The Fremantle Dockers (3-3) will be desperate to return to winning ways when they take on the Western Bulldogs (3-3) in AFL Round 7 action at Optus Stadium on Saturday.
After a fast start to the year winning their opening three games, the Dockers have dropped their last three. That includes a humiliating display against West Coast Eagles in the Western Derby, going down 105-68 in their first defeat against their cross-town rivals in the last six meetings.
Fremantle have been a bottom-six team in offense.
The Western Bulldogs were under scrutiny ahead of their round 6 clash with St Kilda last weekend, but silenced their critics by destroying the Saints in the first half, scoring 76 points to 27 before the main break, ultimately cruising to a 124-64 win.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Fremantle vs. Bulldogs in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Fremantle vs. Bulldogs date and start time
| Date | Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
| Start time | 7:40 pm AEST/ 7:10 pm ACST/ 5:40 pm AWST |
| Venue | Optus Stadium |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia |
How to watch Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs game on?
The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 on free-to-air TV, and will also be available to watch via Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Fremantle vs. team news
Fremantle Dockers team news
Following their shocking loss to the Eagles in Derby 58, the Dockers are almost certain to make changes. Jye Amiss' concussion will most likely allow Matt Taberner to return from his rest last week.
Defender Hayden Young missed the final 19 minutes of the Derby due to hamstring soreness, although that was simply a precautionary measure.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | Darcy, Jackson, Knobel, Jones, Reidy |
| Defender | McDonald, Pearce, Ollie Murphy, Cox, Draper, Voss, Chapman, Clark, Ryan, Hughes, Worner, Young, Walker, Wagner |
| Midfielder | O'Meara, Serong, Fyfe, Brayshaw, Aish, Sharp, Brodie, Erasmus, Simpson, O'Driscoll, Johnson, Williams, Stanley |
| Forward | Davies, Corbett, Taberner, Amiss, Treacy, Kuek, Sturt, Walters, Emmett, Frederick, Murphy, Switkowski, Delean, Banfield |
Western Bulldogs team news
In a huge boost for the Bulldogs, midfielder Tom Liberatore is set to be available for this Saturday's contest in Perth.
Young ruckman Bailey Smith is inching closer to returning to the VFL after recovering from a knee injury. However, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is still expected to be missing for personal reasons.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | Smith, English |
| Defender | Busslinger, Coffield, O'Donnell, Khamis, Keath, Gardner, Duryea, Richards, Bramble, Dale, Cleary, Johannisen |
| Midfielder | Treloar, Bontempelli, Smith, Sanders, Macrae, Gallagher, Baker, Vandermeer, Poulter, McNeil, Williams |
| Forward | Weightman, Clarke, West, Harmes, Jones, Bedendo, Freijah, Scott, Jones, Arthur, Naughton, Daniel, O'Driscoll, Garcia, Ugle-Hagan, Lobb, Darcy, Croft |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/23 | Western Bulldogs 102-73 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 21/04/23 | Fremantle Dockers 69-118 Western Bulldogs | AFL |
| 03/09/22 | Fremantle Dockers 73-60 Western Bulldogs | AFL |
| 06/08/22 | Western Bulldogs 78-95 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 06/06/21 | Fremantle Dockers 65-93 Western Bulldogs | AFL |