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Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL Round 23 Tips - Dockers Chase History at Optus

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Last updated: Tue 11 Aug 2026 14:21

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Fremantle sit top of the ladder at 18-3
The Dockers have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between these two sides and are unbeaten against Adelaide at Optus Stadium.
Jye Amiss became Fremantle's first 50-goal forward since Matthew Pavlich after a 5-goal haul last week, and he's kicked 4 goals against Adelaide the last time these two met.

Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows

Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows, Round 23 2026 - Expert Prediction

Fremantle's grip on this fixture has been total. They've won 7 of the last 10 meetings, hold a 3-0 record against Adelaide at Optus Stadium, and haven't lost to the Crows there in the venue's history.

Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows, Round 23 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis
Adelaide Crows Form Analysis
Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows Team List & News
Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23 FAQ's

Adelaide's form has genuinely been good, they have taken four wins from their last five, including a 9-point win over Richmond last week where Izak Rankine produced a career-high 37 disposals and 12 clearances. But it's worth noting Adelaide led that game by 13 points in the third quarter and had to survive a Richmond fightback in wet conditions to get over the line.

Fremantle, took Melbourne to the wire in a 21-goal shootout last week, going down by just 4 points with captain Alex Pearce rested. Jye Amiss was the standout, kicking 5 goals to reach 50 for the season, the first Docker to do so since Matthew Pavlich.

The Footy Bets predictive model has Fremantle winning by nearly 25 points, the Dockers are clearly the better side and should get the job done, but a full-strength Adelaide outfit with Darcy Fogarty back from suspension and Lachlan McAndrew and James Borlase both likely returning gives them enough depth to avoid a complete blowout. Fremantle's own defence has also looked leakier than usual, having conceded its highest score of the season against Melbourne last week.

Take Fremantle to win by 1-39 points, the Dockers to win the second half by more than 11.5 points, Jye Amiss to kick 3+ goals, and Andrew Brayshaw for 25+ disposals as the plays for Friday night at Optus Stadium.

Fremantle are expected to draw another 50,000-plus crowd to Optus Stadium as they chase a club and league attendance record, and the Dockers have thrived in front of their home fans all year.
Amiss's 5-goal game last week and his history of kicking 4 goals against Adelaide in their last meeting make him a strong watch for another multi-goal outing.
Andrew Brayshaw has gone for 37, 31 and 25 disposals in his last three meetings with Adelaide, a clear trend of stepping up against this specific opponent.
Fremantle's attack rating sits well clear of Adelaide's, and with the game expected to open up in the second half, the Dockers' superior class should tell late.

Head to Head Stats

Recent history heavily favours the Dockers with 7 wins from the last 10 clashes and a perfect record against the Crows at Optus Stadium. The most recent meeting, in round 4 this year, went right down to the wire, with Fremantle scraping home by 2 points, 78 to 76.

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis

Fremantle went down by just 4 points in a wild shootout with Melbourne, 109 (17.7) to 113 (17.11), in a game that saw 21 goals kicked in the first half alone. Matt Johnson (24 disposals), Caleb Serong (21 disposals, 7 clearances as acting captain) and Jye Amiss (5 goals) were the standouts, with captain Alex Pearce rested rather than injured. Fremantle sit top of the ladder at 18-3 with a 143.4% percentage.

Adelaide Crows Form Analysis

Adelaide survived a scare from Richmond, winning 63 (9.9) to 54 (7.12) in wet conditions at Adelaide Oval after leading by 13 points in the third quarter. Izak Rankine was outstanding with a career-high 37 disposals, 12 clearances and a goal, while captain Jordan Dawson added 35 touches and a major of his own. Adelaide sit fifth at 14-7 and are within reach of the top four, with Darcy Fogarty (suspension), Lachlan McAndrew and James Borlase (both managed) all set to return this week.

Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows Team List & News

Fremantle Dockers Team News: No new injuries were reported from last week's loss to Melbourne, with Alex Pearce having been rested rather than injured and expected to return to the side for this match.

Adelaide Crows Team News: Adelaide are set to welcome back several key players, with forward Darcy Fogarty available again after suspension, ruckman Lachlan McAndrew back after being rested, and defender James Borlase returning from a hamstring scare.

(Full 22-man team lists to be added once officially confirmed by both clubs ahead of Friday's game.)

Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23 FAQ's

How to watch Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23?
You can watch the Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23?
To buy tickets to the Fremantle Dockers vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2026 Round 23 game check the AFL website or the official Fremantle Dockers site.