Optus Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 9 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 8:20 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle Dockers vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 10, 2024 at 8:20 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Preview
The Swans established themselves as the premiership favourties at the end of Round 8, and whilst its a fluid conversation, theyre unbeatable at home and fit the bill for modern football.
The Dockers had their rough patch, but theyve gotten things back on track for the moment, winning their last two to sit themselves back in the top eight.
Two styles that contrast each other, the Swans live and die by their speed in transition and ability to open up the ground, whilst the Dockers are calculated, spread the ground open, and give their forwards good looks.
The Dockers lead the league for disposal efficiency but are let down by their lack of inside 50s, which hurts them against better sides, even though they convert quite well when it does go in.
Pressure around the contest will be the key for the Swans, because whilst theyre capable of punishing on turnover, the Dockers play a handball-heavy game that can be punished with pressure.
The Dockers need to be accountable defensively as the Swans are second in the competition for turnovers per game.
The Dockers are relentless in preventing quick ball movement, but the issue is its not sustainable, which has let better teams in late in the game when all the pressure is on Freo.
A win for Freo would set their season up, but its also a major danger game for the Dockers who still need to convince the rest of the competition they can beat better sides.
In Perth, a full purple haze, the Dockers might turn a few heads.
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Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Tip
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.67 odds.
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Teams
DOCKERS
B: B.Walker, A.Pearce – C, J.Draper
HB: H.Chapman, L.Ryan, J.Clark
C: J.Sharp, A.Brayshaw, H.Young
HF: J.O’Meara, J.Treacy, M.Frederick
F: S.Switkowski, J.Amiss, T.Emmett
FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, N.Fyfe
I/C: M.Walters, B.Banfield, M.Johnson, J.Aish, P.Voss
EMG: E.Hughes, C.Wagner, L.Reidy
IN: S.Switkowski, P.Voss
OUT: S.Darcy (Injured), C.Simpson (Omitted)
SWANS
B: A.Francis, D.Rampe – C, L.Melican
HB: H.Cunningham, O.Florent, N.Blakey
C: E.Gulden, Ch.Warner, J.Lloyd
HF: J.Jordon, L.McDonald, T.Adams
F: T.Papley, J.Amartey, W.Hayward
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: M.Roberts, J.McInerney, H.McLean, S.Wicks, R.Fox
EMG: C.Mitchell, P.Ladhams, B.Campbell
IN: A.Francis
OUT: T.McCartin (Injured)
