Adelaide Oval will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 4:10 pm with Fremantle Dockers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 20, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
The Dockers should be playing with a chip on their shoulder when they visit the Crows on Sunday.
Freo was considered a top eight chance this time last year, right before major injuries and some general inconsistencies against inferior opponents got in the way.
On paper, Justin Longmuir’s side isn’t short on talent though, particularly through the midfield where names like Nat Fyfe, David Mundy, and emerging star Caleb Serong roam.
The Fremantle back line also proved formidable at times last season, while the forward line isn’t to be underestimated with Matthew Taberner and Michael Walters capable of kicking goals in a hurry.
None of this is to say the Crows can’t make a contest of this game, though.
Matthew Nicks’ was far from disgraced in its preseason trial against Port, while no one can forget Adelaide’s famous Round 1 victory over Geelong last year.
That said, the Dockers have won three of their last four against the Crows, and they’ve also played to a steady 2-1 mark as the away favourite.
There’s a good chance the Crows hang around in the first half here, but with their stars back healthy, this feels like an early statement game for Freo.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $2.10 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Rory Lobb at $10.
Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
CROWS
B: T.Doedee, J.Butts, L.Brown
HB: B.Smith, N.Murray, C.Jones
C: J.Dawson, R.Sloane, M.Hinge
HF: N.McHenry, E.Himmelberg, B.Keays
F: J.Rachele, D.Fogarty, R.Thilthorpe
FOLL: R.O’Brien, H.Schoenberg, M.Crouch
I/C: J.Rowe, J.Soligo, W.Milera, A.McPherson
DOCKERS
B: L.Ryan, A.Pearce, H.Chapman
HB: D.Tucker, B.Cox, J.Clark
C: A.Brayshaw, W.Brodie, M.Walters
HF: D.Mundy, J.Treacy, L.Schultz
F: M.Frederick, R.Lobb, L.Henry
FOLL: L.Meek, C.Serong, S.Switkowski
I/C: B.Acres, B.Banfield, G.Logue,H.Young