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Michael Walters Retires Immediately After Chronic Knee Injury

The Dockers’ five-time leading goal kicker bowed out with full club life membership as the 2019 All-Australian small forward.

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Michael Walters with wife Marnie and children Laila 13, Mackenzie 7 and Addison 11 at Thursday’s retirement press conference.

Overview

  • Walters announced his immediate retirement on July 3, 2025, after a chronic knee injury ruled him out of the entire season.
  • The 34-year-old one-club forward amassed 239 games and 365 goals since being drafted at pick 53 in 2008, earning All-Australian honours and life membership in 2019.
  • His final senior appearance was captaining the Indigenous All Stars against Fremantle at Optus Stadium in February.
  • Walters finished as Fremantle’s five-time leading goal kicker, ranks second on the club’s all-time scoring list behind Matthew Pavlich and holds the Indigenous games record.
  • Dockers footy boss Joe Brierty hailed Walters as a mentor and cultural custodian, and Walters said he’s confident Fremantle can secure its first premiership this season.