Fremantle has landed in Melbourne ahead of its semi-final clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night, and will use the city as its base until it is eliminated from the AFL finals.

Nine News Perth and 6PR sports presenter Paddy Sweeney told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast that Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick had informed him of the logistical move just after the Dockers landed in Melbourne.

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The Dockers have not long ago touched down in Melbourne ahead of their must-win semi-final showdown with Collingwood. @SweeneyPaddy9 #9News pic.twitter.com/zIffBNmfrR

— 9News Perth (@9NewsPerth) September 8, 2022