TIO Traeger Park will play host to Sunday's Round 12 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 1:00 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday June 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Where: TIO Traeger Park
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Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
Arguably the most 50/50 contest of the round will have a lot of eyes on it as the footy heads to Alice Springs for the first time this year.
The Dockers were saved late by some crucial set shots late in the fourth quarter and salvaged a draw in a game that saw them down by four goals.
The Dees have shown us their best and worst throughout the year, and its probably a matter of finding the right form at the right time, but right now wins are important to solidify a top-four spot.
The weather forecast of 18 degrees doesnt count as a factor for this game compared to the humidity its usually paired with, and will go down to composure in transition, which has been the difference in games at TIO Traeger Park.
Since 2020, the highest score has been 83 points to win a game, with scores of 47 and 52 also winnable scores in that time.
If thats the case in this battle, the forward dominance probably lies with the Demons, especially their versatility at ground level where they can be equally as potent as an aerial threat.
For Freo their main focus needs to be slowing down the Demons in transition, finding an ability to bring the ball to ground and create a contest.
Spread in transition has hurt the Demons in their losses and when sides switch up angles in offense, they find difficulty in tracking back.
Its a close call in the midfield, and we should expect a highly contested battle with a lot of stoppages around the ground.
Fremantle are still in search of another big scalp, but with the lack of conviction theyve played with over the last few weeks, its hard to see them stopping the Dees at a ground theyre coming to for the first time.
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Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.48 odds.
Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, S.May, T.Rivers
HB: C.Salem, A.Tomlinson, T.McDonald
C: E.Langdon, C.Oliver, C.Windsor
HF: S.McAdam, B.Fritsch, K.Chandler
F: K.Pickett, H.Petty, A.Neal-Bullen
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C (FROM): J.McVee, L.Hunter, J.Billings, B.Laurie, T.Sparrow, D.Turner, B.Brown
IN: J.Billings, B.Laurie, D.Turner, B.Brown
OUT: J.van Rooyen (Injured)
DOCKERS
B: H.Chapman, A.Pearce – C, J.Draper
HB: J.Aish, L.Ryan, J.Clark
C: J.Sharp, A.Brayshaw, H.Young
HF: J.O’Meara, S.Switkowski, M.Frederick
F: J.Treacy, J.Amiss, L.Jackson
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, N.Fyfe
I/C (FROM): M.Walters, T.Emmett, M.Johnson, N.Erasmus, B.Walker, B.Banfield, C.Wagner
IN: M.Frederick, N.Erasmus, S.Sturt
OUT: Nil
