Fremantle hosts Hawthorn in AFL qualifying final at Optus Stadium

Fremantle hosts Hawthorn in an AFL qualifying final at Optus Stadium this Thursday, September 3, starting at 6.10pm AWST. The Dockers enter the match after securing a minor premiership, despite suffering two losses in their final three home-and-away appearances. Hawthorn earned a double chance in the finals series after a mixed run of form that included a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three outings. Fremantle previously secured an 88-73 victory over Hawthorn at the same venue in round nine. The Dockers expect to see the return of Jye Amiss, Heath Chapman, Sam Switkowski, and Murphy Reid to the side, while Hawthorn plans to recall Jack Ginnivan. Brennan Cox remains the only major selection absence for Fremantle due to injury.

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