Josh Treacy

Emerging Fremantle forward Josh Treacy signs new contract

The Dockers have announced their third re-signing in as many days.

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Annie Ireland

Fremantle tall forward Josh Treacy has signed a three-year deal to keep him at the Dockers until the end of 2026.

Treacy was taken at Pick No.7 in the 2020 Rookie Draft from the Bendigo Pioneers and is becoming an integral part of Fremantle's side, having played every game since Round 8.

Treacy has managed eight goals so far this season, including two goals in a career-best game against Sydney, where he also had 14 disposals, six marks and four tackles.

Head of Player Personnel at Fremantle David Walls said it was an easy decision to re-sign Treacy.

"Josh is loving life at Fremantle, and we were happy to see him commit for the three years," Walls said.

"Josh can see a long-term future for himself at Fremantle and he was keen to commit and just wanted to repay the Club."

"He's loving his time in West Australia, loving his time with his teammates and coaches and it was relatively straightforward to get the contract done."

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Josh Treacy of the Dockers in action during the AFL Community Series match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on March 07, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Treacy has overcome an ankle injury, glandular fever and form issues to earn his new contract, with a stint for Fremantle's WAFL side Peel from Rounds 2-7 reigniting his love for the game.

"I'm extremely grateful and excited at the same time for the opportunity and the faith the Club have shown to me," Treacy said.

"I've had a bit of an up and down three years, but I'm certainly on the way up and hopefully I can continue to build for another three years."

"It's been a bit of a challenge but I think for the better. Without having gone through those issues, I don't know if I'd be in the situation I am right now."

It has been a big week at Fremantle, with Treacy the third player to re-sign this week alongside Jye Amiss and Matthew Johnson.

Published by
Annie Ireland