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2026 Toyota AFL Premiership
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Round 8 •
Marvel Stadium,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

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    2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    Round 8

    Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
    Friday 1 May | 7:30pm AEST
    Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
    Broadcast: Channel 7/7Plus, Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

    Friday-night footy returns to Marvel Stadium when the Bulldogs host the Dockers in a must-win clash!

    May is Member's Month

    We're launching Member's Month at Marvel Stadium this Friday!

    Be at the game to unlock exclusive member giveaways and get an early sneak peek at what’s coming for the red, white and blue faithful.  

    Members, you want to be there...  

    Match-day Partner: Love The Game

    As a Love The Game partner since 2016, the Bulldogs are committed to helping protect children from developing unhealthy gambling habits in the future.

    With over 600 sporting partners across Victoria, the Love The Game program continues to unite communities in creating a future where sport and betting don’t have to go hand in hand.

    This Friday, Love The Game are encouraging parents and guardians to have open conversations with their kids about gambling and the risks involved. 

    Young people are easily influenced. If they see you gambling regularly, they’ll start to think it’s normal. Always explain the risks involved in any gambling you do.

    Click here to find out more

    NEED HELP ON MATCH DAY? 

    To contact us before match day:

    • 📆 Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
    • 📧 membership@westernbulldogs.com.au
    • 📞 1300 46 36 47

     

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    AFL Match preview: Dogs v Dockers

    A look at Friday's clash with the Dockers at Marvel Stadium.

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    Round 8

    Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
    Friday 1 May | 7:30pm AEST
    Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
    Broadcast: Channel 7/7Plus, Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

    LAST MEETING

    Round 24, 2025
    Western Bulldogs 14.13 (97) def. by Fremantle 17.10 (112)

    The Western Bulldogs hopes of playing finals were dashed after going down by 15 points to Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

    Seven second-quarter goals to none proved to be the difference in the game, amid a stretch where Fremantle kicked eight consecutive majors either side of half time.

    The Bulldogs started strongly, registering the first six inside 50s and had the first three shots on goal, but couldn't make the fast start county on the scoreboard. 

    08:16

    THE LINE-UP

    WHAT IT MEANS

    Western Bulldogs (4-3) concerns went from bad to worse as it was kept at arm's length by Sydney before the ladder leaders pulled away in the second half. The Bulldogs have now lost their past three by an average 60 points at the same time as their injury toll continues to mount. The Dogs will need no reminder of their costly loss to the Dockers last year as they look to turn their form around.

    13:23

    GAME SHAPER

    Marcus Bontempelli could hardly have done much more to drag the Bulldogs back into the contest against the Swans as he spent time bolstering the defence and in his more familiar midfield role. The Dogs captain gathered 29 disposals and booted two goals even while carrying a knee concern against the Swans, but will need to be fit and firing against the Dockers' deep-running onball brigade.

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