Match Preview: Fremantle vs Hawthorn – Round 8
- Date & Time: Thursday 7 May 2026, 8:10pm AEST / 6:10pm AWST
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
- Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Footy, Kayo
The Stakes
A top-of-the-table clash awaits at Optus Stadium. Fremantle sits second with a 7-1 record, while Hawthorn is hot on their heels in third place with 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.
Fremantle has won the last five meetings between the two teams at Optus Stadium.
Head-to-Head: A Recent Classic
The most recent encounter, in Round 18 of 2025, saw Fremantle snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Trailing at three-quarter time, the Dockers rallied to win 77–64.
Calsher Dear kicked three goals for Hawthorn, while ruckman Lloyd Meek dominated the hitouts with 48.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy, and streamed via Kayo.
Tickets & Travel
- Tickets: Available via TicketMaster.
- Public Transport: Included with your event ticket for three hours before and after the game.
- Parking: No parking is available at the stadium on event days.