Carlton Blues v Fremantle Dockers: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

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Blues v Dockers preview

From an opportunity to go top of the table, to a match that Carlton need to a win, Saturday is a chance to stay in the pack for the top four. This week is a sliding door moment for Michael Voss and his men, a little like the score review that disallowed Jack Newnes a goal which would have taken the navy Blues to within a point of Richmond last Thursday.

Fremantle are equal top of the table on points, but third on percentage, surging into premiership contention with 10 wins from their first 13 matches. The Dockers have ventured to Victoria three times this season and are yet to lose defeating Essendon, Geelong and the reigning premiers Melbourne.

Last visit to Marvel Stadium was against Essendon when they prevailed by 48 points. Carlton’s Adam Cerra will miss a second chance to meet his former team with a hamstring injury he is still recovering from.

In another injury blow for the Blues, they lost Sam Durkin this week.

What time is Blues v Dockers?

The game starts at 1.45pm (AEST), 11.45am (AWST) and 1.15pm (ACST) on Saturday 25 June.

Where is it being played?

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Blues and Dockers matches?

Carlton Blues team page on Kayo

Fremantle Dockers team page on Kayo

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What news do I need to know ahead of Saturday?

CodeSports has the latest news and analysis from around the AFL.

INCLUDING Simon Goodwin’s response to character questions, the Friday night winners in the next fixture reveal, and early mail for round 15.

PLUS how the AFL has let all women down.

AND the latest AFL SuperCoach.

History between Blues and Dockers

Carlton and Fremantle have already met once this year, in round six, at Perth’s Optus Stadium when Fremantle triumphed comfortably 14.13.97 to 9.8.62. Before that, Carlton had won the last four meetings between the pair.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs on Saturday afternoon:

Carlton

B: A.Saad, Le.Young, B.Kemp

HB: N.Newman, L.Plowman, S.Docherty

C: J.Newnes, P.Cripps, M.Cottrell

HF: C.Durdin, C.Curnow, M.Owies

F: J.Honey, H.McKay, Z.Fisher

FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Walsh, G.Hewett

I/C: J.Boyd, J.Silvagni, L.O’Brien, M.Kennedy

EMG: W.Setterfield, J.Motlop, L.Fogarty, L.Stocker

IN: B.Kemp, J.Honey

OUT: S.Durdin, J.Martin (both injured), L.Fogarty (sub)

Fremantle

B: B.Walker, A.Pearce, H.Young

HB: B.Cox, L.Ryan, E.Hughes

C: J.Aish, A.Brayshaw, J.Clark

HF: L.Henry, L.Schultz, T.Colyer

F: N.Fyfe, R.Lobb, G.Logue

FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong

I/C: M.Taberner, D.Mundy, M.Frederick, B.Banfield

EMG: M.Crowden, D.Tucker, S.Sturt, L.Meek

IN: L.Henry, M.Taberner, M.Frederick

OUT: B.Acres, S.Switkowski, M.Walters (all injured), D.Tucker (sub)

Live score update

Keep up to date here for when you’re on the move.

Where can I watch more round 15 AFL matches?

Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

West Coast Eagles v Essendon

Geelong Cats v Richmond

Sydney Swans v St Kilda

North Melbourne v Adelaide Crows

Collingwood v GWS Giants

Port Adelaide v Gold Coast Suns

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail