When and where: Saturday 27 April, 7.40pm AEST (5.40pm AWST), Optus Stadium (Whadjuk)
Broadcast: Channel 7/Fox Footy/Kayo
Head-to-head: Played 38 (won 20, lost 18)
Last time we met: Round 16 2023, WB 16.6 (102) def. Fremantle 11.7 (73)
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What it means
After a confidence-boosting 60-point win over the Saints, the Dogs will be keen to keep the winning momentum going when they head over to the West this weekend.. They’ll be wary of Fremantle though - which will be looking to respond after a shock loss to the Eagles – so the visitors will need to bring their best.
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Who to watch
Fresh off a career-equalling half-dozen against the Saints, Aaron Naughton will likely cop a lot of attention up forward come Saturday night. The 24-year-old notched up the 200-goal milestone last weekend, and will no doubt have another battle on his hands dealing with one of Luke Ryan or Alex Pearce. The West Aussie thrives in his home state however, having kicked 14 majors in 10 games at Optus – his largest output outside of Victoria.
Open training at Optus
West Australian Bulldogs fans are invited to watch the team’s final light training session at Optus Stadium on Friday afternoon. Fresh from the flight, the Captain’s Run will take place from 4pm, with gates opening from 3:45pm. Fans can access the stadium via Gate D. For more information, please click here.
Dogs wary of Dockers’ response
As coach Luke Beveridge said in his press conference earlier this week, he’s under no illusions that Fremantle will come out firing after a shock loss to the Eagles last week. “The circumstances aren't dissimilar with probably the scrutiny in WA after the loss in the Derby, Fremantle will come out breathing fire - we have got to expect that and have got to be at our best,” he said. The Dogs would’ve learned plenty from facing Essendon a few weeks ago – the week after they lost to Port Adelaide – so will hopefully be even better prepared come Saturday night.
