The Western Bulldogs’ travel plans for its Round 12 clash with Fremantle have taken another sharp turn, with the travelling party to spend the week in Sydney before flying to Perth.

The Bulldogs were scheduled to fly directly to Perth on Sunday afternoon, but discussions with the AFL have led them to New South Wales first.

Players and staff will live by the current lockdown orders currently enforced in Victoria, while they stay in Sydney.

It is expected the team will fly to Perth on Saturday for the match against the Dockers the following day.

At this stage, the Bulldogs are anticipating being able to fly back to Melbourne after the match, pending advice from the AFL and the State Government.