One change has been made to the Western Bulldogs’ line-up for Saturday night’s clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
In-form big man Jackson Trengove comes into the side for his first match of the year on the back of impressive VFL form.
He replaces utility Bailey Williams, who makes way after coming in for the round five clash against Carlton.
Last week’s debutants, Will Hayes and Lachie Young, have both retained their spots.
Josh Schache, Fletcher Roberts, Pat Lipinski and Roarke Smith are the emergencies.
The Bulldogs will be determined to bounce back after three consecutive defeats, against Gold Coast Suns, Collingwood and Carlton.
They sit in 14th spot on the ladder, but only one win behind the fourth-placed Dockers who enter the match on the back of a win against the GWS Giants.
The match will mark 300 AFL games for Fremantle star David Mundy.
ROUND 6 TEAM
B: Ed Richards, Aaron Naughton, Hayden Crozier
HB: Caleb Daniel, Zaine Cordy, Easton Wood
C: Lachie Hunter, Tom Liberatore, Jason Johannisen
HF: Will Hayes, Billy Gowers, Sam Lloyd
F: Josh Dunkley, Marcus Bontempelli, Tory Dickson
Foll: Tim English, Toby McLean, Jack Macrae
Int: Mitch Wallis, Bailey Smith, Jackson Trengove, Lachie Young
Emer: Josh Schache, Fletcher Roberts, Pat Lipinski, Roarke Smith
In: Jackson Trengove
Out: Bailey Williams
MATCH DETAILS
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
Optus Stadium
Saturday 26 April
6.10pm AWST
For detailed match information, click here.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Round 5, 2018 – It’s been more than 12 months since the Dogs and Dockers last met, with Fremantle claiming the points in the wet with a 54-point win. Nat Fyfe (43 disposals) and Michael Walters (five goals) were dominant for the Dockers, who increased their lead at each interval. Matt Suckling (27 disposals) was the Dogs’ leading ball-winner, with Billy Gowers and Tom Boyd snaring two goals apiece and Toby McLean (25 disposals) also influential.
BROADCAST INFO
TV - Channel 7, FOX Footy
Radio - Triple M, 3AW/6PR, ABC Grandstand, NIRS
