Bailey Banfield - Signs 2 Year Extension [UFA 2026]

[Cursedsword02]

The 26-year-old medium forward from Freo is an Unrestricted Free Agent this year due to being delisted and re-rookied years ago.

Any chance he might get looked at by rival clubs looking for a ready-made forward?

 

[tigs2010]

Should be as busy as the Harley Reid thread.

 

[Jeremias]

There was a bit of talk somewhere (can’t remember where - will have a look) that Carlton was sniffing around.

 

[branedotorg]

There was a bit of talk somewhere (can’t remember where - will have a look) that Carlton was sniffing around.

I saw some vague speculation too but thought it was fans, not media

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Feels like he has that many staying factors that we'd have to offer something pretty disrespectful for him to leave. Currently engaged, family business based in WA, does a bunch of community work, is Freo's sustainability officer. But then again, we have form in the "disrespectful offer" department.

In general, seems like Freo are holding off on contract talks until they have their ducks in a row and know around what they're gonna be investing come trade and draft periods. Part of that is most of our OOC players are a bit meh, but there's a few on that list who you'd think we should have a pretty good idea what we're gonna offer by now, including Banfield.

 

[THE_GUN]

Enter - St Kilda & North

 

[Mr Cheese]

There was a bit of talk somewhere (can’t remember where - will have a look) that Carlton was sniffing around.

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[madjoe]

Feels like he has that many staying factors that we'd have to offer something pretty disrespectful for him to leave. Currently engaged, family business based in WA, does a bunch of community work, is Freo's sustainability officer. But then again, we have form in the "disrespectful offer" department.

In general, seems like Freo are holding off on contract talks until they have their ducks in a row and know around what they're gonna be investing come trade and draft periods. Part of that is most of our OOC players are a bit meh, but there's a few on that list who you'd think we should have a pretty good idea what we're gonna offer by now, including Banfield.

Am i wrong in thinking his family own a company that puts stacks into freo? was a wild thought going around you guys kept him on the list for this long due to the dollars his family bring in.. in saying that he has had a decent year.

 

[DragoDelph]

Am i wrong in thinking his family own a company that puts stacks into freo? was a wild thought going around you guys kept him on the list for this long due to the dollars his family bring in.. in saying that he has had a decent year.

Willie Creek Pearls.
Minor sponsor, but put a stack into the club over covid.

Bailey would be earning plenty outside of the cap as well. Sustainability Officer, Fronts the Starlight program and purple hands foundation.

 

[FreoGirl]

Willie Creek Pearls.
Minor sponsor, but put a stack into the club over covid.

Bailey would be earning plenty outside of the cap as well. Sustainability Officer, Fronts the Starlight program and purple hands foundation.

He also got something ridiculously high on his ATAR. He should have played 100 games for Freo by the end of the season.

What happens when an AFL dream turns to dust

Bailey Banfield was left shocked and disappointed when he was ignored by every AFL club in the 2016 rookie draft. Now, not only is the Fremantle midfielder raising eyebrows in the national competition, some say he could even one day be running it.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

He also got something ridiculously high on his ATAR. He should have played 100 games for Freo by the end of the season.

What happens when an AFL dream turns to dust

Bailey Banfield was left shocked and disappointed when he was ignored by every AFL club in the 2016 rookie draft. Now, not only is the Fremantle midfielder raising eyebrows in the national competition, some say he could even one day be running it.

www.abc.net.au

His fiancee is also a complete smoke show

Guy is crushing life really

 

[exxcessivve]

He’s been disrespected for many years by fans and club. I reckon he’s an iconic player of this era of Freo and his effort has been consistently high. I don’t know if the stats reflect it but I feel like he’s contributed something important in every game he’s played the last two or three years.

 

[masai tu]

He’s a pearler.

Sign him up.

 

[Joao]

Never been happier for a battler to become a good player. Seems like an absolute legend off-field.

Definitely want to keep and that might not always have been the case.

