Fremantle keen on rising star Fish but focus on finals push

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Fremantle coach Lisa Webb said the club would welcome signing AFLW rising star Zippy Fish but is focused on securing a finals spot.

Zippy Fish, last season's AFLW Rising Star winner, is entering the final year of her contract with Sydney after being drafted fifth in 2024. The 20-year-old rebounding half-back is a product of East Fremantle and the Dockers' Next Generation Academy. Fremantle have been identified as frontrunners to secure her signature in the coming off-season, with speculation intensifying after reports that she was 'homesick' and keen on a move.

Fremantle coach Lisa Webb said she would welcome a conversation with Fish, describing her as a 'nice kid' and 'the type of player we want' in terms of character and talent. However, Webb made clear that recruitment decisions are handled by list management and are not her immediate concern.

Webb's focus remains on Fremantle's current playing squad as they push for finals. The club slipped to ninth on the ladder after a 28-point loss to North Melbourne and sit one win behind eighth-placed Hawthorn with three games remaining in the home and away season.

How it is being reported

• Fremantle Dockers AFLW coach Lisa Webb says emerging star Zippy Fish ‘the type of player we want’Fremantle have been framed as the frontrunners to secure Zippy Fish in the coming off-season, and their coach Lisa Webb has revealed where she sits in their chase of the emerging AFLW superstar.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 05:20
• Fremantle Dockers AFLW coach Lisa Webb says emerging star Zippy Fish ‘the type of player we want’Fremantle have been framed as the frontrunners to secure Zippy Fish in the coming off-season, and their coach Lisa Webb has revealed where she sits in their chase of the emerging AFLW superstar.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 05:20

In this story: Zippy Fish · Lisa Webb · Fremantle Dockers · Sydney · North Melbourne · Hawthorn

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