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4 From the 22 Class Of 2008 Twitter-sphere This draft turned out and Insta-space to be one of the most See what’s been happening fruitful for Freo. in the #gofreo world. 27 Where Have 7 Purple Pocket They Docked? The latest happenings Scott Thornton. in and around the club. 28 Season Review 11 Member All the scores and stats Information from rounds 16-23. Make sure you find out 32 20-Year about the process for 2015. Recognition 12 Live The Dream The highlights from 16 young Australians enjoyed our special gala event. a memorable experience 35 Charities with Freo. The latest from our 14 An ‘Ordinary Man’ charity partnerships. prefers 36 Purple Patch to stay out of the limelight. Our supporters 19 Peel Thunder around the world. Our partnership with 38 KidZone Peel continues to grow Fun for all after one year. the Freo kids. 20 Stadium The new images of our future home ground.

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AUSSIE RULES ICE TO MEET YOU The USA and Canadian ice hockey THE WORLD teams were recently in Perth for Fremantle assistant coach Brett Kirk a series of games at Perth Arena stars in a new Australian movie, which and several Freo stars took the sees the former AFL superstar take opportunity to meet some of their top the game across the globe. ‘Aussie players at training. Fremantle captain Rules The World’ sees Kirk embark returned the favour on an international mission through and invited the internationals into the to the war torn streets of Jerusalem changerooms after the team’s win to meet the unlikely Palestinian/ against Greater Western Israeli ‘Peace Team’ and onto India in round 17. as he searches for a piece of open field in cricket-mad Mumbai. ‘Kirky’ also meets the Los Angeles Dragons, risking football without helmets and the Kwa Zulu Natal Eagles, who sing of their bravery before each game. The film brings together a spectacular display of footy styles, songs, languages, passion, tears and commitment that are beginning to shape the way the game is played forever. The Freo Newsroom hosts Ryan Crowley, Garrick Ibbotson, and Tendai Mzungu along with a host of other players and staff attended the WA premiere at Cinema Paradiso in Northbridge.

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07 DockerSept2014-PurplePocket.indd 7 27/08/14 5:54 PM CAM SUTCLIFFE RIDING THE WAVES From Kadina to South Beach, CAM SUTCLIFFE’s passions have been water and footy. Fremantle gives him the chance to do both. STORY COSTA KASTANIS

am Sutcliffe doesn’t in late 2011 has been surfing, “We used to go down there he was a lot faster than me. like the spotlight, he introduced to him by former Freo a fair bit and we thought it Time might have changed that.” prefers to blend into Docker and keen surfer . was a pretty big swim to go While he loved the beach, football a crowd rather than There isn’t much swell at South out onto the pontoon and jump was his other passion, and playing stand out in one. Beach, so Sutcliffe enjoys heading off off,” Sutcliffe says. in the AFL was his dream. The serene setting to Trigg Beach to catch a wave or two. When he was seven, his family He lined up for the Kadina of South Beach in “Up until late last year I hadn’t moved to Kadina, two hours north Bloodhounds until he was 17, when Fremantle, where bought a board,” he says. of Adelaide. Sutcliffe describes it he moved to Adelaide to join SANFL Che resides, allows the 22-year-old “A mate forced me into it. I bought as a ‘big country town’ and the side Woodville-West Torrens (WWT), the opportunity to walk around the board and went out every day for hub of the York Peninsula where the same club Matthew Pavlich in his boardies and just watch a week trying to improve my skills.” “all the big festivals happen”. came from. the world go by. Sutcliffe was born in Naracoorte, With the ocean close by, Sutcliffe Sutcliffe was left frustrated The beach is an escape from , the same town that grabbed every opportunity to be when he wasn’t selected for South the fast-paced world of AFL. produced Lachie Neale and former near the water. Australia’s under 18’s side in 2010. “I love getting down there during teammate . “Dad always went for long runs summer and mucking around on The closest thing he had to an along the ocean and he used to ask the pontoon,” Sutcliffe says. ocean was a small lake, which is one me if I wanted to go with him,” he says. One of the hobbies he’s acquired of the only things he still remembers “I’d always jump at the since moving to from that period of his life. opportunity. At that point in time

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08-10 DockerSept2014-CamSuttcliffe.indd 8 28/08/14 8:43 AM “I was pretty disappointed,” he “He helped progress my football SERENE SETTING: says in a manner that suggests he from a one-way style to getting back Cam Sutcliffe loves South Beach. thought he should have been picked. in defence and helping out, that “My final year in under 18’s I two-way ability that you need to started the season very poorly. play AFL.” “From halfway through the year Sutcliffe played league in round I started playing better footy and I one and throughout the year, thought I was a chance to be drafted, but he missed out on their but unfortunately I wasn’t.” Grand Final-winning side The doubts that he’d never make at the end of the season. it to the AFL began to creep in. Seventy picks into the 2011 “I suppose when you’re playing in National Draft, Sutcliffe’s thoughts the top under 18’s level, that’s when were turning towards the upcoming you get drafted, or that was the Rookie Draft. perception at least,” he says. “I was at home with my mum After Sutcliffe was overlooked and dad and step-mum and all my in the Rookie Draft a few weeks brothers and sisters, thinking I’d later, he entered pre-season missed out again,” he says. training with WWT determined to “The very next pick I was taken give himself the best chance by Fremantle and it was pretty of realising his dream. hectic from there on.” “I just went out on the track and Sutcliffe was soon on a plane decided that I would train harder and bound for Perth, where Freo give myself the best opportunity to recruiter Neil Ross picked him play league football for Woodville- up from the airport. The new West Torrens,” he says. Freo Docker’s destination Michael Godden, who is still their was Scarborough and his first coach today, was an important figure ‘host family’ – Matthew and in Sutcliffe’s development. Lauren Pavlich. “I worked alongside Michael and he always gave me tips and ways to improve my football,” Sutcliffe says.

