Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dons to unleash ‘double V’ in daunting Freo clash 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 Brisbane Times Brisbane Times 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 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 The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dons to unleash ‘double V’ in daunting Freo clash By Scott Spits and Russell Bennett Updated June 19, 2025 — 7.16pmfirst published at 6.57pm 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 7.08pm‘Go through that patiently’: Dogs unsure when Ugle-Hagan plays again 7.00pmCrazy stat … how about the double V! 6.43pmEssendon have a LONG list of debutants 6.40pmGood evening and hello Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts Brayshaw among score involvement leaders ‘Go through that patiently’: Dogs unsure when Ugle-Hagan plays again Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s football return is so unclear that Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is making no predictions about when it might happen. The former AFL No.1 draft pick has returned to the club after months out of the game because of off-field troubles. He trained on Thursday morning at Whitten Oval with the AFL squad. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at training this week.Credit: Eddie Jim After months away from the game Ugle-Hagan is effectively in pre-season training. The key forward’s most recent AFL game was at the end of last season. “I don’t know ... it’s probably difficult to make any predictions about when he might play at either level (AFL or VFL),” Beveridge said. “It’s probably best we keep our powder dry on that.” Beveridge said patience would be paramount as Ugle-Hagan tries to regain fitness, let alone trust from the Bulldogs. “It’s been a difficult time for him, a difficult time for everyone to understand, so we go through a different period where he’s now trying to apply himself and find a way in a football career sense,” Beveridge said. “He has a fair bit to get through to get there, so we’ll go through that patiently.” Crazy stat … how about the double V! Advertisement Essendon have a LONG list of debutants Young ruckman Vigo Visentini will make this debut for the Bombers tonight. Remarkably, they’ve turned to 11 new players so far in 2025. The evergreen Todd Goldstein gets a rest and is out of the team. Vigo Visentini in his draft year two years ago.Credit: AFL Photos Good evening and hello By Scott Spits We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight drastically undermanned Essendon outfit head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium. The Dockers (8-5) will be desperately looking for a percentage boost and improving their spot in the top eight. An upset win by Essendon? Not likely, but let the match unfold .... Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top Brisbane Times Brisbane Times The Sydney Morning Herald The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Commercial Real Estate Brisbane Times Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales 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 Copyright © 2025