Membership Base
Despite a relative lack of on-field success, Fremantle has surprised many with record membership figures. The club in 2005 had the fastest growing membership in the AFL competition with home crowds growing at a similar rate. The club's recent membership slogans have emphasised the passion of Fremantle fans for their team.
| Season | Members | Change from previous season | Finishing position | Average home match crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18,456 | – | 13th | 23,361 |
| 1996 | 19,622 | 1166 (+6.32%) | 13th | 22,473 |
| 1997 | 19,949 | 327 (+1.67%) | 12th | 21,982 |
| 1998 | 22,186 | 2237 (+11.21%) | 15th | 23,104 |
| 1999 | 24,896 | 2710 (+12.21%) | 15th | 23,972 |
| 2000 | 24,925 | 29 (+0.12%) | 12th | 22,357 |
| 2001 | 23,898 | 1027 (−4.12%) | 16th | 21,258 |
| 2002 | 23,775 | 123 (−0.51%) | 13th | 26,359 |
| 2003 | 25,347 | 1572 (+6.61%) | 5th | 30,681 |
| 2004 | 32,259 | 6912 (+27.27%) | 9th | 36,258 |
| 2005 | 34,124 | 1865 (+5.78%) | 10th | 35,224 |
| 2006 | 35,666 | 1542 (+4.52%) | 3rd | 36,569 |
| 2007 | 43,343 | 7677 (+21.52%) | 11th | 37,474 |
| 2008 | 43,366 | 23 (+0.05%) | 14th | 35,877 |
| 2009 | 39,206 | 4160 (−9.6%) | 14th | 33,144 |
| 2010 | 39,854 | 648 (+1.63%) | 6th | 36,572 |
| 2011 | 42,762 | 2908 (+6.8%) | 11th | 34,394 |
| 2012 | 41,705 | 1057 (-2.4%) | 7th | 33,386 |
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