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Looks like we have a process underway lads ....

31st May 2014

The South Fremantle Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club announce business case for co-tenancy.

The South Fremantle Football Club (SFFC) and East Fremantle Football Club (EFFC) are to investigate the opportunity for co-tenancy at Fremantle Oval.

The business case will involve investigating a range of different options which may include EFFC staying at East Fremantle Oval or co-locating with the SFFC at Fremantle Oval. The advantages and disadvantages of these options along with the associated costs will be determined during the course of the business case.

The SFFC & EFFC have a proud history in the Fremantle community and this investigation recognizes the commitment of each Club to the greater Fremantle community and to Club members to assess whether co-tenancy is best for our long term future. This decision to create a business case is for the sustainability of both clubs as well as ensuring Fremantle Oval continues to be an important community hub.

The SFFC, apart from 1906 has played home games at Fremantle Oval since its foundation in 1900. From foundation in 1898 to the completion of the 1952 season and with the exception of 1906, EFFC played home games at Fremantle Oval.

The coming together of the two Port Clubs to investigate their facilities future recognizes the potential benefits of co-tenancy, including increased activity in the City of Fremantle, with the potential for a WAFL game being fixtured in Fremantle almost every week of the WAFL season, along with the capital and operational cost efficiencies associated by sharing facilities.

Our CEO, Stuart Kemp stressed the importance of the business case, ‘it would be negligent of SFFC to our members not to investigate all sustainability opportunities for the betterment of the organisation and its future, the process that will be undertaken as part of the business case will assist the club in this regard’.

‘This is a passionate topic for our members and fans and we will be doing everything possible to develop a business case that one, is financially and historically prudent and two, takes into account stakeholders concerns.’ he said.

‘I can’t stress enough that all key stakeholders will be part of this process and its only early days, the finer details are yet to be determined and myself and the Board feel it’s important to investigate all options to secure the future of the football club’.

The State Government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, is helping facilitate the process of this investigation and the resultant business case. The City of Fremantle has also shown support for the project and naturally will be involved as a key stakeholder.

SFFC & EFFC acknowledge the cooperation that will be required through this investigation and welcome the opportunity to work together through this process and acknowledge that the process will require the cooperation and goodwill of all stakeholders

The rivalry between SFFC & EFFC, seeded in history, remains strong today. The Clubs share a passionate common ambition to outperform one another on field and this will never change. ‘It is reasonable to suggest the rivalry between the two clubs could amplify if co-tenancy is possible’, our CEO said.

It is anticipated the business case will be completed within 20 weeks from the date of commission.

Not only do I think its a good move, but a necessary one.
And EF did play home games at Fremantle Oval, its not like its new.
It will be great to have WAFL footy played in the heart of Fremantle every week. It is an historic venue, the most historical suburban ground currently still in use in Australia.

It will stabilize the grounds future for a long time, and I would think given the commercial broadcasting interest developing, fixed camera venues being quoted would almost assure television coverage being based there. This would be a financial benefit to both clubs in terms of packaging sponsorship proposals.

I reckon this move is a real positive for both clubs. It has worked out fine for the Leederville co-tenents. Not without some problems , but always in the end workable.

Southerner wrote: Looks like we have a process underway lads ....

31st May 2014

The South Fremantle Football Club and East Fremantle Football Club announce business case for co-tenancy.

The South Fremantle Football Club (SFFC) and East Fremantle Football Club (EFFC) are to investigate the opportunity for co-tenancy at Fremantle Oval.

The business case will involve investigating a range of different options which may include EFFC staying at East Fremantle Oval or co-locating with the SFFC at Fremantle Oval. The advantages and disadvantages of these options along with the associated costs will be determined during the course of the business case.

The SFFC & EFFC have a proud history in the Fremantle community and this investigation recognizes the commitment of each Club to the greater Fremantle community and to Club members to assess whether co-tenancy is best for our long term future. This decision to create a business case is for the sustainability of both clubs as well as ensuring Fremantle Oval continues to be an important community hub.

The SFFC, apart from 1906 has played home games at Fremantle Oval since its foundation in 1900. From foundation in 1898 to the completion of the 1952 season and with the exception of 1906, EFFC played home games at Fremantle Oval.

The coming together of the two Port Clubs to investigate their facilities future recognizes the potential benefits of co-tenancy, including increased activity in the City of Fremantle, with the potential for a WAFL game being fixtured in Fremantle almost every week of the WAFL season, along with the capital and operational cost efficiencies associated by sharing facilities.

Our CEO, Stuart Kemp stressed the importance of the business case, ‘it would be negligent of SFFC to our members not to investigate all sustainability opportunities for the betterment of the organisation and its future, the process that will be undertaken as part of the business case will assist the club in this regard’.

‘This is a passionate topic for our members and fans and we will be doing everything possible to develop a business case that one, is financially and historically prudent and two, takes into account stakeholders concerns.’ he said.

‘I can’t stress enough that all key stakeholders will be part of this process and its only early days, the finer details are yet to be determined and myself and the Board feel it’s important to investigate all options to secure the future of the football club’.

The State Government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, is helping facilitate the process of this investigation and the resultant business case. The City of Fremantle has also shown support for the project and naturally will be involved as a key stakeholder.

SFFC & EFFC acknowledge the cooperation that will be required through this investigation and welcome the opportunity to work together through this process and acknowledge that the process will require the cooperation and goodwill of all stakeholders

The rivalry between SFFC & EFFC, seeded in history, remains strong today. The Clubs share a passionate common ambition to outperform one another on field and this will never change. ‘It is reasonable to suggest the rivalry between the two clubs could amplify if co-tenancy is possible’, our CEO said.

It is anticipated the business case will be completed within 20 weeks from the date of commission.

East Fremantle emailed the same press statement to members earlier this morning.

As long as they jazz up the facilities for spectators I guess it could be a good thing.

and have a bar where those who want to have some beers don't have to drink them from behind glass

I think this is inevitable given the state of East Fremantle Oval and the lack of support of the council for renovation of the ground. I think it will be a good thing for the WAFL and both clubs. If Fremantle Oval can get some funding for a facilities upgrade, it will be a good place for a WAFL game every week.

Tiger of old wrote: and have a bar where those who want to have some beers don't have to drink them from behind glass

100% TOG. Worst place to watch footy if you want to ahve a beer at the same time/.

That fark for that, I have continual stated on this forum that not only will this happen , but it should happen ASAP,,


Let's hope for a early resolution,

East Fremantle should move out of Shark Park so it can go the way of Richmond Raceway. I feel it is the right thing to do. But where do we go? that is the question. i have heard a few different ideas - including Willetton! the romantic choice would be to go back to Fremantle Oval. But is there space for all those premiership flags. How much will it cost to build our clubrooms and do we have the money?