Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 19 AFL game between Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 3:20 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. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 21, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The Dockers look ready to attack the top four and make a statement in September, but something always seems to go wrong, which happened last week with their loss to Hawthorn.
Theyre still firmly in the mix however and come up against the Dees who are going under-the-radar in the race for finals actions.
Unbelievably, it was only 59 days ago when this game takes place where Freo went to Alice Springs and demolished the Dees by 92 points.
That was the lowest Melbourne has gotten to all year, and there is certainly a clause for some payback, which makes this game dangerous for the Dockers.
Over in WA, it makes a big difference, but the Dockers have only played Melbourne at Optus once, losing that game.
Melbourne looks a different side with inclusions like Jake Melksham, adding an offensive flare theyve seemingly lacked at times.
Fremantle has turned away from the ultra-defensive mode they started the year with, but theres every potential it could come out in a contest like this where the Dees will look to go direct through the corridor to enter inside 50.
The centre stoppage battle will be to Freos advantage, and if theyre able to penetrate Melbournes forward 50 with direct and punchy entries, theyll limit their rebounding opportunities.
Almost a miniElimination Final in the sense that Melbourne loses and top four becomes a stretch, and Freo loses and they become implanted in the mix for top four instead of half a game out.
Home deck and off a bad loss, the Dockers should bounce back in a great contest.
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Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons Tip
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $1.45 odds.
Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons Teams
DOCKERS
B: H.Chapman, A.Pearce – C, B.Cox
HB: C.Wagner, L.Ryan, J.Clark
C: J.Sharp, N.Fyfe, H.Young
HF: B.Banfield, S.Switkowski, M.Frederick
F: J.Treacy, J.Amiss, L.Jackson
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw
I/C (FROM): S.Sturt, J.O’Meara, M.Walters, J.Aish, M.Johnson, P.Voss, W.Brodie
IN: A.Pearce, S.Darcy, B.Walker, W.Brodie
OUT: J.Draper (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: T.McDonald, S.May, J.McVee
HB: C.Salem, J.Lever, A.Moniz-Wakefield
C: E.Langdon, C.Oliver, T.Sparrow
HF: K.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, K.Chandler
F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Fritsch, J.Melksham
FOLL: H.Petty, J.Viney – C, T.Rivers
I/C (FROM): C.Windsor, J.Billings, J.Bowey, A.Tomlinson, B.Laurie, K.Tholstrup, D.Turner
IN: J.Billings, A.Tomlinson, B.Laurie, T.Fullarton
OUT: T.Woewodin (Managed)