An intriguing clash between Sydney and Fremantle is set to take place on Saturday, with the loser's season in a spot of bother.
Both sides have notched up three wins in the first eight games despite early year predictions having each club toward the top of the ladder.
The Dockers go into this clash with no changes while the Swans were forced to make at least two changes as Tom McCartin (headaches) and Peter Ladhams (arm) pulled up injured.
The last time Fremantle won at the SCG was back in 2011.
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The first bounce of the game between Sydney and Fremantle will be at 1:45pm AEST, at the SCG in Sydney.
What time is the AFL today? Sydney vs Fremantle start time
Saturday afternoon's game between Sydney and Fremantle will begin at 1:45pm AEST.
The game will be held at the SCG in Sydney.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 1:45pm | 1:45pm | 1:45pm | 1:15pm | 11:45am |
How to watch or livestream Sydney vs Fremantle
Fox Footy will broadcast Saturday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 1:30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 1:45 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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Sydney vs Fremantle odds
Sydney are favoured to win this game, paying $1.30 to Fremantle's $3.50 to win per BlueBet.
Sydney vs Fremantle round 9 team lists
Sydney's starting 22
| Full Back | Nick Blakey | Aaron Francis | Robbie Fox |
| Half Back | Oliver Florent | Jake Lloyd | Braeden Campbell |
| Centre | Justin McInerney | Luke Parker | Errol Guldeen |
| Half Forward | Harry Cunningham | Logan McDonald | Will Hayward |
| Full Forward | Tom Papley | Lance Franklin | Isaac Heeney |
| Followers | Tom Hickey | Callum Mills | James Rowbottom |
| Interchange | Will Gould | Chad Warner | Ryan Clarke |
| Hayden McLean |
INS: Tom Hickey, Will Gould
OUTS: Marc Sheather (Omitted), Peter Ladhams (Injured), Tom McCartin (Injured)
Fremantle's starting 22
| Full Back | Brennan Cox | Alex Pearce | Hayden Young |
| Half Back | Brandon Walker | Lule Ryan | Jordan Clark |
| Centre | James Aish | Caleb Serong | Nathan O'Driscoll |
| Half Forward | Michael Walters | Luke Jackson | Josh Treacy |
| Full Forward | Sam Switkowski | Jye Amiss | Lachie Shultz |
| Followers | Sean Darcy | Andrew Brayshaw | Jaeger O'Meara |
| Interchange | Bailey Banfield | Michael Frederick | Neil Erasmus |
| Ethan Hughes |
INS:
OUTS: Nat Fyfe (Sub)