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Sutcliffe admits his generation of withdrawal from the round 19 match Sutcliffe is shy and quiet and, players at WWT wasn’t overly aware against Carlton at Etihad Stadium, by his own admission, not as of the Freo captain’s feats during his and he didn’t play again that season. experienced at public speaking. SANFL days. Sutcliffe, who had played his He says living with Fyfe can be “I knew he had played there, footy as a midfielder, was given a “difficult” at times, but it’s also but we were a different generation,” challenge. helped him become a better he says. “I had to come in fill a half footballer. “I was 10 years younger so he back role because Garrick was “Nat’s pretty demanding wasn’t widely spoken of around the playing there and doing very around the household,” club, how many games he’d played well,” he says. Sutcliffe says. and so forth.” Sutcliffe played every game “He likes to do extra “The first night I just sat down on from there right up until the recoveries and he’s always trying the couch with him and Lauren, had a Grand Final, and he’s been a regular to force me out of the house to go chat and got to know each other. member of the back six ever since. for a walk or go for a surf. He’s similar “He took me to training and “I got that opportunity against to ‘Pav’ in that regard. showed me the ropes. We have a Carlton, it was a new role for me to “He has a great football brain, pretty good friendship now.” fill, but I feel I‘ve progressed from ask him any question and he can Living with Pavlich made it clearer there, knowing the role and what I help you out.” to Sutcliffe why he is considered an need to do for the team.” As for renowned head banger AFL great. Interestingly, Hawthorn’s Brian Silvagni, Sutcliffe says he and Fyfe “From his diet to recovery, such as Lake, who won the Norm Smith have learned to live with his dubious going for walks with the dog after Medal in the Grand Final against musical tastes. dinner and going to the beach, I saw Fremantle, was also drafted with the “I come home and he’s listening a lot of things he does that helps you 71st pick and hailed from Woodville- to some blaring death metal music, become a better footballer when West Torrens. so I just have to walk out or go hide you’re not at the club,” Sutcliffe says. Sutcliffe lives with teammates in my room,” he says. Most of Sutcliffe’s early days at and Alex Silvagni in a South Whether he’s playing on the Freo were spent playing for East Beach townhouse. football field, walking around Fremantle in the WAFL, and when he He shares a passion for surfing South Beach or riding a wave at did earn an AFL call-up it was usually with Fyfe, but he also recognises the Trigg, Cam Sutcliffe probably as the newly-introduced substitute. pair are starkly contrasting people. won’t be noticed by too many BACK SIX: With Freo steaming towards Fyfe is the AFL superstar – well Sutcliffe people. But he won’t care, has become a regular in September at the tail end of 2013, spoken and used to the constant Freo’s defence in 2014. that’s just the way defender Garrick Ibbotson was a late gaze of the cameras. he likes it.

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brand new mural “The Essendon final (in 2003) recognising the also stands out because it was our Fremantle Dockers’ first final and here in Perth.” 20 AFL seasons has MacDonald also took the time Abeen kindly donated to think about the journey so far. to the club by the Harbour “It’s difficult to pick a favourite Masters committee. one, they all mean something – but The mural highlights an image Pav’s 300th game, the Grand Final from each season and is on display and the 1995 start do stand out,” at Fremantle Dockers HQ. MacDonald said. New Harbour Masters president “I mean we nearly won our first Eugene D’Orsogna and secretary match, we only lost by five points June MacDonald have both been to Richmond at the MCG. part of the committee since its “That was something very inception in October 1996. positive and I remember we all Freo midfielder went down to the old Fremantle was on hand to meet both Jail to watch it there because that’s D’Orsogna and MacDonald where all the supporters went for as the mural was unveiled. the first match. D’Orsogna reminisced over “Nobody knew a soul there, some of his favourite moments IT’S DIFFICULT TO PICK A it was amazing.” in Freo’s 20 years. The Harbour Masters are 1000 “Great memories, very good FAVOURITE ONE, THEY ALL foundation members of Freo who memories,” D’Orsogna said. MEAN SOMETHING. made a financial contribution “The Pav moment (300 games) of $1000 to help form the club. is great because he’s been around JUNE MACDONALD There are 595 Harbour Masters the club so long. who are still financial today. 2015 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

hank you for your to retain their seat. Members valuable support of the who have not renewed by 27 Fremantle Dockers in November cannot be guaranteed the 2014 season. We are of securing their existing seat. Tpleased to announce Due to the current size of that for the first time in the club’s membership and capacity of 20-year history, we have sold out Patersons Stadium, we are only of reserved seat memberships at able to consider seat changes Patersons Stadium. This means for members with medical that the process for current and new conditions, restricted view members to acquire reserved seat seating and/or single seats not memberships within the stadium together. These members will has been reviewed for 2015 and the need to renew their membership process is outlined below: and submit a seat change request Members should receive their form by 27 November 2014. All 2015 membership pack and members who have submitted renewal information in early the seat change request form will October 2014. be notified of the status of their Any non-renewed reserved seat with the link to purchase reserved Firstly, all current reserved seat request during February 2015. memberships will be offered to seat memberships during the members will be required to Other members may request a members in February 2015, based priority period. Please ensure renew their membership seats seat change but these are unlikely on years of membership through that your email address is during the priority renewal period to be able to be fulfilled. an online Interactive Seat Map. up to date in order to receive (6 October to 27 November 2014) Members will receive an email this opportunity.

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11 DockerSept2014-HarbourMaster.indd 11 27/08/14 6:03 PM PUMPED UP: Live the Dream participants got to experience the gruelling part of being an AFL player, participating in a boxing training session followed by a football training session.

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FOOTY STARS IN THE MAKING: The Live The Dream participants had a chance to show their footy skills on Patersons Stadium before the Fremantle v Greater Western Sydney match.

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BOOT CAMP: Purple clothing was switched for army greens when the Live the Dream participants took part in the boot camp at the Irwin Barracks.

PROUD SPONSORS: Decmil Strategic Executive Ray Sputore explains why Decmil loves being involved. AN AMAZIN G EXPERIENCE unbury’s Max teachers and football coaches The second day of the program The 16-year-old said the army Websdale wanted for their leadership qualities and involved a boot camp session at boot camp was a bit of a struggle. to make his late for being outstanding role models the Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta. “We had to push a few trucks father and brother in their communities. As well as physically challenging across a footy field and go through proud when he The participants spent five the participants, the day helped an obstacle course,” he said. participated in days living the life of an AFL them form a bond. “It was pretty full on, but it was Bthe Fremantle Dockers’ Live footballer and were shown Isaac Pearson, from Kilaben a good time, we saw everyone’s the Dream program, proudly the ropes by Live the Dream Bay in NSW, is the captain of strengths and weaknesses and sponsored by Decmil. player mentors , his under 17’s football team, the now we all really get on well.” The 16-year-old lost his dad Zac Clarke, Colin Sylvia, Tommy Lake Macquarie Dockers. He is Decmil Strategic Executive in 2011 and his brother in 2013. Sheridan, , also a level one qualified coach Ray Sputore said the program “They contributed so much Nick Suban, and and currently coaches an allowed Decmil to give back to my life, and they will keep Stephen Hill. Auskick team. to the community. contributing because I want “We have a similar values to make them proud of me,” SMILES ALL ROUND: alignment as Freo,” he said. he said. The participants and “For us we are very proud player mentors gathered “Without them in my life has and excited to be involved together for a happy snap made me a stronger person at the closing ceremony in the program. because I have had to support of the program. “It gives us an opportunity to my mother and sisters. give a little bit back and allows “I have never done anything us to see how the participants like the Live the Dream develop their potential and experience before.” hopefully gives them the skills Sixteen young Australians to progress. were nominated by school “We love being involved.”

