Fremantle delists four players following Grand Final loss
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Fremantle has delisted Bailey Banfield, Sam Sturt, Ollie Murphy, and Ryda Luke after the conclusion of the 2026 season. Banfield, 28, played only one game this year and is exploring opportunities with two Victorian clubs. The club acknowledged his significant contribution over nearly a decade, highlighted by his recent Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award. Sturt faced injury challenges throughout his career, while Murphy and Luke did not make appearances at the AFL level. Their departures follow the retirement of Sam Switkowski, marking a significant offseason for the Dockers.
- •Bailey Banfield played 119 games for Fremantle over nine years.
- •Sam Sturt struggled with injuries, managing only 31 games.
- •Ollie Murphy and Ryda Luke had no AFL appearances.
- •All four players were not offered contracts for 2027.
- •Fremantle's roster changes follow a Grand Final appearance.
- 7:41 AMAFL — Utility among four Dockers delisted after Grand Final loss
"Bailey Banfield, Sam Sturt, Ollie Murphy and Ryda Luke will not be offered contracts for 2027
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