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Nat Fyfe Retires After Fremantle's One-Point Elimination-Final Loss to Gold Coast

The two-time Brownlow medallist says he leaves satisfied, accepting a farewell shaped by injuries.

Overview

  • Gold Coast edged Fremantle 11.14 (80) to 12.7 (79) at Optus Stadium after a Mac Andrew goal with 72 seconds left and a David Swallow behind with nine seconds remaining.
  • Fyfe revealed he rolled his ankle at training on Tuesday and was in doubt to play, closing a season managed through recurring issues.
  • The 33-year-old finishes a 248-game career with two Brownlow Medals, three club best and fairest awards, three All-Australian selections, and a stint as Fremantle captain.
  • He said he is content despite not winning a premiership and plans a period of rest after enduring 25 surgeries across his career.
  • Coach Justin Longmuir backed the young core to improve as Fremantle begins exit meetings and navigates retirements, including Michael Walters and Quinton Narkle.