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He never wanted to stand out in a crowd, and while that seems impossible for a man 211cm tall, AARON SANDILANDS prefers a low profile and the family life. STORY COSTA KASTANIS

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t would be difficult to find a size It didn’t take long for the The old saying ‘the apple doesn’t adjective that hasn’t been used opposition to notice Sandilands fall far from the tree’ might have with Aaron Sandilands’ name when he started out in the AFL. something to do with that. over the course of the ruckman’s He recalls a game in his early years “It’s just the way I’ve been brought distinguished career. when he was warming up along the up,” Sandilands says. From the day he ducked his head boundary line. Gary and Trudi Sandilands raised and walked through the door into “Back then you didn’t get a lot of Aaron and siblings, Chad and Nikki, Fremantle headquarters, words such game time so you had to do a heap on a farm in Mount Barker, 359km as ‘massive’, ‘huge’, ‘gigantic’ and of running up and down the side of south of Perth. I‘colossal’ have been synonymous the boundary,” he says. “My parents are both humble with ‘Spider’, a nickname reserved for “An opposition player told me to people and I’ve always been taught those of prodigious height in the AFL. go back to The Addams Family. to respect everyone and respect While he admits he’s “different” “I actually had a bit of a chuckle your elders,” Sandilands says. by virtue of being taller than most, about that, it was pretty funny.” “I always thought I was very the person inside Sandilands’ Aside from being called ‘Lurch’, fortunate just to get the opportunity 211cm frame prefers to be an he’s also copped plenty of attention to be on an AFL list, let alone play.” ordinary man, not the, pardon the from the Fremantle fans over the Sandilands’ father, who was phrasal adjective, ‘larger-than-life’ years, but Sandilands doesn’t mind. also a ruckman in his day, is one football celebrity. “Our fans are very passionate of his best mates. “I still see myself as a normal and very loyal,” he says. “He’s a very humble, honest person,” he says. “Ninety-nine per cent of the guy and he’s a huge family man,” “I’ve got a beautiful wife, a time they’re just coming up to say Sandilands says. beautiful daughter and a great hello. They support us so well so “We have a very tight family. He family in the background. when they come up for a chat, loves seeing all of his kids succeed in “I don’t see myself any different you’re more than happy to do it whatever we do and he’s been a big to a normal person.” because of what the club means part of my football career.” Sandilands and wife Jenny to them and how much we love The Freo ruckman looks forward are expecting their second child the club ourselves.” to the AFL off-seasons when he in late October. Sandilands has every right to spends some quality time with his He’s never been completely walk metaphorically taller than father. He even works for him. comfortable with the labels most. No one would begrudge him “Before Freo, I was a lawn mowing associated with his stature, but for having even the faintest hint contractor with dad for three years,” he’s learned to live with them. of self-assurance. Sandilands says. “I suppose there’s not much you But there’s no strut in Sandilands’ “I just love getting back on the can do about it when you’re the height stride. It’s not in his nature. lawnmower and helping him out. I am, there’s not too many people Instead, he walks with a slight, It’s an enjoyment thing as much around that tall,” Sandilands says. unassuming stoop. as anything.”

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DADDY’S GIRL: “I think my personality is the shy Sandilands with type,” he says. daughter Sloane before his 200th game. “It takes me a fair amount of time to get to know someone, but that’s the person I am, when I get to know someone I open up a bit more.” Sandilands regularly opens up his heart for children, particular those in need of a smile. He’s been an ambassador for the club’s principal charity partner, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, since 2003. His genuineness is matched only by the look of awe in kids’ faces when he walks into a room. “I’ve been so fortunate to be involved with Starlight,” Sandilands says. “It just puts everything in perspective. It makes you realise how fortunate you are when you’ve got a fit and healthy 18-month-old daughter.” So after more than 200 AFL games banging bodies with some of the biggest and toughest opponents the sport has to offer, you’d think there’d be nothing left that could shake Sandilands. Wrong. “I actually get a lot more nervous having to do a press conference than playing AFL,” he says. “I feel more comfortable running out and playing a game than fronting Pushing the mower gives He has dominated many games the media. It’s something that Sandilands some of the normality he over his career. The great Geelong doesn’t come very natural to me. craves and he plans to one day get teams of the past eight years can “A lot of the time you get asked back into the business with his dad. account for what Sandilands questions about yourself that Gary says it’s just his son’s is capable of. sometimes are hard to answer.” nature that brings him back One of his greatest efforts While cameras and interviews to his grassroots. came against the seemingly aren’t his thing, it doesn’t mean “Football has never changed unbeatable Cats in 2008, when that Sandilands doesn’t appreciate him at all,” he says. Sandilands picked up his young Freo some of the benefits that come “He’s always remembered where teammates and almost carried with celebrity status. he comes from and he’s always been them to an Anzac Day boilover “The feeling when you run out very humble and appreciative of against the reigning premiers. on , especially at our home what he’s got.” Geelong was again victim to ground, and you’ve got 40-odd- Sandilands was drafted to the Sandilands in the 2013 Qualifying thousand Fremantle people all Fremantle Dockers in the 2002 Final when his ruck master class wearing purple and cheering you on, Rookie Draft. catapulted Freo into a home it definitely makes the hairs on the The early days were difficult Preliminary Final and ultimately back of your neck stand up and it because he needed time to find his a maiden Grand Final. makes you feel alive,” he says. feet and put some meat onto his But in these stunning “The adrenalin rush that you get ‘skinny’ 110kg frame. performances and throughout his out of that is pretty special.” But he maximised his chances career, you’ll never see Sandilands So, where does Sandilands see of making it in the AFL by adopting celebrate excessively. There’s himself in 10 years time, long after a professional mindset. no Hayden Ballantyne scream, his AFL career has finished? “I wanted to make the most Matthew Pavlich fist-pump “That’s a good question,” he says. of it, and to do that I had to tick or leap. Safe to say, a media career is in every box,” he says. If he kicks a goal, it’s straight the ‘extremely unlikely’ basket. “I was never the most skilful player back to business. I DON’T SEE “Probably back on a lawn mower or the best runner, so I had a huge “Half the time I’m that worn out alongside the old man, watching amount of work to do when I arrived I just focus on getting back to the MYSELF ANY the Fremantle boys run around,” at the footy club. centre bounce and trying to win the DIFFERENT Sandilands says. “I knew if I didn’t improve, ball for the midfield again,” he says. “You love this footy club that I wasn’t going to be here for “I just think it’s part of my TO A NORMAL much, it’s been that big a part very long.” personality, I am happy but I PERSON. of your life, you always want to be Sandilands ticked boxes, lots of don’t need to show it on the a part of it for as long as you can.” them. He became one of the AFL’s outside as much.” AARON Aaron Sandilands will forever elite ruckmen, a three-time All It could also be because SANDILANDS be a giant part of the Fremantle Australian and Doig Medallist. Sandilands is a shy guy. Football Club.

