Live: Port forced into last-minute line-up switch ahead of Dockers clash

live AFL Round 19 live updates: Port Adelaide vs Fremantle, North Melbourne vs Melbourne, Collingwood vs Carlton, West Coast vs Brisbane Lions — blog, scores and stats The 'dockside derby' between Port Adelaide and Fremantle kicks off a big Saturday of football ahead of tonight's clash of old rivals Collingwood and Carlton. The injury-hit Power are all but out of finals contention, but they could put a small dent in the Dockers' run to the minor premiership with a win at Adelaide Oval. Later, North Melbourne will face Melbourne at Docklands. Tonight, the Blues will need a win over the Magpies at the MCG to stay in touch with the top-10. The late game in Perth sees West Coast host Brisbane. Follow all the action in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 1:04pm Recent history between Port Adelaide and Fremantle Here's a look at how the last five matches between these two teams have gone: R22, 2025: Fremantle 13.14 (92) def. Port Adelaide 13.8 (86) @ Adelaide Oval R11, 2025: Fremantle 15.10 (100) def. Port Adelaide 7.9 (51) @ Perth Stadium R24, 2024: Port Adelaide 13.9 (87) def. Fremantle 9.13 (67) @ Perth Stadium R5, 2024: Port Adelaide 9.12 (66) def. Fremantle 9.9 (63) @ Adelaide Oval R23, 2023: Port Adelaide 11.8 (74) def. Fremantle 8.10 (58) @ Perth Stadium Key Event Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 1:00pm Port Adelaide vs Fremantle — Power forced into another change There's been carnage on the injury front of late for Port Adelaide, and it's continued in the lead-up to this match. Harrison Ramm will miss this afternoon's clash due to illness and has been replaced in the line-up by Jacob Wehr. Fremantle will line up as originally selected. Here's a look at the final team line-ups for both sides. Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 12:55pm Welcome! Good afternoon and welcome to ABC Sport's live AFL coverage! Round 18 continues today with four matches, with action kicking off at 1:15pm AEST when Port Adelaide hosts Fremantle at the Adelaide Oval. Here are the start times and locations for the final three matches of the day: - 4:15pm - North Melbourne vs Melbourne @ Docklands Stadium - 7:35pm - Collingwood vs Carlton @ MCG - 8:10pm - West Coast vs Brisbane Lions @ Perth Stadium