MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 16 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle Dockers vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 3, 2021 at 7:40 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues Preview
The Dockers have done extremely well to keep their heads above water during this recent injury crisis as they now find themselves just one win away from returning to the eight.
A tough game against Carlton awaits though as the Blues are also vying for a late finals push following last week’s gutsy 10-point win over Adelaide.
The market suggests this an evenly matched game, but the Dockers appear to have an edge with the Blues set to travel without Marc Murphy and Eddie Betts.
Their absence alone makes this a tough task for a Carlton side that has played to a 2-2 record outside of Melbourne this year, not to mention the fact Nat Fyfe could return from a shoulder injury for Fremantle.
If you’ve been keeping count, you’ll know the Blues have won three straight over the Dockers dating back to 2019, but the way Fremantle has played defensively recently makes them the team worth betting on.
The Dockers have held their last two opponents to under 80 points – a worrying sign for a Carlton outfit that ranks 10th in total goals this year.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.90 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry McKay at $.
Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues Teams
DOCKERS
B: Wilson, Pearce, Ryan
HB: Aish, Logue, Tucker
C: Acres, Fyfe, Brayshaw
HF: Colyer, Lobb, Walters
F: Schultz, Treacy, Switkowski
FOLL: Darcy, Mundy, Cerra
I/C: Henry, Bewley, Serong, Walker
EMG: Crowden, Meek, Conca, Duman
IN: Fyfe
OUT: Crowden (sub), Taberner (injured)
BLUES
B: Plowman, Weitering, Saad
HB: Newman, Jones, Williamson
C: E.Curnow, Cripps, Newnes
HF: Fogarty, Casboult, Silvagni
F: Martin, McKay, Betts
FOLL: De Koning, Dow, Kennedy
I/C: Stocker, Petrevski-Seton, Owies, Walsh
EMG: O’Brien, Parks, Cottrell, Honey
IN: Williamson, Casboult
OUT: Williams (suspended), Murphy, Docherty (both injured)
