Live: Melbourne's top-four hopes on the line as it hosts Fremantle

The Dockers make a rare visit to the MCG ahead of finals as the ladder leaders take on Melbourne ahead of the Swans hosting the Power in Sydney.With three games left, Fremantle will officially be minor premiers — locking in two home finals — if they win at headquarters, while Sydney has to keep winning to hold on to second spot as they play Port Adelaide in the twilight game.Tonight, Geelong will host Essendon at Kardinia Park and the Crows will look for another big win to hang on to a top-four spot when they take on Richmond at Adelaide Oval.Follow all the action in our live blog.Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:02pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:02pmAFL Saturday ScoreboardSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:11pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:11pmRecent history between Melbourne and FremantleHere's a look at how the last five meetings between these two sides have gone:R2, 2026: Fremantle 17.16 (118) def. Melbourne 10.10 (70) @ Perth StadiumR6, 2025: Melbourne 16.11 (107) def. Fremantle 14.13 (97) @ MCGR19, 2024: Fremantle 17.14 (116) def. Melbourne 10.6 (66) @ Perth StadiumR12, 2024: Fremantle 22.9 (141) def. Melbourne 7.7 (49) @ Traeger Park, Alice SpringsR11, 2023: Fremantle 12.7 (79) def. Melbourne 10.12 (72) @ MCGSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:06pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:06pmMelbourne vs Fremantle team news —No late changesMelbourne and Fremantle's team line-ups. (AFL.com.au)Both Melbourne and Fremantle are lining up as originally selected this afternoon at the MCG.The Dees have made two changes to last week's side with Daniel Turner and Kade Chandler coming in for Blake Howes and Paddy Cross.The Dockers have made just the one change with Alex Pearce managed for this week. Brennan Cox takes his spot in defence.Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:04pmSat 8 Aug 2026 at 1:04pmWelcome!Good afternoon and welcome to ABC Sport's live AFL coverage!Round 22 continues today and it kicks off with an absolutely huge clash at the MCG as Melbourne hosts ladder-leaders Fremantle.Also on deck is Sydney's clash with Port Adelaide at the SCG from 4:15pm, Geelong's clash with Essendon at Kardinia Park from 4:35pm and Adelaide's clash with Richmond at the Adelaide Oval from 7:35pm.The Dockers and Demons are just going through their final paces at the MCG, so strap yourselves in as we bring you all the action.