Lisa's locked in! Dockers' coach inks two-year extension
Fremantle have locked in senior coach Lisa Webb for another two seasons, just weeks out from the club's 2025 AFLW campaign.
Webb, who has been at the helm for the past two seasons after playing six games for the Dockers in 2018, will remain in purple until at least the end of 2027.
It comes after Fremantle returned to finals last year, having finished fifth on the ladder despite missing key players including captain Ange Stannett and four-time best and fairest winner Kiara Bowers, as well as spearhead Aine Tighe for most of the season.
Webb said her players had shown 'incredible determination and a willingness to learn and adapt' as she signed the dotted line on a two-year extension. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Lisa Webb, Senior Coach of the Dockers addresses the players at the break during the 2024 AFLW Round 08 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos) Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos
'It's been a privilege to witness their growth and see them embrace challenges with such enthusiasm,' Webb said.
Dockers head of AFLW Claire Heffernan was thrilled to re-sign the 41-year-old as the club chases a maiden premiership.
'The positive impact Webby has had on our program has been immeasurable' Heffernan said.
'Her commitment to educating and developing our players, as well as building a connected and high performing culture allows us to constantly evolve and build towards sustained success.
'We are confident that under her continued leadership, Fremantle will achieve even greater heights in the coming seasons.'
Fremantle will travel to Alberton Oval to face Port Adelaide in their season-opening clash on August 17, before hosting Brisbane at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on August 23 in their first home game.
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