Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 17 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Richmond Tigers. 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. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Richmond Tigers Preview
The Dockers are rocking back to WA with their biggest scalp of the year against the Swans, and with top-four beckoning, this is a clash theyll be looking to win comfortably on their home deck.
If theres one thing with Richmond, you can never fault their competitiveness, and whilst a ten-goal loss to the Blues wasnt pretty, they werent dominated from start to finish.
On the road is an even harder task, but theyve done it once this year against the Crows, so the Dockers cant take them lightly.
Fremantles ability to weave through the corridor in transition and create open looks inside 50 was instrumental against the Swans, and they seem a team that is best prepared tactically for anything.
Effort in transition makes this contest cruisy for the Dockers, as the Tigers just dont possess the talent to keep up with the top teams and fill gaps defensively.
There is a lack of scoring power for the Tigers, and theyll need to find a proper spark from a smaller forward or midfielder to have any chance of posting a competitive score.
Its hard to stop these flying Fremantle forwards, and if they get their way early, they could be set for a big night in the West.
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Fremantle Dockers vs Richmond Tigers Tip
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.06 odds.
Fremantle Dockers vs Richmond Tigers Teams
DOCKERS
B: H.Chapman, B.Cox, J.Draper
HB: C.Wagner, L.Ryan, J.Clark
C: J.Sharp, N.Fyfe, J.O’Meara
HF: S.Sturt, L.Jackson, M.Frederick
F: J.Treacy, J.Amiss, S.Switkowski
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong – C, A.Brayshaw
I/C: B.Banfield, H.Young, J.Aish, M.Walters, M.Johnson
EMG: E.Hughes, P.Voss, K.Worner
IN: B.Cox, M.Walters
OUT: H.Davies (Omitted), B.Walker (Injured)
TIGERS
B: B.Miller, N.Broad, J.Blight
HB: N.Vlastuin, T.Brown, D.Rioli
C: H.Ralphsmith, L.Baker, K.McIntosh
HF: R.Mansell, J.Graham, S.Campbell
F: S.Bolton, N.Balta, J.Koschitzke
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Hopper, T.Taranto
I/C: T.Sonsie, N.Cumberland, K.McAuliffe, S.Banks, J.Short
EMG: J.Trezise, S.Green, T.Dow
IN: N.Cumberland
OUT: D.Martin (Managed)