Joel Western Biography

Fremantle delist Joel Western.

"Joel has had a long association with Fremantle, coming up through our Next Generation Academy, and it will be sad to see him leave the club," Fremantle list boss David Walls said.

Joel Western makes his AFL debut for Fremantle at Perth Stadium with 4 disposals (3 kicks and a handball), a mark and 2 tackles in a 27-point win over Gold Coast.

GWS football boss Jason McCartney is slapped with a $20,000 fine from the AFL after unleashing a 'tirade' at the umpires at half-time during the Giants' clash with the Western Bulldogs.

The AFL confirmed that McCartney had breached AFL Rule 15.2 (approaches to umpires) and said McCartney had accepted responsibility and apologised for his actions.

"I unreservedly apologise and accept responsibility for my actions on Friday night," McCartney said.

"Umpires play a vital role at all levels of our game and those of us fortunate enough to work at the elite level must set an example in the way we show respect towards those officiating our game."

Fremantle select Joel Western with pick No.54 in the 2020 National Draft.