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

AFL R24 | Match Highlights

Full highlights from the round 24 clash with Fremantle.

THE LINE-UP

Check back tonight at 6:20pm AEST for the full lineups!

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

Luke Beveridge | "This is an opportunity to build resilience"

Head Coach Luke Beveridge speaks to the press ahead of our Round 8 game against Fremantle.

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.