MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Bulldogs vs Fremantle – Round 8, 2026
The Western Bulldogs face the Fremantle Dockers in Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Bulldogs
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Jones | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Tim English | Knee | 1-3 weeks |
| Zac Walker | Ankle | 2-4 weeks |
| Connor Budarick | Hamstring | 3-5 weeks |
| James O'Donnell | Hamstring | 4-5 weeks |
| Tom Liberatore | Concussion | Concussion protocols |
| Sam Darcy | Knee | Next Season |
| Riley Garcia | Hamstring | TBC |
| Cody Weightman | Knee | TBC |
| Marcus Bontempelli | Knee | Test |
| Rory Lobb | Hamstring | Test |
Fremantle
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jaeger O'Meara | Face | 4 weeks |
| Sam Sturt | Knee | 8 weeks |
| Sean Darcy | Calf | TBC |
| Bailey Banfield | Concussion | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Bulldogs
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/4/26 | Sydney | L 60 - 126 |
| 17/4/26 | Geelong | L 131 - 56 |
| 11/4/26 | Hawthorn | L 104 - 64 |
| 5/4/26 | Essendon | W 99 - 65 |
| 20/3/26 | Adelaide | W 88 - 94 |
Fremantle
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 25/4/26 | Carlton | W 103 - 89 |
| 19/4/26 | West Coast | W 41 - 97 |
| 10/4/26 | Collingwood | W 39 - 45 |
| 3/4/26 | Adelaide | W 76 - 78 |
| 28/3/26 | Richmond | W 103 - 43 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Bulldogs
Fremantle
Player Stats
Bulldogs
