on the ground and the third television broadcaster,” Game day is a constant feed Norm said. “They give you the of information to the coaching entertainment view of the game staff. “I also have a small mini but from a coaching viewpoint digital recorder which can be the vision is too close.” used during breaks in the Norm is assisted during the game so the coach can week by AFL trainee, Roger instantly replay incidents Hayden in producing videos for before addressing the player(s) the coaches and individual concerned,” Norm said. player tapes from each game. The task is not made any easier And just to add a little bit when the team is on the road. extra, Norm also fills the role Norm’s technology travels with as the club’s video historian. him and shares his hotel room “We’ve got the club’s history as he prepares the away game on video, from games to media statistics support for the appearances - every bit of action coaches. And when the game is every player has been in and not over, Norm is still going strong many clubs get the opportunity preparing copies of the game to start from scratch and have vision onto the coaches’ its history preserved in this laptops for them to work on way,” Norm says.

18 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 Rehabilitation a team effort WHILE THE Docker’s Community Camp in Bunbury was an overwhelming success, it was soured during the intra-club match with the knee injury sustained by Justin Longmuir early in the game. With a fear running that Justin would miss the season, results of a MRI scan on the Sunday following the match showed a more favourable result of only 6 to 8 weeks out of action. Justin was into rehabilitation first thing Monday morning. But what was involved in Justin’s rehabilitation? monitored by Rehabilitation Co-Ordinator, Simon Eastaugh. The Club’s medical and rehabilitation staff developed As a preventative measure to a strict and demanding stop the injury recurring, program for Justin that would Boyle took Justin through an keep him on the sidelines from agility program that assists training and practice matches with change of direction, while his injured knee was twisting and jumping on the restored to full strength. field. A knee-brace specifically designed for Justin was worn Three physiotherapy sessions as his rehabilitation program per day with Club progressed. Physiotherapist, Jeff Boyle, were followed by specific Club skills coach, Kevin Ball, strengthening exercises in the a biomechanist, was then at Club’s gymnasium. Although work re-educating Justin on the knee was the focus of the kicking technique. rehabilitation program, it was Justin joined team training also essential to maintain after 4 weeks of his program Justin’s general fitness gained on a limited basis and over the long pre-season resumed contact training program. shortly thereafter. Once the knee had settled, a A strong determination to get light aerobic program was set his knee back to full strength, in place including swimming, Justin has worked hard on his water running and endless rehabilitation program that kilometres on the exercise sees him return to full match bike. His progress was play on time.

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 19 Welcome to season 2003 WELCOME BACK everyone and welcome to Wiz Kidz! This year is set to be an exciting year guaranteed to keep you all on the edge of your seats. We have a great young team and the players are looking forward to improving on our efforts last year. It is great to see that junior memberships have been flooding in to the office. Keep up the good work and tell all your friends about the benefits of being a Fremantle Football Club junior member. Keep screaming for the team this year, the players love to hear you at the game! Jeff Farmer

JUNIOR MEMBERS WITH SEATS IN 2003 JUST a quick reminder to all junior members under 15 who are COCA-COLA AFL EXPERIENCE CLINICS seat holders for Season 2003 that should have received a letter SCHOOL is back for 2003 and that means that the outlining when membership packs can be collected. If junior Fremantle Football Club will once again be holding the Coca- members did not collect their packs at the Family Day don’t worry, Cola AFL Experience Clinics in Terms 2 and 3. The clinics you can still collect your pack on one of the first two home games are a great opportunity for kids to see how a football club at Subiaco Oval (April 5 or 20). If you have any queries please operates and learn the basic skills of AFL. Information don’t hesitate to contact Bianca at the Club on 9433 7111. regarding the clinics will be posted out to all schools in . If you would like to know more please feel free to call the Membership Department on 9433 7111 Junior member or look on our web site. Christmas party