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14-17 DockerSept2014-AaronSandilands.indd 17 27/08/14 6:12 PM FD600a Daniel Hechter Full Page A4 Advertisement for Docker June 2014.indd 1 30/05/2014 3:51 pm DanielHechter.indd 1 22/08/14 10:59 AM PEEL THUNDER PARTNERSHIP Thunderstruck The ‘whole of club’ approach between the Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder has been working well for both parties. STORY CHRIS CORREIA

n 2012 it was announced that the Fremantle Dockers would align with Peel Thunder, meaning all Freo-listed players not selected for AFL duty would line-up for the Ione club in the WAFL. This has been the first full year of the partnership in action and the new ‘whole of club’ approach has seen improvements on and off the field for Peel. Fremantle’s senior development coach/assistant coach Simon Lloyd says the aim was to create a strong culture for both parties. “We’re constantly striving to improve and through the partnership, mirror what we see at AFL level to the best of our abilities,” he said. “That includes the education of the playing group, to the support of resources provided to all players by doctors, physios, conditioning staff, READY FOR BATTLE: Jon Griffin IT staff, dieticians and trainers. speaks to his teammates in the huddle. “All of those people are heavily invested in making also recently given a one-year sure this works. contract extension, which “What we are striving to do is is good for continuity. make sure that you’re able to go “Cam is in his second year as watch a game of Peel playing and senior coach and he, like the team, is see some likeness of what you’d see improving and is one that is constantly at AFL level for Fremantle.” looking for ways to develop himself Week in, week out, there are Peel and get better,” Lloyd said. players putting their hands up for “We speak to Cam, Brad Bootsma selection for Fremantle, but the (GM football operations) and Bill partnership has also unearthed (Kostandas) their CEO almost daily. some new local talent. “Between all parties involved, “We’ve become a better this is a real strength and that’s why defensive outfit in comparison the relationship works; there is open to last year and there’s a large and honest dialogue and no hidden contingent of homegrown Peel agendas. There is no doubt this is Thunder players who have played increasing our capacity to develop league,” Lloyd said. younger players.” “Peel Thunder have had six FULL FLIGHT: debutants this year and Anthony Morabito the future looks bright in action. for local players in the Mandurah area coming through the system.” Peel senior coach Cam Shepherd was

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19 DockerSept2014-PeelAlignment.indd 19 28/08/14 4:11 PM FOR THE FANS

Exciting times are ahead for Perth footy fans with the next step taken before construction of the new stadium. FOOTY FEVER: A look at how a STORY CHRIS CORREIA would be at the new .

he new Perth as 4G Wi-Fi coverage across Stadium design the entire stadium. plans have been The exterior design will feature revealed, promising a bronze facade to reflect WA’s to make it one of the geology while the interior will be lit most fan friendly up by state-of-the-art LED lights to Tvenues in Australia. display purple for Freo home games. The 60,000-seat first-class The venue will also house two stadium will be built in Burswood on of the biggest video screens in the the banks of the Swan River at the country at 240 square metres each. cost of approximately $820 million. One-thousand TV screens will also WestStadium has been be strategically located throughout announced as the builder after the interior of the stadium so fans contract negotiations were locked never miss the action. in with the State Government. An integrated public transport Fremantle chief executive approach around Burswood officer Steve Rosich said the club will include rail, bus and had input into the design of the pedestrian solutions. WORLD CLASS: Inside and out, the new stadium. Rosich said discussions between new Perth Stadium will be one of the “It is a terrific design and it was the State Government, WA Football country’s premier sporting venues. very exciting to see the first images,” Commission, Fremantle Dockers Rosich said. and West Coast are ongoing as “It’s really pleasing that, at first far as memberships, ticketing and glance, a lot of the aspects we commercial arrangements was discussed with the Government and concerned. the project team have been included “We’ve started that process now in the design.” and hopefully it can be resolved, if The stadium will have five tiers not by the end of this calendar year with 85 per cent of the seats (then) early next year,” Rosich said. under cover. “At the moment we sit at about Every seat will feature a cup- 38-39,000 reserved seat members holder, and there will be 70 food at Patersons Stadium and we think we and beverage outlets as well can increase that at the new stadium.”

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Premier Colin Bartnett was thrilled with WestStadium’s final design. HOPEFULLY, “The winning design WE CAN successfully meets the State’s requirement for a world-class, PLAY multi-purpose stadium within a THERE parkland setting, and does so with a uniquely Western Australian IN ROUND focus,” he said. ONE, 2018. “The seating bowl maximises stadium atmosphere, gives fans FREMANTLE exceptional views and brings them CEO STEVE close to the action, providing a ROSICH special home ground advantage for our teams. “These facilities will not A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FEEL: only deliver an outstanding fan The new Perth Stadium will sit on the experience on event days, but will banks of the Swan River, creating an also provide year-round access to a outstanding WA landmark. magnificent recreational precinct. “I’m also particularly pleased to announce that the successful negotiations for this contract have confirmed that the capital cost of the stadium is around $40 million less than what was originally budgeted.” Rosich hoped Fremantle could host the stadium’s first match once it is completed. “Hopefully, we can play there in round one, 2018,” he said.

