Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 24 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Fremantle Dockers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle Dockers vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday September 3, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
Fremantle missed out on the double chance by half a game but have earned the right to host this elimination final at Optus Stadium, a place where they have struggled to kick a big score.
In fact, their last 14 straight night games at the venue have gone under the total match points line.
This stat is not necessarily a bad one, and it has been their ability to keep possession of the football that has been a winning formula throughout the season so far.
The Dogs will need to capitalise once they get their hands on the ball but they are ranked 15th in ball movement in the last six weeks which is a concerning trend especially against this dockers outfit.
The Dockers had the sixth most marks of any team in 2022 when these sides last met in round 21, chipping the ball around and holding onto possession in a 17 point win.
Fremantle rank 17th in points for in the last six weeks and they will need to find a way to kick a winning score to progress to week 2.
The Dogs are just that at the contest, ranking 1st for clearance differential and 3rd for contested possessions differential in the last six weeks.
This is probably the toughest game to pick of the round but I’ve found a betting play to get around in the form of a Same Game Multi.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.52 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Rory Lobb at $9.50.
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
DOCKERS
B: J.Aish, B.Cox, J.Clark
HB: H.Young, A.Pearce, L.Ryan
C: M.Frederick, A.Brayshaw, B.Acres
HF: L.Schultz, S.Switkowski, H.Chapman
F: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, M.Walters
FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong
I/C: G.Logue, D.Mundy, N.ODriscoll, B.Walker
EMG: D.Tucker, B.Banfield, L.Meek, E.Hughes
IN: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, G.Logue
OUT: L.Meek, B.Banfield (both omitted), N.Fyfe (injured), D.Tucker (sub)
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, Z.Cordy
HB: B.Williams, A.Keath, B.Dale
C: L.Hunter, J.Dunkley, J.Macrae
HF: A.Treloar, J.Ugle-Hagan, J.Johannisen
F: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, S.Darcy
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli, B.Smith
I/C: L.Vandermeer, C.Daniel, T.McLean, R.Smith
EMG: S.Martin, J.Bruce, R.McComb, T.Duryea
IN: A.Keath, J.Johannisen, T.McLean
OUT: J.Bruce (omitted), T.Liberatore (injured), T.Duryea (personal reasons), R.McComb (sub)