Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 7:30 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. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 16, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Preview
Eight points separate the Dockers from the Swans ahead of Saturday’s crucial game between 3rd and 7th in Perth.
The Dockers made it back-to-back wins last week by a comfortable margin over the Saints, and with the Lions in real danger of slipping outside the top four, this looks a huge opportunity for Fremantle to solidify their spot.
Likewise, the Swans have plenty at stake with Richmond and the Saints hot on their heels.
Sydney obliterated the Bulldogs at home last week, but their recent road form has been shaky at best.
The Swans lost by plenty to the Power in Adelaide just over a month ago, while they were also on the receiving end of a nine-point loss to the Bombers at the MCG a fortnight ago.
Making matters worse, Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe has suddenly rediscovered some of his best form, while Andrew Brayshaw has leapt into Brownlow favouritism on the back of his 20th straight game of 25+ disposals last week.
The midfield battle will be crucial in this one, but if Fyfe can push forward and leave his mark on the scoreboard again, it’s going to be tough for any team to beat the Dockers.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.52 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Rory Lobb at $9.50.
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans Teams
FREMANTLE
B: Clark, Cox, Young
HB: Walker, Ryan, Chapman
C: Mundy, Brayshaw, Acres
HF: Schultz, Fyfe, Frederick
F: Taberner, Lobb, Walters
FOLL: Darcy, Brodie, Serong
I/C: Aish, Banfield, Colyer, Logue
EMG: Hughes, Erasmus, Meek, Wilson
IN: Chapman, Acres
OUT: Henry (sub), Hughes, Wilson (both omitted)
SYDNEY
B: Rampe, T.McCartin, P.McCartin
HB: Lloyd, McInerney, Fox
C: Blakey, Parker, Mills
HF: Stephens, Reid, Heeney
F: Amartey, Franklin, Papley
FOLL: Hickey, Warner, Rowbottom
I/C: Florent, Hayward, Clarke, Gulden
EMG: Campbell, McLean, Melican, Cunningham
IN: Hickey
OUT: Ladhams (injured), Cunningham (sub)