 

[FreoGirl]

Banfield’s dedication rewarded with multi-year deal

Bailey Banfield has signed on with Fremantle

www.fremantlefc.com.au

Hope he still feels the same way

A desire to be in Fremantle’s first premiership side was the driving force behind Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

28

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

MG

175.5

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

MG

109.5

2star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

200.4

4star

’s decision to commit to the Club for the next two seasons, signing on until 2024.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Enter - St Kilda & North

Yeah Wouldn’t mind him especially for free

 

[CatToTheFuture]

How is this guy still not signed? One of the most under rated players in the comp

 

[FreoGirl]

How is this guy still not signed? One of the most under rated players in the comp

he has been offered a contract - he just hasn't signed it yet.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

he has been offered a contract - he just hasn't signed it yet.

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Surely Freo is not the only club putting a contract to him either

 

[FreoGirl]

Surely Freo is not the only club putting a contract to him either

Colin Young is his manager - that says everything!

The article says he is happy at Freo. He typically waits until the end of a season to sign.

 

[Stamos]

he has been offered a contract - he just hasn't signed it yet.

That's not what that article says?

 

[FreoGirl]

That's not what that article says?

the article said his manager was negotiating - that suggests he isn't happy with the contract (maybe the length). Twomey is far more reliable than any journo from The West. The West loves to publish anything negative about Freo. In 2021 he got a 1 year contract (he signed in September). In 2022 he signed until 2024. He clearly likes to get the season out of the way first.

Banfield’s dedication rewarded with multi-year deal

Bailey Banfield has signed on with Fremantle

www.fremantlefc.com.au

"A desire to be in Fremantle’s first premiership side was the driving force behind Bailey Banfield’s decision to commit to the Club for the next two seasons, signing on until 2024."

Young Dog recommits, Roo wants to stay, Dockers offer deal

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

DOCKER'S OFFER ​

FREMANTLE has tabled an offer to Bailey Banfield as the free agent enjoys a career-best season with the Dockers.

Banfield has been offered a multi-year deal to remain at the club, having played 15 games this season and kicked 18 goals.

The versatile forward has become a permanent fixture in Justin Longmuir's side and the new deal would be reward for his consistency in 2024.

Banfield, 26, has played 90 games for the Dockers and qualified as a free agent after previously being delisted by the Dockers in 2020 during the COVID list cuts. – Callum Twomey

 

[Stamos]

the article said his manager was negotiating - that suggests he isn't happy with the contract (maybe the length). Twomey is far more reliable than any journo from The West. The West loves to publish anything negative about Freo. In 2021 he got a 1 year contract (he signed in September). In 2022 he signed until 2024. He clearly likes to get the season out of the way first.

Banfield’s dedication rewarded with multi-year deal

Bailey Banfield has signed on with Fremantle

www.fremantlefc.com.au

"A desire to be in Fremantle’s first premiership side was the driving force behind Bailey Banfield’s decision to commit to the Club for the next two seasons, signing on until 2024."

Young Dog recommits, Roo wants to stay, Dockers offer deal

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

DOCKER'S OFFER ​

FREMANTLE has tabled an offer to Bailey Banfield as the free agent enjoys a career-best season with the Dockers.

Banfield has been offered a multi-year deal to remain at the club, having played 15 games this season and kicked 18 goals.

The versatile forward has become a permanent fixture in Justin Longmuir's side and the new deal would be reward for his consistency in 2024.

Banfield, 26, has played 90 games for the Dockers and qualified as a free agent after previously being delisted by the Dockers in 2020 during the COVID list cuts. – Callum Twomey

Oh, ok, Twomey's article says it.
Not disputing that it's happened, just that it didn't say that in that WA articled.

 

[FreoGirl]

Oh, ok, Twomey's article says it.
Not disputing that it's happened, just that it didn't say that in that WA articled.

there were a lot of very annoyed Freo supporters on The West's social media, but that is pretty common

 

[Anzacday]

The article says he is PRETTY happy at Freo.

One word can make a difference.
That said, being a W.A. lad he will probably stay.