MATCH DETAILS:

VFL Qualifying Final
Footscray v Frankston
Saturday 30 August, 12:35pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval (Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung)

Gate 1 (Barkly St) and Gate 2 (main reception) will be open from 11:30am AEST. Tickets are available for pre-purchase here.

Please note: from late Friday 29 August to 5am Monday 1 September, the West Gate Freeway outbound will be closed between Williamstown Road and Millers Road for major asphalting work. Significant delays of over 90 minutes are expected, so we encourage patrons to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes.

LAST MEETING:  

Frankston 12.13 (85) def. by Footscray 15.12 (102)
Round 12, 2025

The Footscray Bulldogs produced a hard-fought win, overpowering the Frankston Dolphins by 17 points at Kinetic Stadium. Relentless pressure and the ability to capitalise on turnovers proved decisive, allowing the Bulldogs to deliver a strong four-quarter performance away from home. After opening with a composed first half that set up a 28-point lead, the visitors surged in the third term, overwhelming the Dolphins by 38 points before sealing the contest with two final-quarter goals. 

Caleb Poulter and Harvey Gallagher provided the spark up forward, each finishing with three goals in standout displays. Gallagher added 23 disposals to underline his influence, while Poulter combined scoreboard impact with 14 touches. Cam Owen asserted himself in the ruck, finishing with 19 hitouts and a goal, while Daniel Orgill added 21 disposals and a major of his own. Luke Kennedy set the defensive tone with 22 disposals and eight tackles, while Oskar Baker drove the midfield with 28 touches, and Billy Crofts combined effort and toughness in a strong all-round performance of 21 disposals and seven tackles. Riley Garcia collected a game-high 39 disposals.

THE LINE-UP:

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WHO TO WATCH:

Will Lewis has steadily built a reputation as one of Footscray’s most reliable performers, piecing together a 2025 season defined by consistency and impact. The 26-year-old utility has kicked a goal in every game he has played this year, while averaging 10.1 disposals and 6.6 kicks. 

That dependability was on display in Round 12 against Frankston, where Lewis delivered a composed and efficient showing, finishing with two goals from nine disposals and nine kicks. With finals now on the horizon, his experience and versatility add another layer of value to the Bulldogs’ line-up, positioning him as a genuine threat to watch in the highly anticipated Qualifying Final.