Saturday twilight footy sees a crucial top-eight tussle in the making of with fifth placed Geelong Cats travelling out west to face sixth placed Fremantle Dockers. A win could put either side in the top four, while a defeat will have them hanging on for a place in the top eight.
The Cats sit fifth, level on points with third placed Port Adelaide. The Dockers are two points behind the Cats, and given Brisbane and GWS play each other this weekend.
Fremantle looked to be set in third when they led by 25 points early in the last quarter, before allowing five straight goals to let Essendon Bombers keep their season alive. The Dockers tied the game with 36 seconds left on the clock, but conceded a crucial centre clearance that allowed the Bombers to score a match winning point that kicked Fremantle out of top four.
Geelong, meanwhile, had to work hard to overcome a gallant Adelaide outfit, thanks to 6 goals from Jeremy Cameron to secure a top four position. The Cats trailed by 10 points in the final term, before kicking three of the final four goals of the game to secure a crucial victory.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Fremantle vs Geelong Cats in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Fremantle vs Geelong Cats date and start time
| Date | Saturday, August 10, 2024 |
| Start time | 4:35pm AEST/ 4:05pm ACST/ 2:35pm AWST |
| Venue | Optus Stadium |
| Location | Burswood, Australia |
How to watch Fremantle vs Geelong Cats on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Fremantle vs Geelong Cats 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 Geelong Cats game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, but 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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- 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 Geelong Cats team news
Fremantle vs Geelong Cats
Fremantle's Tom Emmett has been suspended for one match after making a reckless tackle over the weekend. Josh Treacy reported knee pain but is expected to participate. Oscar McDonald, Ollie Murphy, and Michael Walters might all be considered for inclusion next week.
As for Geelong, Sam De Koning had Cats supporters anxious after an injury scare last weekend, but he will be put through his paces at training this week and may have a chance to play. Gary Rohan is undergoing concussion procedures, but if he passes all of the necessary testing, he will be eligible for selection. Mark O'Connor will be out for a few weeks with a knee injury.
| Position | Fremantle | Geelong Cats |
|---|---|---|
| FB | Luke Ryan, Joshua Draper, Brennan Cox | Mitch Duncan, Jack Henry, Jake Kolodjashnij |
| HB | Brandon Walker, Heath Chapman, Jordan Clark | Lawson Humphries, Zach Guthrie, Mark Blicavs |
| C | Jaeger O'Meara, Hayden Young, Jeremy Sharp | Max Holmes, Tom Atkins, Oliver Dempsey |
| HF | Andrew Brayshaw, Sam Switkowski, Michael Frederick | Tyson Stengle, Brad Close, Shaun Mannagh |
| FF | Jye Amiss, Matthew Johnson, Luke Jackson | Shannon Neale, Jeremy Cameron, Oliver Henry |
| FOL | Sean Darcy, Caleb Serong, Nat Fyfe | Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Stewart |
| IC | Sam Sturt, Karl Worner, Corey Wagner, Patrick Voss, Bailey Banfield | Zach Tuohy, Gary Rohan, Tanner Bruhn, Gryan Miers, Jack Bowes |
| EMG | Matt Taberner, Nathan O'Driscoll, Neil Erasmus | Oisin Mullin, Jed Bews, Mitch Knevitt |
Fremantle vs Geelong Form
Fremantle: WWLWL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R21 | Essendon 90-89 Fremantle |
| R20 | Fremantle 110-75 West Coast |
| R19 | Fremantle 116-66 Melbourne |
| R18 | Hawthorn 87-74 Fremantle |
| R17 | Fremantle 105-54 Richmond |
Geelong: WWLWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R21 | Geelong 90-85 Adelaide |
| R20 | North Melbourne 66-106 Geelong |
| R19 | Geelong 48-95 Western Bulldogs |
| R18 | Collingwood 71-91 Geelong |
| R17 | Geelong 110-59 Hawthorn |
Fremantle vs Geelong Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Cats 64-71 Dockers |
| 2023 | Dockers 106-77 Cats |
| 2022 | Cats 66-69 Dockers |
| 2021 | Dockers 31-100 Cats |
| 2020 | Dockers 16-48 Cats |