Fremantle players, including Shai Bolton, Alex Pearce, and Michael Walters, are expected to represent the All Stars in this exhibition match against their AFL teammates.

The exhibition match serves as an inspiration for young Indigenous players and communities, reinforcing a commitment to inclusion within the sport.

Fremantle's CEO, Simon Garlick, expressed pride in the club's history of Indigenous representation and its strong connections with Indigenous communities across Australia.

The Dockers have a legacy of over 2,500 AFL games played by 36 Indigenous male players, showcasing their long-standing commitment to diversity.

Tanya Hosch, the AFL general manager of social policy and inclusion, emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players to the sport.

Players participating in the match hope to continue the legacy of notable Indigenous athletes such as Lance Franklin, Cyril Rioli, and Eddie Betts.

The match is significant as it is the first Indigenous exhibition game in a decade, commemorating over 80 years since a historic 1944 match between an all-Aboriginal team and a combined SANFL team during World War II.

On February 15, 2024, the Fremantle Dockers will compete against an Indigenous All Stars team in an exhibition match at Perth's Optus Stadium.

This event marks the return of the AFL Indigenous All Stars, who will play for the first time since 2015, celebrating Indigenous cultures in Australian rules football.