RECAP: Fremantle Dockers claim fifth consecutive win against Essendon at Optus Stadium
Fremantle host Essendon at Optus Stadium on Thursday night, as the club look to claim their fifth consecutive win.
The Dockers have made two changes with Sean Darcy (managed) and Sam Switkowski (hamstring) replaced by Nathan O’Driscoll and James Aish. The pair have been named on an extended bench alongside Neil Erasmus, Nat Fyfe and Murphy Reid.
In Darcy’s absence, Luke Jackson will be the sole ruck against debutant Vigo Visentini.
Visentini replaces veteran Todd Goldstein (managed). Ben Hobbs also comes into the starting side with Archer Day-Wicks omitted.
Bouncedown is at 6:10pm AWST.
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to Optus Stadium, where Fremantle are looking to win five in a row for the first time since 2022 against a very young Essendon side.
Bouncedown is at 6:10, so with the teams set to be finalised shortly.
What is confirmed is Sean Darcy won’t be playing as they manage him off the short break, while the Bombers will unveil their 11th debutant when Vigo Visentini runs out to face Luke Jackson in the ruck.
