Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Fremantle and Hawthorn. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Hawthorn heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Fremantle vs. Hawthorn game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 12, 2025 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Fremantle vs Hawthorn Odds
Fremantle vs Hawthorn Preview
Fremantle and Hawthorn are set for a high-stakes Saturday night clash at Optus Stadium, with both clubs firmly in the finals mix. The Dockers slipped a rung below the Hawks after last week’s 94-83 loss to Sydney, where star midfielder Caleb Serong was blanketed by a James Jordon tag and limited to just 11 disposals—his lowest output since 2020. Fremantle’s reliance on Serong is clear: they’re winless in 2025 when he gathers fewer than 29 touches.
Hawthorn, by contrast, is flying. A composed 94-74 win over St Kilda extended their winning streak to four, during which they’ve conceded just 60.5 points per game. The Hawks also boast recent success in this matchup, having snapped a six-game losing run to Fremantle with a 13-point win last season.
With momentum on their side and a defensive edge, Hawthorn will fancy their chances of making it five straight.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Hawthorn to win at $1.90 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Ginnivan at $13.00.