Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 6 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers. 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 West Coast Eagles vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 20, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
The upcoming Western Derby promises to be an intriguing clash between the Eagles and the Dockers, with plenty of talking points to consider. West Coast impressed with their upset win over Richmond last week, showcasing solid defensive structures and dominance in the center clearances. Meanwhile, Fremo’s recent losses to Carlton and Port Adelaide have raised questions about their consistency and finals credentials. Despite these concerns, the Derby is always a fiercely contested match, and recent trends suggest a high-scoring game. While an upset might be unlikely, a Freo win combined with a high-scoring outcome could be a viable betting option.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.13 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jye Amiss at $8.00.
West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
EAGLES
B: A.Witherden, T.Barrass, B.Hough
HB: J.Hunt, J.McGovern, T.Cole
C: L.Duggan – C, E.Yeo, R.Ginbey
HF: J.Cripps, J.Waterman, J.Petruccelle
F: N.Long, J.Darling, J.Williams
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, H.Reid
I/C: D.Sheed, T.Brockman, C.Chesser, J.Rotham, R.Maric
EMG: A.Gaff, H.Johnston, J.Jones
IN: D.Sheed
OUT: L.Edwards (injured)
DOCKERS
B: J.Aish, A.Pearce – C, J.Draper
HB: B.Walker, L.Ryan, J.Clark
C: H.Young, N.Fyfe, J.Sharp
HF: B.Banfield, J.Treacy, J.O’Meara
F: M.Walters, J.Amiss, L.Jackson
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw
I/C: T.Emmett, M.Johnson, S.Sturt, N.Erasmus, E.Hughes
EMG: C.Simpson, H.Davies, M.Taberner
IN: S.Darcy, S.Sturt
OUT: S.Switkowski (Injured), M.Taberner (Managed)
