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Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs

102.7 - 66.2
Model Score

Optus Stadium

Over 164.5 (6.2% edge)
Best Prop: Caleb Serong Under 27.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs, Round 21 2026

The Verdict

Fremantle carry a 3-game winning streak into Optus Stadium. Model total 168.9 vs market 164.5. Over 164.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

The market has the total at 164.5. Our model puts it at 168.9, a 4.4-point gap. That is a 6.2% edge on the Over 164.5. Both squads' defensive stats back the lower total.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 15

Fremantle Dockers

Hayden Young returns with only minor injury concerns remaining. Hayden Young in.

Western Bulldogs

Injury concerns: Budarick 3-5 weeks, Dale 3-5 weeks, Treloar 4-6 weeks. Check AFL.com.au for the latest update.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Fremantle
Western Bulldogs
13.2 Marks Inside 50 12.8
Fremantle adv
30.8 Shots at Goal 25.8
Fremantle adv
371.8 Disposals 352.2
Fremantle adv
32.8 Clearances 38.6
Western Bulldogs adv
64.8 Intercepts 61.6
Fremantle adv
The Key Number

Western Bulldogs hold a Disposals advantage: 352.2 vs 371.8 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Fremantle
WWWLW
Avg Scored98.8
Avg Conceded65.6
O/U Record9-9-0
ATS Record11-7
Home Record9-0
Western Bulldogs
WWWLW
Avg Scored81.2
Avg Conceded67.4
O/U Record5-13-0
ATS Record9-9
Away Record6-4
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2026 R8 Western Bulldogs 102 - 114 Fremantle Dockers Fremantle W O
2025 R24 Western Bulldogs 97 - 112 Fremantle Dockers Fremantle L O
2025 R4 Fremantle Dockers 97 - 81 Western Bulldogs Fremantle W O
2024 R14 Western Bulldogs 149 - 82 Fremantle Dockers Western Bulldogs W O
2024 R7 Fremantle Dockers 95 - 71 Western Bulldogs Fremantle W O

Fremantle Dockers 4-1 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Fremantle win 102 - 114 at Western Bulldogs in R8 2026. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis

Last five: W W W L W. Fremantle are riding a 3-game winning streak. Averaging 98.8 scored and 65.6 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 371.8. Their home record 9-0 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis

Last five: W W W L W. Western Bulldogs are riding a 3-game winning streak. Averaging 81.2 scored and 67.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 47. Their away record 6-4 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
Caleb Serong Fremantle Dockers U27.5 22.5 26.4 UNDER -5.0
Bailey Williams Western Bulldogs U22.5 17.7 18.4 UNDER -4.8
Marcus Bontempelli Western Bulldogs O27.5 30.1 26.0 OVER +2.6
Andrew Brayshaw Fremantle Dockers U25.5 23.4 26.2 UNDER -2.1
Thomas Liberatore Western Bulldogs U22.5 20.5 20.6 UNDER -2.0

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Caleb Serong (Fremantle)
Caleb Serong (Fremantle), Midfielder. 25.2 disp / 0.38 gls avg.
Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle)
Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle), Midfielder. 25.1 disp / 0.26 gls avg.
Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
Murphy Reid (Fremantle), Forward. 23.8 disp / 0.63 gls avg.
Bailey Dale (Western Bulldogs)
Bailey Dale (Western Bulldogs), Defender. 26.9 disp / 0.12 gls avg. 32 disposals vs Fremantle Dockers R8 2026.
Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs), Midfielder. 26.7 disp / 1.42 gls avg. 33 disposals vs Fremantle Dockers R8 2026.
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs), Forward. 24.2 disp / 0.18 gls avg. 25 disposals vs Fremantle Dockers R8 2026.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Total Over 164.5 164.5 $1.89 6.2% edge Moderate Model total 168.9 vs market 164.5. Gap: 4.4 points.
Prop Caleb Serong Under 27.5 27.5 N/A 5.0% edge None Model has Caleb Serong at 22.5 vs line 27.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
102.7 - 66.2
Fremantle - Western Bulldogs
Best Prop
Caleb Serong Under 27.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Total: 6.2%
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