LAST YEAR on Sunday MATCH THE FREMANTLE PLAYER WITH THEIR ACHIEVEMENT! December 6, the annual Junior Player Achievement Members Christmas Party was 1.Peter Bell A.Will play 150th game for held at Fremantle Oval. The FFC this year response we had from junior 2.Matthew Pavlich B.Leading player at members and their families Fremantle in general marks was amazing with an 3.Trent Croad C.Most handballs received estimated 3000 people in 2002 AFL Season enjoying the festivities on the day. Once again Jane Marwick 4.Shane Parker D.Winner of the Norwich did a fantastic job of hosting rising star in 2000 the morning which included 5.Troy Simmonds E.Named 2002 All interviews with players Australian full back including Trent Croad, Paul 6.Paul Hasleby F.Leading goal kicker at Halseby and Matthew Pavlich, Fremantle last year just to name a few. Example: Player 1, achievement C. The majority of the players were there to sign autographs, HELP!! UNSCRAMBLE THESE PLAYERS IN TIME FOR along with the Peters and THE SEASON? Brownes Crazy Critters and YROT SMONMISD ALUP HTSDMURE loads of entertainment TWMEATH RARC RTYO GRILOUNM including magicians, face OERGR YHNAED painters and clowns. Special QUICK QUIZ – TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE thanks must go to Peters and Name 4 Fremantle players who played all of the 22 home and Brownes for supplying the away games in Season 2002? icecream for the day and Coca-Cola for the soft drinks. Which Fremantle player wears the number 2 ? Thanks must also go to the Name the popular player who won the Season 2002 Best and Fremantle Hospital volunteers Fairest? that helped out at the sausage Which Freo favourite received the most Brownlow votes for the sizzle and everyone else who club last year? helped make the day a huge success. See you all there this What date is the first Western Derby this year? year! Email your answers to Docker Trivia at [email protected] to go in the draw for your Young fans queue for a photo with Trent Croad chance to win one of five family passes to the new Disney/Pixar movie Finding Nemo (see page 21).

Keep watching the Fremantle web site for an exciting new Kids Page, Kidszone, that will be launched in March. The page will contain all you need to know as a junior member of the Club and Newsflash! you will receive special emails from Kidszone directly to your home computer. So keep an eye on the Fremantle web site!

20 Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 Coming soon… New recruits… Finding Nemo Xavier & UPCOMING: Kelsey Kids Movie Night IN THE WARM tropical waters numerous dangers, Dory’s Events at Games of the Great Barrier Reef, a optimism continually forces Clownfish named Marlin lives Marlin to find the courage to Tuesday Night Training Sessions safe and secluded in a quiet take risks and overcome his Keep looking at the Club’s web cul-de-sac with his only son, fears. In doing so, Marlin gains Nemo. Fearful of the ocean the ability to trust and believe, site for all the details – and its unpredictable risks, he like Dory, that things will work www.fremantlefc.com.au struggles to protect his son. out in the end. Confronting And keep an eye out on Nemo, like all young fish, is seabirds, sewer systems and Leith & his Kidszone for all the details. eager to explore the even man himself, father and favourite Wiz mysterious reef. When Nemo son’s fateful separation ends is unexpectedly taken far from in triumph. The once fearful Callum home and thrust into a Marlin becomes a true hero in dentist’s office fish tank in the eyes of his son, and the Sydney, Marlin finds himself whole ocean. Amber the unlikely hero on an epic In cinemas 22 August 2003 journey to rescue his son. Disney/Pixar www.disney.com Daniel In Marlin’s quest he is joined by a good Samaritan named Holly Dory, a Regal Blue Tang fish with the worst short term memory and biggest heart in the entire ocean. As the two fish continue on their journey, encountering

Fremantle Football Club Docker News April 03 23 Youth stand tall SEASON 2003 kicked off with and , take it Sandilands, Luke Webster, the Round 1 Wizard Home to West Coast all night. Troy Longmuir, and Graham Loans Cup against West Coast It was only in the last few Polak returning to the team at Subiaco Oval on 21 minutes of the game that and Dion Woods did an February. A magnificent crowd West Coast was able to break outstanding job for us.” of over 30,000 watched a the shackles to record The performance of the vastly undermanned Fremantle a17point win. younger players was not only side, missing Shane Parker, “It was an intense game encouraging on the night but Anthony Jones, Antoni played on a very humid night shows “the depth that the Grover, Steven and all the players did an Club has into the future Koops, Justin outstanding job,” said Senior knowing that these players Longmuir, Luke Coach Chris Connolly. “Robert can step up in a game with McPharlin, Clive Haddrill, Roger Hayden, Aaron such intensity,” Connolly said. Waterhouse, Photos: Getty Images

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