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20-21 DockerSept2014-PerthStadium.indd 21 27/08/14 3:03 PM CLASS OF 2008

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22-25 DockerSept2014-ClassOf2008.indd 22 27/08/14 6:39 PM GOOD CROP: Six of Freo’s 2008 draftees played in the 2013 AFL Grand Final.

At the end of the 2008 season, the Fremantle Dockers set about climbing back up the AFL ladder. The drafts were a good place to start. STORY COSTA KASTANIS

remantle’s 2013 AFL Grand Final team included six players who were drafted to the club in the same FFF year – 2008. Almost one-third of the club’s line-up in the biggest game of its existence arrived in the same draft year, highlighting the importance of that period in Freo’s history. General manager of player management Brad Lloyd recalled how the club decided during a fateful list management meeting at the end of the 2008 season that it had to be “ruthless”. Through retirements, trades and delistings, Fremantle shipped out 14 players. “It was pretty clear to the list management committee that we had a mature list and we were down at the bottom end of the ladder, so we decided it was important to refresh the list,” Lloyd said. “We were also mindful that there were two new teams, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney, approaching in the coming years. “We decided to get moving.” Freo went into the 2008 National Draft armed with multiple picks from which to begin the club’s rebuild. There was no particular focus for the recruiting team.

22-25 DockerSept2014-ClassOf2008.indd 23 27/08/14 6:39 PM “With so many players set to arrive at the club it was important that we aimed at getting the best available players,” Lloyd said. “We mainly focused on quality.” The club’s first pick came at number three. Melbourne and West Coast had already nabbed and . Freo took West Perth midfielder Stephen Hill. “We were in the fortunate position that we had so many picks and we had established that it was a quality draft,” Lloyd said. “At the top end there were some really good players to choose from, including Nic Naitanui, , Michael Hurley, , , , and . It was a really strong group. “Stephen Hill was a player that our WA recruiting arm, led by Phil Smart and John Nykyforak, had watched closely, and he’d really grown as a player throughout the course of the year. “We thought his speed, both offensively and defensively, would be a good compliment to our list. There was a real strong push from our WA SUBAN: A fierce recruiting arm to draft Stephen.” CLARKE: Emerging competitor and The club’s next pick came at as a quality ruckman. prodigious kick. number 21, and it was used on a 21-year-old who in previous drafts WALTERS: and Nick was someone who was a “He came in from day one as had been considered too small to One of the best make it at AFL level. small forwards quality player at North Ballarat with a really good athletic ruckman.” “Hayden Ballantyne had played in the AFL. beautiful foot skills, good smarts The club’s next pick came State junior footy but he’d really and game sense,” Lloyd said. at number 53, where it snared a come on in that 2008 season as a “We had a tough selection through player the recruiters knew had small forward, kicking a number of that middle range of the draft tremendous potential. goals for Peel,” Lloyd said. but we thought Nick would really “Michael Walters was arguably “He was a player we wanted compliment the list with his kicking.” the best player in Australia at 16, to get into the club. While the focus was to take the with his under 16’s carnival,” “As the draft approached best available talent, the club Lloyd said. nearer, the information from our identified the need to bring a “The recruiting staff rated him WA recruiters was to ensure we ruckman into the fold and selected really highly. Sometimes you have secured him on our list, and the Victorian tall Zac Clarke with pick 37. a bit of luck in drafts and we were recommendation was to take him “Zac was a bit of a development fortunate that he was still sitting early and make sure another club player,” Lloyd said. there with our pick in the 50s. didn’t snap him up. “We saw him in a game at Preston “The story has been well “We pushed him up to take playing for Oakleigh where he really documented that he took a long time him at pick 21.” showed his athleticism on the wing. to come on, but he’s probably doing After picking two West He also went forward and took a at AFL level now what he did at 16 in Australians, the club looked to strong pack mark. the National Championships. next and selected Vic “He showed glimpses of what he “It’s great to see that he’s got Country Under 18 captain Nick could be capable of in the future so himself super fit and is realising his Suban at number 24. we wanted to make sure we got a tall potential, because he always had it.” “We really prioritised ruckman into the group and Zac was A few weeks later Fremantle kicking in the draft someone we pushed up to secure. selected two young West Australians

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HILL: The excitement BALLANTYNE: ROOKIES: Pearce and de Boer machine has had some Enjoying arguably were promoted to the senior list standout games in 2014. his best year of AFL. after being drafted as rookies.

in the Rookie Draft who could have in and we were fortunate that considered themselves unlucky it was a strong draft year. not to have been picked up in the “You’ll find it was one of the National Draft – Matt de Boer and YOU’LL FIND IT WAS ONE OF strongest drafts ever across the Clancee Pearce. board in the AFL.” “Both Matt and Clancee were THE STRONGEST DRAFTS EVER Lloyd admitted he and every All Australians in the 2008 Under 18 ACROSS THE BOARD IN THE AFL. recruiter associated with the club in Championships,” Lloyd said. 2008 felt a sense of great pride on “They’d had strong campaigns BRAD LLOYD Grand Final day last year. and we thought they’d be strong “There’s always a number rookies and deserved opportunities. of stories that go on behind the “Both came in and quickly Lloyd recognised the contribution in the AFL, also debuted in 2009, scenes and a lot of hard work is established themselves at the of 2008 rookie draftee Greg which made it 11 first-gamers for done,” he said. club, Matt in particular. Broughton, who played 68 games for Freo in that season. “I think Phil Smart, John “Clancee, over the past two years, the club from 2009 to 2012 before Lloyd agreed that the 2008 Nykyforak, Adam Jones, David Walls has got himself really fit and grown being traded to Gold Coast. draft campaign would go down and Dave McMullin, along with the into his role at the club.” “We realised that getting so many as one of the most important remainder of our recruiting network Pearce could have very well 18-year-olds in the one year was a in the club’s history. made really strong contributions to been the seventh player from little bit of a stretch,” Lloyd said. “It started with the list the club in that year. the class of 2008 to represent “We looked at a couple of mature- management committee’s “There’s no doubt they’d have sat Fremantle in the 2013 Grand agers, and one of those was Greg commitment to be ruthless back on Grand Final day and enjoyed Final, but an achilles injury Broughton. He had a number of good with the playing list,” he said. seeing some of the guys that they’d sustained in the last game years at the club.” “It’s never a good time to watched as young players come of the home and away season Other 2008 draftees Tim Ruffles see so many players leave the through and play on the biggest cost him his place. and Jay van Berlo, who are no longer club, but 14 new players came stage of all.” AUSTRALIA v IRELAND 2014 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL RULES Patersons Stadium, Sat Nov 22, 5.45pm CORPORATE SUITES AND VIP CORPORATE BOXES ON SALE NOW Call Fremantle Dockers Corporate Team on 08 9433 7182 or visit www.fremantlefc.com.au

