AFL Gather Round 2025 LIVE updates: Old mates face off as Richmond Tigers, Fremantle Dockers battle followed by St Kilda Saints, GWS Giants and Port Adelaide Power, Hawthorn Hawks We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement AFL Gather Round 2025 LIVE updates: Old mates face off as Richmond Tigers, Fremantle Dockers battle followed by St Kilda Saints, GWS Giants and Port Adelaide Power, Hawthorn Hawks By Angus Delaney Updated April 13, 2025 — 12.30pmfirst published at 12.28pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 12.27pmWhere does your side sit? Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts Both sides unchanged Bolton to lead X-factor attack against old Tigers mates Fremantle forward Michael Frederick has described Shai Bolton as one of his idols as his side prepares to unleash a four-pronged mosquito fleet against struggling Richmond. The Dockers’ recruitment of ex-Tiger Bolton has added further X-factor to a forward line already featuring excitement machines Frederick, Sam Switkowski and Michael Walters. Shai Bolton of the Dockers marks the ball.Credit: Getty Images Walters is yet to play this season due to a knee injury, but the recent emergence of Isaiah Dudley, who has kicked three goals in his two AFL games, has helped fill the void. Switkowski’s return from an adductor strain against Richmond in Adelaide on Sunday means Fremantle will unleash Bolton, Switkowski, Dudley and Frederick in the same side for the first time this season. The quartet will be aiming to feast at the feet of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in what shapes as a major nightmare for Richmond’s defenders. “It’s very refreshing to have someone like Bolton in our forward line,” Frederick said ahead of Bolton’s match against Richmond, where he won two flags. “I’ve watched Bolts for a long time now, and he’s been an idol of mine. “To have him here and working close with him helps me step up in my game as well.” Fremantle (2-2) lost Luke Jackson (hamstring), Nathan O’Driscoll (ankle) and Corey Wagner (calf) from the side that beat the Western Bulldogs last week. Ruckman Sean Darcy (ankle/knee) and Hayden Young (hamsring) have been given the green light to return for their first AFL games of the season, while Switkowski is also back. Richmond opted against selecting Noah Balta, who has served his AFL ban but still has to face court next week after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. First-year key forward Jonty Faull will debut for Richmond, while Maurice Rioli and Hugo Ralphsmith were recalled in place of injured duo Sam Lalor and Harry Armstrong. Where does your side sit? Advertisement Good afternoon By Angus Delaney Hello and welcome to our AFL Sunday live blog. I’m Angus Delaney, and I’ll be joining you for the games of Gather Round. First bounce for Richmond and Fremantle is set for 12.35pm AEST followed by St Kilda and GWS at 3.20pm AEST and then Port Adelaide v Hawthorn at 7.20pm AEST. Enjoy the hours to come. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025