Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 6:50 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle Dockers vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 17, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions Preview
Brisbane played their best and worst footy in the space of one game but didnt show us signs of regression in their Opening Round hitout.
The Dockers on the other hand did show signs of regression in 2023, and returned to a familiar position, unable to meet their faithfuls expectations.
The Dockers have proven they can make the top eight, finishing fifth in 2022, winning a final, and exiting in the semis.
Their success and failure undeniably boil down to their willingness to commit to their system, which seemed to fall away last year under Justin Longmuir, who may get shown the door if things turn pear-shaped quickly.
The Lions sadly saw victim to another ACL injury, with exciting linebreaker Keidean Coleman set to be sidelined for the next 12 months.
The Dockers were able to see the blueprint of how to take down the Lions, with the Blues changing the game with the pressure application in transition and around the contest.
The Lions will be looking to recapture their first-half form for four quarters over in the west, but the Dockers are every chance to raise some eyebrows early on.
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Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.64 odds.
Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions Teams
DOCKERS
B: J.Aish, A.Pearce – C, J.Clark
HB: L.Ryan, E.Hughes, O.McDonald
C: M.Johnson, N.Fyfe, J.O’Meara
HF: T.Emmett, J.Treacy, M.Frederick
F: S.Switkowski, J.Amiss, M.Walters
FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw
I/C (FROM): J.Sharp, W.Brodie, K.Worner, H.Young, N.Erasmus, B.Banfield, L.Reidy
LIONS
B: B.Starcevich, D.Gardiner, R.Lester
HB: C.McKenna, H.Andrews – C, D.Wilmot
C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: L.McCarthy, J.Daniher, D.Zorko
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, J.Lyons
I/C (FROM): K.Lohmann, D.Robertson, C.Ah Chee, J.Tunstill, D.Fort, J.Payne, N.Answerth,
IN: C.McKenna, D.Robertson, J.Tunstill, D.Fort, N.Answerth
OUT: K.Coleman (Injured), L.Neale (Injured)
