AFL live updates: Fremantle Dockers take on Melbourne Demons at MCG
Fremantle went down to Melbourne in a thrilling MCG battle as they let the chance to secure the minor premiership slip. Relive all the action.
Fremantle are hoping to make the most of a rare MCG visit with finals fast approaching as the ladder leaders take on a Melbourne team looking to keep their top-four chances alive.
It’s the first time in more than a year the Dockers have taken on a top-half side at the MCG and will be without captain Alex Pearce, who was managed for the clash.
Luke Jackson and Max Gawn will go head to head in what could be the Dockers final visit to the ‘home of footy’ until the last day in September.
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Welcome
Good morning and welcome to our coverage as ladder-leading Fremantle take on a Melbourne side still gunning for the top four.
The Dockers would love to get the job done against a fellow contender at the MCG ahead of what could be a history-making finals campaign.
A win would also secure the Dockers the minor premiership with two rounds left to play.
