FREMANTLE faces Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon in the final round of the home-and-away season.

The Dockers will have a new coach for the Round 23 match against the Power, with news breaking yesterday that David Hale will take the reigns as caretaker from the departing Ross Lyon.

It is likely the Dockers will also make some on-field changes from the side that was defeated by Essendon in Perth last weekend.

Aaron Sandilands and Hayden Ballantyne were farewelled after the Bombers clash by their home supporters, and it appears unlikely they will make the trip to South Australia.

Rebounding defender Luke Ryan should be available after recovering from a hamstring injury, while key forward Brennan Cox has overcome a hip injury.

Bailey Banfield was brilliant in the WAFL with 38 touches, 13 tackles and a goal, and will also be in the selection mix this weekend.

The squads will be announced on Thursday evening, with the final teams revealed on Friday afternoon.