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STRIDING AWAY: THE FIRST FINAL Thornton in action WAS PRETTY during his playing days. GOOD FUN AND I SUPPOSE ‘SIREN GATE’ WAS A BIT OF A LAUGH. SCOTT THORNTON

WHERE HAVE THEY DOCKED? SCOTT THORNTON Scott Thornton retired from the AFL at the end of season 2010. He played 88 AFL games during his 10 seasons on the Freo list.

Where are you living these days? Still in Perth, just in Wembley Downs. I live with my wife Briony. Do you catch up with any of the We are expecting our first child in guys you used to play with? January next year. Obviously I see Andrew Siegert all the time and still see a bit of Luke What do you do for work? McPharlin and Kepler Bradley. Also Former Freo Docker Andrew Siegert and James Walker. and I started a home loan property called Loan Monster. We are based Do you have a favourite player? in Freo. Probably Kepler Bradley, because he’s a What do you miss the most bit uncoordinated and his running style about your time at Freo? Best memory from your is a bit unusual. Probably the weights sessions, time at Freo? because I was always pretty good The first final was pretty good fun Do you keep an eye on the on the bench press. and I suppose ‘Siren Gate’ was a current Freo team? bit of a laugh. Just hanging out Yes, I love watching them play. It’s What do you like to do with the guys and having a bit A NEW ARRIVAL: Scott and his wife good seeing what has done in your spare time? Briony are expecting their first child in of a laugh and banter, they were for them. Hopefully they get the cup I don’t have much, but when January 2015. the best memories. they deserve this year. I do, a bit of golf is good.

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27 DockerSept2014-WhereHaveTheyDocked.indd 27 27/08/14 2:20 PM A look at the last eight home and away rounds SEAS N REVIEW

ROUND 16 ROUND 17 v MELBOURNE v GWS GIANTS Sat, 5 July, 7.10pm Sun, 13 July, 2.40pm TIO Stadium 9,290 Patersons Stadium 33,597

FREMANTLE FREMANTLE 2.1 6.3 13.5 15.7 [97] 4.1 9.5 14.5 21.10 (136) MELBOURNE GWS GIANTS 0.2 1.5 3.7 4.10 [34] 1.3 4.5 7.6 9.6 (60)

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Fremantle took on the Dees in Darwin In the club’s 20-Year Recognition Game, as Michael Apeness made his AFL debut Freo took on the GWS Giants. The home side and Anthony Morabito returned to the ran over the top of their young opponents, side after three knee reconstructions. winning by 76 points. KEY STATS KEY STATS GOALS: Ballantyne 3 GOALS: Ballantyne 5 DISPOSALS: Neale 30 DISPOSALS: Fyfe 29 MARKS: Ibbotson 10 MARKS: Mzungu 11 TACKLES: Barlow 9 TACKLES: D.Pearce 6 SUBBED IN: Morabito SUBBED IN: Morabito SUBBED OUT: Apeness SUBBED OUT: C.Pearce

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ROUND 18 ROUND 19 ROUND 20 v ST KILDA v CARLTON v GEELONG CATS Sat, 19 July, 4.40pm Thur, 31 July, 6.10pm Sat, 9 August, 7.40pm Etihad Stadium 16,594 Patersons Stadium 35,401 Simonds Stadium 26,855

FREMANTLE FREMANTLE FREMANTLE 1.1 3.2 5.6 9.6 (60) 5.1 6.5 8.7 12.11 (83) 1.4 5.5 7.6 11.13 (79) ST KILDA CARLTON GEELONG CATS 4.3 9.6 15.14 17.16 (118) 4.2 4.6 8.11 11.12 (78) 4.2 7.4 11.6 12.9 (81)

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Freo’s winning run came to an abrupt halt Thursday night footy was a treat for the fans as Max Duffy impressed as the sub on debut, as the Saints were too strong at Etihad Stadium. Freo beat the Blues by five points. Lachie Neale kicking two late goals to get Freo back in The visitors never looked like getting back into kicked a late winner after Nat Fyfe inspired the the game. ’s shot after the siren the game after a slow start. team in the final quarter. was just wide, meaning a two-point loss. KEY STATS KEY STATS KEY STATS GOALS: Pavlich, Fyfe 2 GOALS: Ballantyne 3 GOALS: Crozier 3 DISPOSALS: Barlow 24 DISPOSALS: Fyfe 28 DISPOSALS: Barlow 33 MARKS: Spurr, Pavlich, MARKS: Barlow 10 MARKS: Mayne 7 Mayne, Fyfe 6 TACKLES: Suban 7 TACKLES: Duffield 9 TACKLES: Duffield 9 SUBBED IN: de Boer SUBBED IN: Duffy SUBBED IN: de Boer SUBBED OUT: Pavlich SUBBED OUT: McPharlin SUBBED OUT: Griffin

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28-31 DockerSept2014-SeasonReview.indd 29 27/08/14 6:19 PM SEASON REVIEW ROUNDS 16-23

ROUND 21 ROUND 22 ROUND 23 v HAWTHORN v v PORT ADELAIDE Sun, 17 August, 2.40pm Sun, 24 August, 1.10pm Sat, 30 August, 1.10pm Patersons Stadium 38,506 Gabba 17,473 Patersons Stadium 38,209

FREMANTLE FREMANTLE FREMANTLE 3.0 10.3 15.6 17.8 [110] 4.8 9.10 10.13 15.16 (106) 3.3 7.5 13.8 16.9 (105) HAWTHORN BRISBANE LIONS PORT ADELAIDE 4.7 10.9 11.12 13.13 [91] 0.4 2.5 4.8 6.12 (48) 3.3 7.6 9.10 14.13 (97)

