Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 9 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
Bloody tough game to predict here. Essendon are playing good footy for large parts of games but not long enough to get the wins.
Fremantle are just a bit hard to read entirely at the moment as well. In Melbourne I can see why Essendon are favourites.
I like Fremantle here though, their best footy has been pretty good and if they can show up and perform I think they’ll be able to roll the Bombers here.
Market Update: Money has come for Essendon all week but there has been a late rally for Fremantle.
The Dockers touched $2.32 with Sportsbet but are now back into $2.18. The Bombers have shortened into $1.69 after opening at $1.80.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $2.18 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Michael Walters at $17.
Essendon Bombers vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, J.Stewart, A.Francis
HB: D.Heppell, J.Ridley, D.Zaharakis
C: A.McGrath, Z.Merrett, K.Langford
HF: D.Smith, H.Jones, W.Snelling
F: C.Hooker, P.Wright, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: A.Phillips, D.Parish, B.Ham
I/C: M.Redman, M.Guelfi, N.Hind, A.Perkins
EMG: N.Cahill, N.Cox, P.Ambrose, A.Waterman
IN: D.Zaharakis
OUT: J.Stringer (injured), N.Cox (managed)
DOCKERS
B: T.Watson, G.Logue, T.Duman
HB: N.Wilson, B.Cox, D.Tucker
C: B.Acres, A.Brayshaw, J.Aish
HF: L.Schultz, R.Lobb, M.Crowden
F: T.Colyer, M.Taberner, M.Walters
FOLL: S.Darcy, N.Fyfe, N.Mundy
I/C: L.Henry, S.Switkowski, C.Serong, A.Cerra
EMG: C.Blakely, J.Western. R.Conca, L.Meek
IN: A.Cerra, S.Switkowski
OUT: C.Blakely (omitted), R.Conca (omitted), M.Frederick (injured)