 In 1999 he continued his good form, which included a 27-disposal haul against Melbourne in Round 22.2000 was Fraser's final year, and not being able to break into the premiership winning side saw him forced into retirement after 65 games with the Bombers, for a career total of 110.Fraser pursued a career in umpiring following his retirement and by 2001 had umpired in the Victorian Football League.