Mystery surrounds an expletive-laden social media rant, aimed at Fremantle and attributed to their former player Shane Yarran.
Five days after the troubled Docker announced his AFL retirement, two posts appeared on a Facebook page that was said to belong to Yarran.
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The posts took aim at the club culture at the Dockers, coach Ross Lyon and Brownlow Medallist Nat Fyfe.
Fremantle have issued a statement, saying they have been unable to make contact with Yarran.
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But they added he contacted a club official in a text message to say he did not have a Facebook account.
"Despite numerous attempts, the club has not been able to talk directly to Shane Yarran regarding posts made from a social media account in his name," a club spokesman said.
"However, last night, Shane advised a club official via SMS that he did not have a Facebook account."
The account from which the posts were made has now been deactivated."
The least abusive of the accusations read: "Fremantle Dockers are the worst club in AFL history.
"It took me to be drafted by them to see with my own eyes."
A second post read (verbatim): "Fremantle Dockers is the fakiest AFL club in the combition ... promise you they will never win a premaship. OK, Ross Lyon, f---ing give it up."
Yarran is believed to be on holiday in the Kimberley.
He is facing assault-related charges over two separate incidents.
Fremantle boss Steve Rosich had said on Monday the club would continue to support Yarran in his retirement.
AAP