MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 15, 2023 at 1:45 pm
Where: MCG
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Collingwood Magpies vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
Fremantle are really building a case for the most disappointing club in season 2023.
A second straight loss to Carlton was a new low point for a club that played finals last year, a defeat that also highlighted some of the glaring coaching problems facing Justin Longmuir during this uphill battle.
The Dockers need a miracle if they are to climb back into the finals picture, but it’s hard to see them pulling off any kind of upset away from home against Premiership favourites Collingwood.
Aside from their woeful record in the first quarter, the Dockers have struggled to play attacking footy this year – failing to move the ball forward despite being the best team when it comes to hitouts this year.
Any hesitation will cost the Dockers massively against the Pies, a team that thrives on winning the contested footy, slicing through the midfield, and hitting one of their various targets inside 50.
With only two wins away from home this year and some serious problems starting to creep into their game, it’s hard to entertain a Freo upset.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.07 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jamie Elliott at $7.50.
Collingwood Magpies vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
PIES
Backs: J.Howe, D.Moore – C, I.Quaynor
Half Backs: B.Maynard, N.Murphy, J.Noble
Centreline: S.Sidebottom, S.Pendlebury, J.Daicos
Half Forwards: B.Hill, M.Cox, P.Lipinski
Forwards: J.Elliott, D.McStay, T.Adams
Followers: B.Frampton, J.De Goey, N.Daicos
Interchange: J.Crisp, B.McCreery, O.Markov, A.Johnson
Emergencies: T.Mitchell, F.Macrae, J.Ginnivan, H.Harrison
In: B.Maynard, S.Sidebottom, D.McStay
Out: W.Hoskin-Elliott (Injured), D.Cameron (Injured), T.Mitchell (Managed), T.Bianco (Sub)
DOCKERS
Backs: J.Hamling, A.Pearce – C, C.Wagner
Half Backs: B.Walker, L.Ryan, J.Aish
Centreline: L.Henry, N.Erasmus, J.Clark
Half Forwards: S.Switkowski, S.Sturt, L.Schultz
Forwards: J.Treacy, J.Amiss, M.Walters
Followers: S.Darcy, L.Jackson, A.Brayshaw
Interchange: B.Banfield, M.Johnson, J.O‘Meara, E.Hughes
Emergencies: T.Colyer, N.Wilson, N.O‘Driscoll, E.Stanley
In: J.Hamling, C.Wagner, S.Sturt, B.Banfield
Out: C.Serong (Suspension), B.Cox (Injured), H.Young (Injured), M.Frederick (Injured), K.Worner (Injured)