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Grand Final re-match saw Freo prevail Despite Matthew Pavlich being a late out, A spot in the top-four was up for grabs in this by 19 points as Michael Walters returned Freo proved to be too strong for the Lions final-round blockbuster and both teams gave from a long injury lay-off in an impressive at . Young forward it their all. A stunning four-goal second-half team performance. starred in the 58-point victory. from Hayden Ballantyne lifted Freo to seal the double chance for the finals. KEY STATS KEY STATS GOALS: Pavlich 5 GOALS: Ballantyne, KEY STATS DISPOSALS: Barlow 31 Walters 3 GOALS: Ballantyne 4 MARKS: Johnson, DISPOSALS: Hill, Neale 26 DISPOSALS: Neale 34 Pavlich 8 MARKS: Taberner, MARKS: Mayne, Spurr 8 TACKLES: Fyfe 8 Ballantyne 10 TACKLES: Mundy 8 SUBBED IN: Duffy TACKLES: Suban 9 SUBBED IN: Crozier SUBBED OUT: Crozier SUBBED IN: Ibbotson SUBBED OUT: Suban SUBBED OUT: Spurr

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28-31 DockerSept2014-SeasonReview.indd 30 1/09/14 11:06 AM 2014 TOYOTA AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON LADDER

Pos Club P W L D F A % Pts

1 22 17 5 0 2126 1488 142.9 68

2 Hawthorn 22 17 5 0 2458 1746 140.8 68

3 Geelong Cats 22 17 5 0 2033 1787 113.8 68

4 Fremantle 22 16 6 0 2029 1556 130.4 64

5 Port Adelaide 22 14 8 0 2180 1678 129.9 56

6 North Melbourne 22 14 8 0 2026 1731 117 56

7 Essendon 22 12 9 1 1828 1719 106.3 50

8 Richmond 22 12 10 0 1887 1784 105.8 48

9 22 11 11 0 2045 1750 116.9 44

10 Adelaide Crows 22 11 11 0 2175 1907 114.1 44

11 Collingwood 22 11 11 0 1766 1876 94.1 44

12 22 10 12 0 1917 2045 93.7 40

13 Carlton 22 7 14 1 1891 2107 89.8 30

14 22 7 15 0 1784 2177 82 28

15 Brisbane Lions 22 7 15 0 1532 2212 69.3 28

16 GWS Giants 22 6 16 0 1780 2320 76.7 24

17 Melbourne 22 4 18 0 1336 1954 68.4 16

18 St Kilda 22 4 18 0 1480 2436 60.8 16

KEY: Played (P) Won (W) Lost (L) Drawn (D) Points For (F) Points Against (A) Percentage (%) Points (Pts)

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1 SYDNEY SWANS QUALIFYING FINAL 1 4 FREMANTLE

5 PORT ADELAIDE SEMI-FINAL 1 PRELIMINARY FINAL 1 ELIMINATION FINAL 1 8 RICHMOND 2014 TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL

6 NORTH MELBOURNE ELIMINATION FINAL 2 SEMI-FINAL 2 PRELIMINARY FINAL 2 7 ESSENDON

2 HAWTHORN QUALIFYING FINAL 2 3 GEELONG CATS

28-31 DockerSept2014-SeasonReview.indd 31 1/09/14 11:06 AM 20FREO YEARS RECOGNISES 2014 has been the Fremantle Dockers’ 20th season in the AFL and a special gala dinner took place to recognise the milestone.

he Fremantle Dockers passionately and loyally, particularly recently recognised in the challenging times.” the club’s 20th year Pavlich, who said he felt like in the AFL with a he had grown up with Fremantle, Gala Dinner at Perth explained what the club has done Convention and for him. TExhibition Centre. “It’s an enormous part of who Almost 1000 people were in I am…I’ve learnt so much about attendance, including former Freo myself, performing at a high level, captains , , leading a high-performing team, , Shaun McManus and dealing with failure, dealing with Peter Bell as well as current skipper success,” he said. Matthew Pavlich and players Lee “I think the club runs parallel to Spurr, Ryan Crowley, Chris Mayne that, we’ve grown up and matured and Cam Sutcliffe. and I’m very, very proud to be a The audience gave current senior Fremantle Football Club player.” coach Ross Lyon a warm reception “Today we are strong, today Other highlights of the night as he talked about the growth of the we are independent and today included the screening of an club in his three years at Fremantle. we are resilient. emotional 20-year moments “We’ve all seen it, we’ve seen the “This spirit is at the heart of the TODAY WE video, which had the audience members grow, and we’re a really Fremantle Dockers, and this spirit ARE STRONG, reminiscing over two-decades serious football club and we’re is at the heart of every member, of proud club history. aiming to win a premiership,” he said. corporate partner and every TODAY WE ARE There was also an auction that “We’re trying to win a premiership supporter of the club.” INDEPENDENT included a special leather-bound here for Fremantle, that’s what we’re Bell made a toast to past, copy of Les Everett’s book, Fremantle in this for.” present and future Freo players. AND TODAY WE Dockers: An Illustrated History, which President Steve Harris told the “All the players would like to ARE RESILIENT. was signed by both Lyon and Pavlich. audience that the hard times the acknowledge the club for giving The regular book is officially on club had experienced over its first us the opportunity to fulfil our STEVE HARRIS sale now and is a must have for any 20 years had forged the values lifelong dream of playing AFL die-hard Docker. that characterised the Fremantle football,” Bell said. It is available at the Dockers today. “We would like to thank the Fremantle Team Stores or online at “We are what we are today staff, the volunteers, as well as the www.fremantlefc.com.au/teamstore as a result of our past,” he said. supporters, you’ve supported us RRP is $49.95.

