Optus Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 9 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Collingwood Magpies. 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 Fremantle Dockers vs. Collingwood Magpies game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday May 8, 2025 at 8:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies Preview

Fremantle will look to bounce back from a dismal performance when they host Collingwood at Optus Stadium on Thursday night. The Dockers suffered a 94-33 loss to St Kilda last Friday, their equal-lowest score since 2021, as they continue to struggle on their Victorian road trips. Collingwood, meanwhile, saw their six-match winning streak come to an end with a heartbreaking 90-87 loss to Geelong, with Jack Crisp’s after-the-siren miss sealing their fate. The Magpies had been tight defensively during their streak, conceding just 59.7 points per game. Last season’s encounter was a dramatic affair, with Fremantle coming back from 25 points down in the final quarter to secure a 75-75 draw. Fremantle will be boosted by Collingwood’s five-day break and the absence of key players Scott Pendlebury, Jordan De Goey, Brayden Maynard, and Brody Mihocek.