Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 23 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle Dockers vs. Port Adelaide Power game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 20, 2023 at 4:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Port Adelaide Power Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Port Adelaide Power Preview
Encouraging signs for Port Adelaide emerged last week in a blowout win over GWS, but after losing four games prior, the Power still need to prove themselves a genuine flag contender as we head toward September.
A trip to Perth could go one of two ways – a win away from home would do wonders for morale and confidence, but a loss could prove defining after extending coach Ken Hinkley during the week.
Fremantle’s chances of making the finals appear slim, and it’s starting to look like a case of “too little, too late”.
The Dockers have been impressive in recent weeks, upsetting Geelong at the Cattery, and annihilating rivals West Coast by 101 points in last week’s Derby.
Justin Longmuir’s side is finally impacting the scoreboard after struggling throughout the year, which does make for an interesting match up against a Port Adelaid side that ranks third in points scored.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide Power to win at $1.52 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jeremy Finlayson at $10.00.
Fremantle Dockers vs Port Adelaide Power Teams
DOCKERS
B: B.Cox, A.Pearce – C, C.Wagner
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, H.Young
C: L.Henry, M.Johnson, J.Aish
HF: S.Switkowski, J.Treacy, L.Schultz
F: M.Frederick, J.Amiss, S.Sturt
FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw
I/C: B.Banfield, J.O’Meara 2 T.Emmett, K.Worner
In: T.Emmett, B.Banfield
Out: J.Corbett (Omitted), M.Walters (Injured), N.Erasmus (Sub)
POWER
B: D.Williams, A.Aliir, D.Houston
HB: K.Farrell, T.Jonas – C, R.Burton
C: Z.Butters, W.Drew, X.Duursma
HF: W.Rioli, T.Marshall, J.McEntee
F: D.Byrne-Jones, J.Finlayson, S.Powell-Pepper
FOLL: S.Hayes, O.Wines, C.Rozee
I/C: O.Lord, M.Bergman, J.Horne-Francis, L.Jones
In: –
Out: F.Evans