The Fremantle Dockers (5-3) will be looking for an upset victory when they take on the leaders Sydney Swans (7-1) in AFL Round 9 action at Optus Stadium on Friday.
The Swans find themselves on top of the AFL ladder through eight rounds. Their only loss came against Richmond in round three and they were comfortable winners against crosstown rivals GWS last weekend.
Fremantle, meanwhile, have had an inconsistent start to their season. After three straight losses, the last of which came against their biggest rival West Coast, they have bounced back with back-to-back wins heading into this round 9 home game.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans date and start time
| Date | Friday, May 10, 2024 |
| Start time | 8:30 pm AEST/ 8:00 pm ACST/ 6:30 pm AWST |
| Venue | Optus Stadium |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia |
How to watch Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans 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. Sydney Swans 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 Sports 3 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. Sydney Swans team news
Fremantle Dockers team news
It was nerve-racking at times but the Dockers got the job done away to Richmond. Dual Brownlow medalist Nat Fyfe was a substitute there but looks set to return to the starting 22. He came on for Sean Darcy, who finished his match with calf tightness in the third quarter.
| 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 |
Sydney Swans
Key Swans defender Tom McCartin will miss the clash after he was concussed by a nasty clash with Giants forward Callum Brown. Luke Parker, who racked up 37 disposals in the VFL, is firmly in contention to feature in his first game of the season.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | McLean, Grundy, Ladhams, Green, McAndrew |
| Defender | Cunningham, Florent, Blakey, Vickery, Edwards, Hamling, McCartin, Fox, Lloyd, Francis, McCartin, Rampe, McInerney, Edwards, Hamling, Arnold, Snell, Melican |
| Midfielder | Adams, Rowbottom, Sheldrick, Mills, Campbell, Jordon, Kirk, Cleary, Roberts, Mitchell |
| Forward | Heeney, Hayward, Papley, Wicks, Konstanty, Magor, Warner, Buller, McDonald, Reid, Amartey |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22/07/23 | Fremantle Dockers 76-105 Sydney Swans | AFL |
| 13/05/23 | Sydney Swans 86-103 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 16/07/22 | Fremantle Dockers 65-82 Sydney Swans | AFL |
| 25/07/21 | Sydney Swans 98-58 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 22/05/21 | Fremantle Dockers 86-84 Sydney Swans | AFL |