Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 24 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs. 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. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday September 3, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
Fremantle host the Western Bulldogs in a massive elimination final on Sunday.
The Bulldogs just snuck into the top 8 but will head to Optus Stadium with a nothing to lose attitude.
Fremantle were on the cusp of a top 4 spot but some disappointing results late in the year saw them slip outside.
All the pressure is on the Dockers here, they’re a better team but whether they can handle the moment is another thing altogether.
Backing the Dockers in a thriller.
Betting Update:
The Western Bulldogs were well supported earlier in the week but in the last 24 hours all the money has been for Fremantle.
Fremantle opened at $1.42, got out to $1.57 but have shortened back into $1.48.
Western Bulldogs sit at $2.65 with Ladbrokes, they had touched $2.45 at one stage.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.48 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Rory Lobb at $9.50.
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
DOCKERS
B: J.Aish, B.Cox, J.Clark
HB: H.Young, A.Pearce, L.Ryan
C: M.Frederick, A.Brayshaw, B.Acres
HF: L.Schultz, S.Switkowski, H.Chapman
F: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, M.Walters
FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong
I/C: G.Logue, D.Mundy, N.ODriscoll, B.Walker
EMG: D.Tucker, B.Banfield, L.Meek, E.Hughes
IN: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, G.Logue
OUT: L.Meek, B.Banfield (both omitted), N.Fyfe (injured), D.Tucker (sub)
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, Z.Cordy
HB: B.Williams, A.Keath, B.Dale
C: L.Hunter, J.Dunkley, J.Macrae
HF: A.Treloar, J.Ugle-Hagan, J.Johannisen
F: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, S.Darcy
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli, B.Smith
I/C: L.Vandermeer, C.Daniel, T.McLean, R.Smith
EMG: S.Martin, J.Bruce, R.McComb, T.Duryea
IN: A.Keath, J.Johannisen, T.McLean
OUT: J.Bruce (omitted), T.Liberatore (injured), T.Duryea (personal reasons), R.McComb (sub)