Fremantle open their finals campaign at Optus Stadium after a rare setback against Carlton, but their imposing home record provides a strong platform for this qualifying final.

When: Thursday September 3, 2026 at 8:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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The Dockers had won 13 consecutive matches in Western Australia before September and regain Jye Amiss, Murphy Reid and Sam Switkowski, although Brennan Cox is sidelined with a calf issue. Hawthorn arrives with confidence after a 107-45 victory over West Coast, when Jack Gunston marked his 300th game with five goals and Nick Watson added three. Fremantle also won this season’s Round 9 meeting 88-73, closing with a five-goal final term. The Hawks have dangerous forward options and finals pedigree, but Fremantle’s capacity to respond after defeats and the Optus Stadium advantage make this a demanding away assignment.