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wo years ago Nick In 2013, Harri and his family moved FOOTY FRIENDS: Suban, Ryan Crowley to Melbourne. When Freo took on Tendai, Ryan, Nick and Tendai Mzungu Richmond in round 17 at the MCG, and Harri catching up after training. visited Redkite Harri ran through the banner with patients on ward 3B the team as the Docker 4 A Day. at Princess Margaret Now living back in Perth, Harri THospital. On that visit they met with a and his mum Danielle came down smiling little boy called Harri Sanger. to a training session in August to Harri instantly turned into a catch up with the guys and watch Freo fan, and Mzungu, Crowley and all the action. Suban, who were compelled by his It was great to see Harri down at story, found themselves a new friend. Freo Oval with his ‘footy friends’! A Magic Milestone

onstable Care is presented Constable Care himself celebrating a big year, with an official 25-year Police Service recognising 25 years Medal for a quarter century of of serving the Western diligent and ethical service. Australian community. Every year Fremantle Dockers At the 2014 Constable principal charity partner Constable CCare Child Safety Awards, to mark Care joins in on the club’s family this exciting milestone, Police and community events, including Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan a School Holiday Clinic in July, which saw young footy fans enjoy a day of learning skills from their favourite players. Aaron Sandilands, Luke McPharlin and Matthew Pavlich joined in for a lunchtime performance of Constable Care’s puppet show, entitled Celebration, which is about sharing and learning new traditions, sports, games and foods. The Freo Dockers’ stars contributed their experiences and lessons, emphasising the WATCH AND LEARN: The Constable importance of always feeling safe, Care puppet show visited Fremantle Oval treating everyone with respect and for the School Holiday Clinic. helping your peers.

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35 DockerSept2014-Charities.indd 35 27/08/14 6:22 PM ANY- WHERE, WELCOME TO THE ANYTIME! My wife and I climbed to the summit of Mt Kinabalu - 4095 metres - in Borneo. PURPLE PATCH Here we are owning We asked our supporters to email us photos for ‘The Purple Patch’ the moment. GO FREO! JAMIE AND at [email protected] and we have received some TERESA FARLEY fantastic shots! Here are some of the great entries. COOGEE

FREO FAMILY RITUAL Whenever our family travels we make sure that our Freo tops, beanies, hats and scarves are always packed in our suitcases. We make a special effort to wear the gear as much as possible especially on the days that we are playing. We recently FREO ON THE had a family holiday to FRONT LAWN Makarska, Croatia, where My neighbours support other teams we found a hotel that so I decided to stir them up with allowed us to connect some creative lawn mowing! It’s our laptop to their lounge not hard to see, I am a die-hard TV to watch a Freo game. Freo fan! THE DE BONI FAMILY LEIGH GRECA COOGEE ATWELL

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36-37 DockerSept2014-PurplePatch.indd 36 27/08/14 6:24 PM SUPPORTERS PHOTOS

DOCKER DUO My twin daughters Hollie Harper and Scarlett Rose were born in August. Here they are getting the hospital staff into the spirit before the clash against Hawthorn, just hours after being born healthy and beautiful! JAMES HALL WILSON FREO FRIENDS My dog Lexie and I are huge Freo fans. As you can see we both like to wear our favourite team’s colours whenever they play. ALISON MIJACIKA ROCKINGHAM BREAKING BARRIERS My grandson Noah Mackinlay and his friend Franklin McLean live in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands of Western Australia, which is made up of nine communities and covers a 250,000 square km area. It is amongst the most remote areas in our country. Noah’s dad is the principal at Jameson School. English is not spoken fluently here, but despite this, these two boys still love the Fremantle Dockers. It just goes to show how the Fremantle Football Club crosses many cultures and language barriers everywhere. LYNNE BROWN CANNING VALE FROM GREAT HEIGHTS FYFE FAN I made the trip up the My son Dale Sutherland is a huge Nat Jungfrau, a mountain Fyfe fan. We live in the country so range in Switzerland, can’t make it to many games but as in my Freo gear. I couldn’t you can see Dale shows his support resist a photo in front of the everywhere he goes. Here he is in our peak, which is about 4100 canola crop. metres above sea level. MELISSA SUTHERLAND MASON CARR DALWALLINU LAKELANDS

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36-37 DockerSept2014-PurplePatch.indd 37 27/08/14 6:25 PM Hi Kids, Your support this year has been Keep fit over the off-season, fantastic and it’s been great to and keep practicing your skills see so many junior fans head and you will be ready to go along to KidZone at gate 8 when pre-season starts! before all our home games. Catch you on the flip side, If your team is in the finals, Jenny and I hope you try as hard as you can and we wish you plenty of luck!

Who does all the cooking? Matt Taberner Second-year players We each do our own, but I would have Matt Taberner and to admit that Matt is a better cook. Craig Moller moved into a house in WHAT’S THE MOST POPULAR Hamilton Hill at the HOUSEHOLD DISH? start of the year. Matt cooks chicken and vegies. Johnny caught up That’s pretty good. with Craig to see WHO’S YOUR MOST how living with FREQUENT VISITOR? ‘Tabs’ was going. Tommy Sheridan is about to start paying rent, he’s over that often.

WHO’S THE CLEANEST? Definitely me.

WHAT’S ALWAYS

ON THE TV? FIFA on the PS4, which Craig Moller I dominate at!

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38-39 DockerSept2014-Kidzone.indd 38 27/08/14 6:29 PM KIDZONE

SUBAN’S Strawberry

Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 cups frozen strawberries

1 cup pineapple 1 cup milk

2 tsp. honey 1/2 cup yoghurt

PREPARATION Place all ingredients in a blender and mix! FREO FACE WARP Can you match these Freo faces to their names? We’ve put the players’ numbers next to their Face Warp to give you a clue.

7 32 33 27

HAYDEN NAT STEPHEN CHRIS LACHIE CAM BALLANTYNE FYFE HILL MAYNE NEALE SUTCLIFFE

CONSTABLE CARE SAYS 1

When travelling to the footy, near or far, always wear your

seatbelt, when in the car!

Face Warp solution: Warp Face 32: Stephen Hill; 33: Cam Sutcliffe; 7: Nat Fyfe; 27: Lachie Neale; 1: Hayden Ballantyne Hayden 1: Neale; Lachie 27: Fyfe; Nat 7: Sutcliffe; Cam 33: Hill; Stephen 32:

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38-39 DockerSept2014-Kidzone.indd 39 27/08/14 6:30 PM THANK YOU TO OUR FANTASTIC 48,935 MEMBERS We’d like to thank our members and supporters for being behind us every step of the way, particularly those who have shared our passion during the past 20 years. We simply could not have done it without you. Make sure you scan the below QR code and place your smartphone over Matthew Pavlich’s mouth to see the full interactive member thank you message direct from ‘Pav’.

Scan QR code and place your smartphone here Download a QR reader from the App Store or Google Play

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