Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 21 AFL game between Fremantle and Carlton. The game kicks off at 5:10 pm with Fremantle heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle vs. Carlton game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 3, 2025 at 5:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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Fremantle vs Carlton Preview

Fremantle will aim to keep its top-four ambitions on track when it hosts a faltering Carlton at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Dockers are flying, with nine wins from their past ten outings—including a commanding 49-point derby triumph over West Coast. The return of Hayden Young, who booted three goals last week, adds further firepower to a side peaking at the perfect time.

Carlton, meanwhile, is struggling to stay afloat. The Blues have lost five of their past six matches, averaging just 66 points in that span—a worrying statistic against Fremantle’s miserly defence, which has kept opponents under 70 points in each of its last ten games.

The last time these teams met was at Gather Round 2024, when Carlton snatched a controversial 10-point victory. But on current form, and with the home-ground advantage, the Dockers appear primed to turn the tables and strengthen their finals credentials.