Matthew Parker will return to South Fremantle Football Club for the remainder of the 2021 Optus WAFL Season after being approved to play by the Richmond Football Club.
Under the WAFL Rules and Regulations, any WAFL player that is selected in the Mid-Season Rookie Draft has the right to return to their original club to participate in finals.
The West Australian Football Commission, Richmond Football Club, South Fremantle Football Club and the AFL have reached an agreement, which will allow Parker to play in the upcoming Optus WAFL Finals Series.