Fremantle Dockers set to have a massive crowd against Brisbane Lions to celebrate Nat Fyfe’s retirement tour

Fremantle members are being urged to do everything possible to guarantee Optus Stadium is packed for Friday night’s blockbuster against Brisbane as the club pays tribute to retiring star Nat Fyfe and chases a top-four spot. The in-form Dockers are on track to produce their largest ever non-derby home crowd, with only single seats available. That record currently sits at 54,035 from last season’s draw against Collingwood, closely followed by the 53,048 fans who attended this year’s win over Adelaide. Both of those games were also played on Friday nights. Fyfe will receive a hero’s welcome from passionate Fremantle fans after making an announcement on Monday that this will be his final season. The Dockers are urging members who can’t attend to put their seats up for re-sale to make sure the stadium is full. “This Friday night against Brisbane is a huge game in the context of the season and it’s shaping up to be a sellout for our Member Thank You Round,” Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick said. “If you’ve got a ticket, use it. If you can’t get along, share it with your Freo Family or return it through the Ticket Re-sale feature in your MyFreoAccount. Let’s make sure this opportunity doesn’t go to waste. “With Nat Fyfe announcing he will retire at the end of this season, this is a great opportunity for our fans to get along and watch a club legend in action for one of the last times. “Our record-breaking members have been incredible this season and we know they will show up, stand tall, and make some noise again. It’s their night, really. “Friday night footy, match of the round, celebrating the remarkable contribution of a club legend, and a purple sea of members who’ve backed us all season - this is what Fremantle is all about.” Adding to the occasion, a large crowd would see Fremantle finish the season ranked behind only Victorian powerhouses Collingwood and Carlton for the biggest average home attendance. That would be another huge achievement for the club. While the Dockers are on track to play finals, ladder positions remain uncertain as nine teams battle to make the top eight. Only one win separates second-placed Geelong from eighth-placed Greater Western Sydney with just two rounds remaining. In a drama-filled season, Fyfe could finish his career by playing at Optus Stadium in September as the club chases a historic premiership, be forced to travel interstate for an elimination final, or miss the eight altogether.