Fremantle v Adelaide AFL tips & goalkicker picks | Round 7, 2025

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Fremantle vs Adelaide match preview

Fremantle and Adelaide continue the ANZAC Day footy action as they face off at Optus Stadium this Friday night, and the top AFL bookmakers are finding it hard to split the pair.

Playing at home, the Dockers have a slight edge in head-to-head betting at $1.85. That leaves the dangerous Crows at solid odds of $2 to win on the road, while the line is set at just 2.5 points.

This is the perfect time for Fremantle to bounce back after they lost to the previously winless Melbourne by 10 points last Saturday afternoon. Justin Longmuir’s side were beaten in all aspects of the game, missing a vital chance to bank a win early in the season.

The Dockers are yet to inspire this season, as they have only beaten the Bulldogs, Tigers and Eagles. With one of the best midfield groups in the AFL, this is a great chance to make a statement that they are ready to push the top eight.

Adelaide were much more successful last Saturday, beating the GWS Giants by 18 points at home. In a low-scoring affair in the wet, the Crows were able to get the job done despite kicking just seven goals.

Coming off consecutive losses, it was a much-needed win for Matthew Nicks’ men, who have won four of their first six matches. However, only one of those victories has come away from Adelaide Oval, and the Crows will need to show their credentials on the road if they wish to be considered serious contenders.

Fremantle vs Adelaide team news

Fremantle are set to have two inclusions in defence, with both Heath Chapman and Corey Wagner available this week. However, veteran midfielder Jaeger O’Meara will miss after suffering a hamstring and foot injury in the same incident against the Demons.

Adelaide are sweating on the availability of key forward Darcy Fogarty after he suffered a shoulder injury against the Giants. But in more positive news, small forward Josh Rachele has recovered from a rib injury, while midfielder James Peatling will return after serving a suspension.

Fremantle vs Adelaide AFL R7 predictions

While the Dockers enter this clash as slight favourites, their form is not particularly convincing. On the other hand, Adelaide are coming off a win against a premiership contender, while they have one of the most exciting forward groups in the AFL. As underdogs with AFL betting sites, the Crows offer great value for the win.

Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has had a strong start to the season, averaging 29.2 disposals per game. The 24-year-old thrives at Optus Stadium, with tallies of 38 and 35 touches in his last two games at the venue. The Dockers should get on top in the midfield, so expect Serong to have 30 or more disposals at $1.90 with BetOnline.

Coming off a couple of quiet weeks in front of goal, expect Adelaide key forward Riley Thilthorpe to return to his dominant best in this clash. The big man booted 14 goals across the opening four games of the season, and with Fogarty potentially missing this clash, Thilthorpe looms as the main threat in the Adelaide attack. Back him to kick three or more goals at $2.35 with Neds.

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