GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 1:20 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 1:20 pm

Where: GMHBA Stadium

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Geelong Cats vs Fremantle Dockers Preview

Another team whose Opening Round match was disrupted by the fierce winds of Cyclone Alfred, Geelong is set to host Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium for their season opener.

The Cats, priced at $1.52 favorites after securing victories in their last seven season-opening games at GMHBA, will showcase the smooth skills and chiseled physique of former Bulldog Bailey Smith.

Smith’s addition bolsters a Geelong side that fell just 10 points short of another grand final appearance in 2024.

Meanwhile, Fremantle is determined to make a finals push in 2025 after a disappointing 10th-place finish last season.

Under Justin Longmuir, the Dockers were positioned third on the ladder after Round 20 but suffered defeats in their final four games.

The arrival of Richmond premiership forward Shai Bolton provides Fremantle with a significant boost in their attacking lineup. However, they’ll begin the season without key players Hayden Young (hamstring), Sean Darcy (ankle), and potentially Alex Pearce (ankle).

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