The Melbourne Demons (7-4) will look to cement their place in the top four when they face the Fremantle Dockers (5-5) at the MCG this Sunday in the AFL.
Meanwhile, Fremantle (6-4-1), who sit in the 9th position on the ladder, displayed that they could match with the leading contenders when it came within a straight kick of defeating the reigning champions in the dying stages of their clash. The Dockers might have expected even more against the injury-ravaged Pies, but they could now climb back into the top eight by grabbing four points from the Demons ahead of their own mid-season bye.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Melbourne vs Fremantle in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Melbourne vs Fremantle date and start time
| Date | Sunday, June 02, 2024 |
| Start time | 1:00pm AEST/ 12:30pm ACST/ 11:00pm AWST |
| Venue | TIO Traeger Park |
| Location | Alice Springs, Australia |
How to watch Melbourne vs Fremantle on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Melbourne Demons 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 Melbourne vs Fremantle game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, but will be available to watch on Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
- Overview of VPN services that allow access to geo-restricted streams
- 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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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- 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!
Melbourne vs Fremantle team news
Melbourne Demons
Harrison Petty will be ready for the Fremantle encounter after scans revealed no severe damage soon after being substituted out of Sunday's game with an ankle issue. Daniel Turner (calf) may also be eligible for this match, as he has recovered from a calf injury ahead of schedule. Tom Fullarton, who has yet to make his Demons debut, was a late absentee from Sunday's emergency list due to hamstring pain.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Soldo, Sweet, Ratugolea, Visentini |
| Defenders | Burton, McKenzie, Clurey, Aliir, Zerk-Thatcher, McCallum, Marshall, Houston, Farrell, Burgoyne, Williams, L. Jones |
| Midfielders | Rozee, Sinn, Butters, Boak, Bergman, Wines, Charleson, Drew, Lorenz, Jackson, Mead |
| Forwards | Marshall, Finlayson, Lord, Scully, Walsh, Powell-Pepper, Riolli, Horne-Francis, Georgiades, Dixon, Anastasopoulos, Evans, Scully, Byrne-Jones, McEntee, Narkle |
Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle forward Michael Frederick recovered well after having a concussion test and is likely to return this week. Matthew Taberner sustained a concussion early in Peel Thunder's WAFL game. Ethan Stanley (ankle) has recovered well from his injury but will miss this game; as for Nathan O'Driscoll (knee), the Dockers have yet to choose a recovery date.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Darcy, Jackson, Knobel, Jones, Reidy |
| Defenders | McDonald, Pearce, Ollie Murphy, Cox, Draper, Voss, Chapman, Clark, Ryan, Hughes, Worner, Young, Walker, Wagner |
| Midfielders | O'Meara, Serong, Fyfe, Brayshaw, Aish, Sharp, Brodie, Erasmus, Simpson, O'Driscoll, Johnson, Williams, Stanley |
| Forwards | Davies, Corbett, Taberner, Amiss, Treacy, Kuek, Sturt, Walters, Emmett, Frederick, Murphy, Switkowski, Delean, Banfield |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/05/23 | Melbourne Demons 72-79 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 29/07/22 | Fremantle Dockers 39-85 Melbourne Demons | AFL |
| 28/05/22 | Melbourne Demons 56-94 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 20/03/21 | Melbourne Demons 80-58 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 07/09/20 | Melbourne Demons 33-47 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |