Chad Warner has revealed a major part of Fremantle’s pitch to lure him to the Dockers revolved around playing in the club’s first premiership.

Warner signed a two-year deal to remain at Sydney last month, turning his back on heavy interest from both West Australian clubs.

The 23-year-old, who is now reportedly one of the AFL’s highest paid players after signing his contract extension, opened up on the details of the Dockers’ play to lure him back home to Perth.

“(Fremantle) obviously haven’t won a first premiership yet, so that was a big kind of talking point for them and being a part of that and how you could be a part of that,” Warner told club media.

“That is a massive thing that would probably excite people as well, that if you go to that club you could be a part of their first premiership.”

Warner only briefly touched on West Coast’s pitch, confirming he played golf with Eagles chief executive Don Pyke, who he had a pre-existing relationship with at Sydney.

Warner added that unfinished business with the Swans, who have lost two grand finals in comprehensive fashion over the past three seasons, played a part in his decision to stay.

Sydney were defeated by Brisbane in last year’s decided by 60 points, after going down to Geelong by 81 points in 2022.

“I think I would never really be satisfied unless I had success with this group as well,” he said.

“Even if you did have success down the track with another team, it would be great. But I think the boys here, I really want to succeed with them and do well with them.

“I think we are in the window now, which also played a massive part to re-signing.”

Warner said he was not bothered by the added attention on him, including the speculation that followed his purchase of a multi-million dollar home in the Perth suburb of Applecross.

The East Fremantle product added he made the final decision after returning to Sydney from WA during the club’s bye, after he began leaning towards staying at the Swans following the win over the Dockers at Optus Stadium.

“You obviously can’t really get away from it. It’s always there. You go on your phone, on social media... and it’ll just pop up,” he said.

“I could probably read all that, to be honest, and be fine with it... I didn’t mind it to be honest.”