Andrew Brayshaw: Fremantle Dockers star locks in massive six-year contract extension

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw has knocked back rival interest to sign a long-term deal with the Dockers, ending speculation of a move back to Victoria.

Brayshaw would have been one of the biggest trade targets in the AFL when his contract expired at the end of 2025.

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But the 25-year-old has turned his back on free agency to sign a six-year extension to remain at Fremantle until the end of 2031.

Brayshaw said he never considered leaving the club, citing his strong desire to be a “one-club player”. He has previously spoken of the opportunity to play in the club’s maiden premiership as a huge motivator for him.

“I’ve always wanted to be a one-club player, and now I can finally say that it’s going to happen,” Brayshaw said.

“I love the footy club, I love WA and Perth, my partner Lizzie and I have fallen in love with the joint, so we are really excited to be here for at least another six years.

“I feel like I’ve put so much work into the footy club, and they trusted me by taking me really early in the draft.

“The first couple of years were really tough, but I’m just starting to see some of the success that we can have and I wouldn’t want to miss out on any of that, so I think the next six years are going to be an amazing time to be a part of the footy club.

“I want to be right there riding every high and every low.”

Brayshaw joins a long list of core Dockers to commit to the club long-term, including fellow vice captain Caleb Serong, midfielder Hayden Young, ruck pair Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy, key defender Brennan Cox and spearhead Josh Treacy.

DOCKERS LOCKED IN UNTIL 2027 AND BEYOND

• 2027: Caleb Serong, Luke Ryan, Heath Chapman, Josh Draper, Alex Pearce, Brandon Walker, Cooper Simpson, Murphy Reid
• 2028: Jordan Clark
• 2029: Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson, Shai Bolton
• 2030: Brennan Cox, Sean Darcy, Josh Treacy
• 2031: Andrew Brayshaw
• 2033: Hayden Young

Dockers list boss David Walls said it was a testament to Brayshaw’s commitment to the club that he “never entertained” exploring free agency.

“He would have been highly sought after, but it was a positive negotiation with Andy and his management that always centred on his future at Fremantle.

“Andy’s been integral to the growth and improvement of our playing list, plus our culture on and off field. He’s lived up to being selected with pick number two and has become a great leader.

“He plays hard, is truly selfless and is one of the best two-way runners in the game.”

The Victorian product has played 146 games for the Dockers since he was drafted with pick No.2 in 2017.

He finished runner-up in the Doig Medal in 2024 for the second consecutive season after claiming the award in 2022.

That same year, Brayshaw earned All-Australian honours and was voted the AFL’s Most Valuable Player by his peers.