Fremantle Dockers faces a nerve-wracking weekend as they watch all eight games unfold, hoping for favorable outcomes before their final match of the round against Port Adelaide Power.
With Hawthorn expected to handle North Melbourne on Saturday, Fremantle's fate hinges on the results of the two games preceding their own on Sunday.
To keep their finals hopes alive, the Dockers need either the Western Bulldogs or Carlton to lose. Should one of these outcomes occur, a victory over Port Adelaide would secure Fremantle's place in the September action.
Fremantle finds itself in this tense situation due to three consecutive losses by narrow margins of 1, 11, and 9 points. They had opportunities to win all three games but now face a scenario where they are reliant on other results.
In contrast, Port Adelaide enters Sunday's match with no concerns about their playoff standing. Regardless of the outcome, the Power will finish in the top four, with the only objective being to secure a top two spot.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Fremantle vs Port Adelaide in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide date and start time
| Date | Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
| Start time | 6:10 pm AEST/ 5:40 pm ACST/ 4:10 pm AWST |
| Venue | Optus Stadium |
| Location | Burswood, Australia |
How to watch Fremantle vs Port Adelaide on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Fremantle vs Port Adelaide 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 Port Adelaide game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV but will 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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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 Port Adelaide team news
Fremantle's Josh Treacy and Alex Pearce will miss the final week of the regular season but could be inclusions should Fremantle make it into postseason. Sean Darcy has been troubled by knee soreness for a number of weeks and will need to get through training to play.
As for Port Adelaide Power, Mitch Georgiades, Lachie Jones and Todd Marshall will all need to prove their fitness to be up for selection this weekend. Dan Houston has been ruled out for five matches which would see him miss the Grand Final if Port were to make it.
| Position | Fremantle | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| FB | Luke Ryan, Joshua Draper, Brennan Cox | Lachie Jones, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Miles Bergman |
| HB | Brandon Walker, Heath Chapman, Jordan Clark | Kane Farrell, Aliir Aliir, Logan Evans |
| C | Jaeger O'Meara, Hayden Young, Matthew Johnson | Jase Burgoyne, Ollie Wines, Willem Drew |
| HF | Patrick Voss, Sam Switkowski, Michael Frederick | Darcy Byrne-Jones, Esava Ratugolea, Willie Rioli |
| FF | Jye Amiss, Sam Sturt, Luke Jackson | Mitch Georgiades, Charlie Dixon, Connor Rozee |
| FOL | Liam Reidy, Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw | Jordon Sweet, Jason Horne-Francis, Zak Butters |
| IC | Nathan O'Driscoll, Michael Walters, Nat Fyfe, Jeremy Sharp, Corey Wagner | Ryan Burton, Travis Boak, Jackson Mead, Francis Evans, Jed McEntee |
| EMG | Josh Sinn, Dante Visentini, Ollie Lord | Neil Erasmus, James Aish, Bailey Banfield |
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide Form
Fremantle: LWLLL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R23 | GWS 101-92 Fremantle |
| R22 | Fremantle 62-73 Geelong |
| R21 | Essendon 90-89 Fremantle |
| R20 | Fremantle 110-75 West Coast |
| R19 | Fremantle 116-66 Melbourne |
Port Adelaide: WWWWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R23 | Port Adelaide 80-58 Adelaide |
| R22 | Melbourne 51-53 Port Adelaide |
| R21 | Port Adelaide 148-36 Sydney |
| R20 | Carlton 65-79 Port Adelaide |
| R19 | Port Adelaide 116-75 Richmond |
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Port Adelaide 66-63 Fremantle |
| 2023 | Fremantle 58-74 Port Adelaide |
| 2022 | Fremantle 99-91 Port Adelaide |
| 2021 | Port Adelaide 115-69 Fremantle |
| 2020 | Fremantle 41-70 Port Adelaide |