Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Geelong Cats. The game kicks off at 4:35 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. Geelong Cats game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 10, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats Preview
The Dockers find a way to suck you in and let you down and as a result, theyve probably let a big opportunity to solidify a top four spot slip away.
The Cats on the other hand arent playing threatening football themselves, but a good start to the year and individual brilliance has kept them in the top eight.
Fremantles midfield dominance has held them in good stead over the past few weeks, and whilst their system holds them in good stead, they have periods where they fade away suddenly like we saw against the Bombers.
Geelong was facing a nasty loss to the Crows at home, but when youve such talent like Jeremy Cameron, anything is possible.
The Cats play a heavy territory game and love to get run out the back in transition, but often teams shut them down and their avenues to goal dry up, which has hurt them on bigger grounds.
The Dockers use the footy well, and while they often dont see as many inside 50 entries, theyre hard to defend.
It will be intriguing to see how the Dockers backline lines up, and whether they take an ultra-defensive stance, or look to hurt the Cats on turnover.
In the four meetings between these sides at Optus, its been two wins each, but the Dockers have too much on the line, and theyve often responded well after a loss.
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Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats Tip
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.57 odds.
Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats Teams
DOCKERS
B: L.Ryan, J.Draper, B.Cox
HB: B.Walker, H.Chapman, J.Clark
C: J.O’Meara, H.Young, J.Sharp
HF: A.Brayshaw – C, S.Switkowski, M.Frederick
F: J.Amiss, M.Johnson, L.Jackson
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, N.Fyfe
I/C: S.Sturt, K.Worner, C.Wagner, P.Voss, B.Banfield
EMG: M.Taberner, N.O’Driscoll, N.Erasmus
IN: M.Johnson, N.Fyfe, K.Worner, P.Voss
OUT: J.Treacy (Injured), J.Aish (Omitted), T.Emmett (Suspension), N.Erasmus (Omitted)
CATS
B: M.Duncan, J.Henry, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: L.Humphries, Z.Guthrie, M.Blicavs
C: M.Holmes, T.Atkins, O.Dempsey
HF: T.Stengle, B.Close, S.Mannagh
F: S.Neale, J.Cameron, O.Henry
FOLL: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield – C, T.Stewart
I/C: Z.Tuohy, G.Rohan, T.Bruhn, G.Miers, J.Bowes
EMG: O.Mullin, J.Bews, M.Knevitt
IN: M.Duncan, G.Rohan
OUT: S.De Koning (Injured), J.Bews (Omitted)