RECAP: Fremantle Dockers look to add to Carlton Blues’ pain in Len Hall Tribute match

Fremantle are chasing a sixth straight win as they host a Carlton side under massive pressure on and off the field in their showpiece Len Hall Tribute game. Follow all the action live!

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Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.
Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal. Credit: Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

AFL: Fremantle are chasing a sixth straight win as they host a Carlton side under massive pressure on and off the field in their showpiece Len Hall Tribute game.

The Dockers are unchanged from last week’s crushing western derby victory, while they will take on a familiar face as ex-Docker Liam Reidy leads the ruck duties for the Blues.

Carlton have a late out chossing to manage Ollie Hollands after a tough week for the entire Hollands family.

Fremantle are heavy favourites and you’d expect Carlton will need something special to cause an upset though they do possess a strong record at Optus Stadium.

Follow all the action live!

Voss is out

Jeremy Sharp is set to play his first game of the season after running out with the team in a confirmation that Pat Voss is out.

It also means Mason Cox will move into the forward line to cover for Voss.

Dockers confirms illness. During his fitness test the club doctor took his pulse so hope all his ok.

It’s Sharp’s first game since June last year against Essendon.

Concerns for Pat Voss?

The Freo forward seems to be undergoing a late fitness test in the middle of the ground.

He’s doing some run-throughs and high knees, but he doesn’t look happy, it must be said.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Patrick Voss of the Dockers warms up during the 2026 AFL Round 07 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Patrick Voss of the Dockers warms up during the 2026 AFL Round 07 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images

What’s next for Jackson?

The superstar ruck is enjoying his best-ever start to a season, but he’s targeting one key area to become even more of a beast.

No late changes for Freo

They will go in as named, while Matthew Cottrell will be the replacement for Hollands.

Already a good crowd in for what are picturesque at Optus.

Welcome

Hello and welcomg to Optus Stadium where Fremantle will play their Len Hall Tribute game against Carlton who have had a week from hell.

In case you missed it Ollie Hollands has been managed out after a tough week for the Hollands family.

Read the latest here.

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