Byron Schammer Biography

Fremantle midfielder Byron Schammer has announced he will retire after Saturday's game against the Western Bulldogs to focus on his career as a stockbroker.

"I've put my heart and soul into the footy club for nine years and I now want to be able to put my time and effort into something else," Schammer said.

"I'm at an age now where I can go out there and attack that and put my skills and energies into [stockbroking]."

Fremantle signs up two of its mid-range players for another two years in Byron Schammer and Paul Duffield.

"When you consider that we have had 11 players make their AFL debuts this season, Paul and Byron, who are both 24, help maintain the right blend of age and experience in our list management model," Fremantle general manager of player management Brad Lloyd said.

"Paul has had a breakout season in defence and Byron has probably had his most consistent season since arriving at Fremantle."

Byron Schammer will challenge a one-match suspension for striking at the Tribunal on Tuesday night.

Fremantle midfielder Byron Schammer has won his challenge against a striking charge at the AFL tribunal.

Byron Schammer is facing a week on the sidelines for striking Blue Marc Murphy.