Fremantle vs Sydney AFL betting tips & match odds – Rd18, 2022

Two of the AFL’s biggest premiership contenders will face off in a must-win match this Saturday at Optus Stadium, as the Fremantle Dockers host the Sydney Swans in an exciting matchup.

The Fremantle Dockers have exceeded all expectations this year behind the masterful mind of Justin Longmuir, whose defensive coaching brand has clamped the most offensive teams throughout the season.

Although John Longmire’s team is filled with youngsters, their unbridled enthusiasm has allowed the team to compete with any opposition, which they best showcased last weekend in their 53-point victory over the Bulldogs.

One aspect of the Fremantle line up that has exploded this season is their midfield prowess, with Andrew Brayshaw leading the way alongside Caleb Serong and the newly acquired Will Brodie.

Brayshaw is going that well in his fourth season, he currently sits as favourite for the Brownlow Medal with the top online bookmakers.

The best asset in the Swans’ line up is their forward mix, as any of Isaac Heeney, Tom Papley, Will Hayward and Lance Franklin can get hot and kick multiple goals.

Can the Dockers follow their excellent win over the Saints with another victory, or will the Sydney Swans pull off an unlikely upset on the road?

Key matchup: Rory Lobb vs Lance Franklin

The conditions in Perth are looking perfect for the key forwards, so we are putting the spotlight on Rory Lobb and Lance Franklin, two of the game’s best in-form goalkickers. Rory Lobb has been dominating his opposing defenders with his height and sticky hands, while Buddy Franklin is still one of the best in the business at all things inside 50.

The McCartin Brothers are both excellent key defenders for the Swans, but we do not think they have the height to match Rory Lobb deep in attack, while Franklin slotted six goals against the Dockers early in 2021. Either one of the key forwards are going to be great options in your goalscorer betting.

Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans betting tips

Fremantle Dockers -10.5
It can be hard to pick when the Swans are going to be at their best and when they will fall short, but we think the Dockers are going to get the job done regardless of how well Sydney plays. Andrew Brayshaw is an outright star of the competition, while their stingy backline should keep a majority of the Swans quiet up the ground.

Tom Papley 2+ goals
One of the Sydney forwards we think could impact this match is Tom Papley, who is an experienced small forward who plays with plenty of flair. The Dockers are well-drilled and often come prepared for the expected, but Papley is a very different operator who will get under their skin in multiple ways.

Fremantle vs Sydney same game multi picks

We are backing in the Fremantle Dockers to register their 13th win of the season this Saturday night after a big game from Rory Lobb up forward, while Tom Papley also puts on a show at the other end of the ground.

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