Fremantle’s mid-season AFL surge has hit a speed bump, with forward Michael Frederick to serve a one-game club suspension for breaking a team rule on drinking.
The 22-year-old will miss Saturday’s home game against Hawthorn and also not play in the WAFL.
The Dockers announced on Tuesday that Frederick drank alcohol after Sunday’s win over Brisbane and this went against team standards, given they have a six-day break to the Hawthorn game.
Fremantle said the decision was made after consulting the team’s leadership group.
“Michael is remorseful and makes no excuses for his actions,” said Dockers football boss Peter Bell.
“The club is proud of the culture it has built in recent years and that is mainly due to the strong commitment to the trademark that the players and staff adhere to every day.”
He added Fremantle would continue to support Fredericks so he makes better decisions.