Players Who Played for Fremantle and Sydney
Five players have played senior AFL for both Fremantle and Sydney since 1990, led by Troy Cook (150 games for Fremantle, 43 for Sydney). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Five players have played senior AFL for both Fremantle and Sydney since 1990, led by Troy Cook (150 games for Fremantle, 43 for Sydney).
- 1.Troy Cook193 games
- Fremantle 150 · 2000–2007
- Sydney 43 · 1997–1999
- 2.Joel Hamling115 games
- Fremantle 68 · 2017–2019, 2021–2023
- Sydney 24 · 2025–2026
- Western Bulldogs 23 · 2015–2016
- 3.Andrew McGovern83 games
- Fremantle 63 · 1995–1998
- Sydney 20 · 1992–1993
- 4.Scott Watters106 games
- Fremantle 26 · 1995–1996
- Sydney 37 · 1993–1994
- West Coast 43 · 1990–1992
- 5.John Hutton36 games
- Fremantle 13 · 1995
- Sydney 5 · 1993
- Brisbane Bears 18 · 1992
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Fremantle and Sydney since 1990, led by Troy Cook (150 games for Fremantle, 43 for Sydney).
- One went from Fremantle to Sydney, and four the other way.
- Three of the 5 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Joel Hamling, in 2026.
- That ranks 138 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Fremantle | Sydney | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Cook | 150 (2000–2007) | 43 (1997–1999) | – | 193 |
| Joel Hamling | 68 (2017–2019, 2021–2023) | 24 (2025–2026) | Western Bulldogs 23 | 115 |
| Andrew McGovern | 63 (1995–1998) | 20 (1992–1993) | – | 83 |
| Scott Watters† | 26 (1995–1996) | 37 (1993–1994) | West Coast 43 | 106 |
| John Hutton | 13 (1995) | 5 (1993) | Brisbane Bears 18 | 36 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Fremantle and Sydney since 1990, led by Troy Cook (150 games for Fremantle, 43 for Sydney). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Troy Cook played the most games for Fremantle: 150. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Troy Cook played the most games for Sydney: 43. See the list→
- One of them played for Fremantle first and four played for Sydney first. See the list→
- Three of the 5 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 260 players have played senior AFL for Fremantle since 1990, and 128 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 313 players have played senior AFL for Sydney since 1990, and 163 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Fremantle shares the most players with Melbourne: 16. See them→
- Sydney shares the most players with Collingwood: 23. See them→
- Did Troy Cook play for Fremantle and Sydney? Yes: 150 games for Fremantle (2000–2007) and 43 for Sydney (1997–1999). See the list→
- Did Joel Hamling play for Fremantle and Sydney? Yes: 68 games for Fremantle (2017–2019, 2021–2023) and 24 for Sydney (2025–2026). See the list→
- Did Andrew McGovern play for Fremantle and Sydney? Yes: 63 games for Fremantle (1995–1998) and 20 for Sydney (1992–1993). See the list→
- Did Scott Watters play for Fremantle and Sydney? Yes: 26 games for Fremantle (1995–1996) and 37 for Sydney (1993–1994). See the list→
- Did John Hutton play for Fremantle and Sydney? Yes: 13 games for Fremantle (1995) and 5 for Sydney (1993). See the list→
More club pairings
Fremantle shares the most with
Sydney shares the most with
- Collingwood & Sydney (23)
- St Kilda & Sydney (19)
- Carlton & Sydney (16)
- Brisbane & Sydney (15)
- Hawthorn & Sydney (15)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Fremantle and Sydney?
Five players have played senior AFL for both Fremantle and Sydney since 1990, led by Troy Cook (150 games for Fremantle, 43 for Sydney).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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