Blockbuster end to AFL's Round 24 live and free on Seven and 7plus
The AFL has unveiled all the start times for Round 24, scheduling top-eight shaping games on a huge Super Sunday
The Western Bulldogs and Fremantle will be played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon (3.15pm AEST) in match that could decide if the Dogs are in or out of the finals.
Fremantle's hopes of a top-four slot and a double chance could also be on the line.
See the full R24 fixture below
Also on the screens of Seven on Sunday, Hawthorn will take on Brisbane at the Gabba from 7.20pm AEST.
Again, that match will have huge bearing on the top eight and could decide the Hawks finals fate and whether the Lions are playing at home in the first week of the finals.
More to come ...
Round 24 Fixture
Thursday, August 21
Essendon v Carlton, MCG, 7.30pm AEST
Friday, August 22
Collingwood v Melbourne, MCG, 7.10pm AEST (live and free on Seven and 7plus)
Port Adelaide v Gold Coast, Adelaide Oval, 7.40pm ACST
Saturday, August 23
North Melbourne v Adelaide, Marvel Stadium, 1.20pm AEST
Richmond v Geelong, MCG, 4.15pm AEST
West Coast v Sydney, Optus Stadium, 5.35pm AWST
Sunday, August 24
GWS v St Kilda, Engie Stadium, 12.20pm AEST
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle, Marvel Stadium, 3.15pm AEST (live and free on Seven and 7plus)
Brisbane v Hawthorn, Gabba, 7.20pm AEST (live and free on Seven and 7plus)
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