Richmond still has just one win to show for their efforts this season after they went down 42-85 to Melbourne in their latest outing.
The Dockers, meanwhile, have won four of their seven games and were slightly unlucky to come on the wrong side of one or two others after going down in closely contested games against Carlton and Port Adelaide.
Last time out, Fremantle snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Western Bulldogs in Perth by 24 points in Round 7.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Richmond vs Fremantle in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Richmond vs Fremantle date and start time
| Date | Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
| Start time | 1:00 pm AEST/ 12:30 pm ACST/ 11:00 am AWST |
| Venue | MCG |
| Location | Richmond VIC, Australia |
How to watch Richmond vs Fremantle on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Richmond Tigers vs Fremantle Dockers AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime.
All you need to decide is whether to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is the Richmond vs Fremantle game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on Channel 7 on free-to-air TV, but will be available to watch via Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
- Overview of VPN services that allow access to geo-restricted streams
- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Richmond vs Fremantle team news
Richmond Tigers team news
It's a difficult time for Richmond with injuries hampering any chance of them avoiding the bottom four so far this season. Jacob Hopper is the latest casualty after injuring his hamstring last weekend. He joins the likes of Tom Lynch, Dion Prestia, Tim Taranto, Jayden Short and Noah Balta on the sidelines.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Naismith, Nankervis, Samson Ryan, Colina, Miller, Hayes-Brown |
| Defenders | Vlastuin, Grimes, Baker, Ralphsmith, Short, Rioli (Daniel), Givcus, Brown, Mansell, Broad, Trezise, Banks, Smith, Miller, Hayes-Brown, K. Smith |
| Midfielders | Prestia, Ross, Taranto, Hopper, Dow, McAuliffe, Bolton, McIntosh, Graham, Pickett, Green, Campbell, Pickett |
| Forwards | Lynch, Koschitzke, Fawcett, Sonsie, Bauer, Martin, Rioli (Maurice), Clarke, Coulthard, Cumberland, Lefau |
Fremantle Dockers team news
Fresh from returning to winning ways, Fremantle will be boosted by the returns of forwards Sam Switkowski and Jye Amiss this weekend, strengthening their attack. Josh Draper will be out of action for the next few weeks with a minor hamstring injury. Sam Sturt was named as an emergency last week and may consider himself unlucky to be dropped against the Bulldogs.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Darcy, Jackson, Knobel, Jones, Reidy |
| Defenders | McDonald, Pearce, Ollie Murphy, Cox, Draper, Voss, Chapman, Clark, Ryan, Hughes, Worner, Young, Walker, Wagner |
| Midfielders | O'Meara, Serong, Fyfe, Brayshaw, Aish, Sharp, Brodie, Erasmus, Simpson, O'Driscoll, Johnson, Williams, Stanley |
| Forwards | Davies, Corbett, Taberner, Amiss, Treacy, Kuek, Sturt, Walters, Emmett, Frederick, Murphy, Switkowski, Delean, Banfield |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/06/23 | Fremantle Dockers 70-85 Richmond Tigers | AFL |
| 22/07/22 | Richmond Tigers 52-52 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 01/08/21 | Fremantle Dockers 55-51 Richmond Tigers | AFL |
| 02/09/20 | Richmond Tigers 56-29 Fremantle Dockers | AFL |
| 12/05/19 | Fremantle Dockers 86-111 Richmond Tigers | AFL |