Fremantle v Collingwood, Optus Stadium

A gritty, ugly win on the road from Justin Longmuir’s team against St Kilda has the Dockers
on the cusp of the top-eight. But Collingwood, who have proven themselves to be road
warriors under Craig McRae, will be an immense test for Fremantle. But if the Dockers can
inflict the Magpies with their first loss since round three it will show they are serious about
returning to finals. Collingwood have managed to keep winning despite their injury list
continuing to lengthen. Jordan De Goey kicked the match-winning goal against Adelaide last
Saturday, but is back on the sidelines this week due to an abdominal injury. The Magpies will
need to find creative ways to score against Fremantle’s rock solid defence.

TIP: Fremantle by 9 points, Caleb Serong to have 30 or more possessions

Fremantle and Collingwood have both been a bit hit and miss this AFL season, and Optus Stadium usually comes down to who wins the midfield battle first. Collingwood seem to hold their nerve better late in games, but Fremantle still get a lift from playing at home. Before locking in AFL betting odds, it’s worth glancing at recent form rather than just the head-to-head history. Anyone flicking through AFL betting predictions on different Sports Betting Sites will notice the line moved a little this week. If that kind of form-based read is useful, our NRL Expert Tips section covers the same sort of breakdown.