Diehard fans spot Fremantle legends in Port City as ‘Moose’ car paints town purple

Fremantle is officially gripped by Grand Final fever — and local fans are going to absolute extremes to prove their devotion ahead of Saturday’s historic clash.

Lucky supporters strolling through Freo on Monday morning got the ultimate pre-game bonus when they bumped into fan-favourite club legends Hayden Ballantyne and Shaun McManus.

For 20-year member Jeanette Hankinson, it was a moment she’ll never forget.

“I found my two favourite players of all over the years. How cool is that?” Ms Hankinson said.

“I had a selfie with Shaun once at Bunnings a few years ago, but this is better — this one’s got a few more decorations.”

Ms Hankinson, who will be watching the big dance at home alongside her son and grandson — who has been attending games since he was just three years old — said she has total belief in the squad.

“I’m excited and nervous. I’m excited for the guys. I hope they win,” she said.

She also gave her tick of approval to former star McManus, who will present the premiership cup on Saturday if the Dockers take out the big dance.

“Because he’s a special person, and he was a great footballer. He was my favourite.”

Meanwhile, diehard fan RJ Walsh — who has bled purple for all 27 years she’s lived in Perth — is taking her obsession to another level on the roads.

Ms Walsh is the proud owner of a brand-new, purple car affectionately named “Alex” in honour of Dockers captain Alex Pearce - complete with a “Moose” sign displayed across the dash.

“I’ve been a Dockers fan for as long as I’ve lived in Perth,” Ms Walsh said.

“This season, they’ve given us so much. This year has just been absolutely mint.

“I mean, the amount of come-from-behinds, the smothers, the fend-offs... the entertainment has just been so brilliant, and our team, our young men, are just so beautiful.