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Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions AFL Round 23 Tips - Wounded Lions to roar in finals shaping showdown

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Last updated: Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:35

Adam Cusworth 14 Aug 2025

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Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions expert predictions for Friday’s Round 23 AFL game
The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 8:20 PM (AEST)
Can Brisbane bounce back on the road and reclaim a top-four spot against in-form Fremantle?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions AFL Round 23 Tips

Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions, Round 23 2025 - Expert Prediction

Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions, Round 23 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Fremantle Dockers Team List
Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Brisbane Lions Team News
Brisbane Lions Team List
Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions AFL 2025 Round 23 FAQ’s

Brisbane will bounce back with a win over Fremantle in the west in Round 23.

The Lions suffered a shock two-point loss against Sydney last weekend, putting some slight doubt on their finals hopes. They now sit in 5th spot on the ladder and behind the Dockers, who are in 4th spot.

Fremantle survived a scare from Port Adelaide, edging past the Power by six points after a clutch mark and goal from their skipper, Alex Pearce, late in the game.

Brisbane will be desperate to respond and they’re primed to lift. Despite the result, the Lions dominated key stats like clearances, inside 50s, and contested ball — all signs their game is still in good order.

With a list filled with players who’ve stood up on big stages — including last year’s Grand Final triumph — they bring the kind of hardened edge that Fremantle may struggle to match when it matters most.

While the Dockers have been strong at Optus and sit just above Brisbane on the ladder, this is a different challenge.

The midfield contest will be pivotal, and this is where Brisbane still hold a slight edge in depth — even without Lachie Neale. Will Ashcroft is peaking at the right time, and the Lions’ ability to rotate multiple ball-winners through the middle gives them the flexibility to match Fremantle’s Serong-Brayshaw one-two punch.

In attack, Logan Morris is in great form but Charlie Cameron looms large — he’s kicked 2+ in four of his past five against the Dockers and is always a threat at ground level.

For Fremantle, Caleb Serong continues to rack up numbers and looks great value to hit 30+ disposals again. It’s a finals-shaping clash, but expect the wounded Lions to bite back.

Brisbane have won three of their past four against top eight sides.
The Lions have won their past three outside of Queensland, including wins over Collingwood and Geelong
Charlie Cameron has kicked 2+ goals in four of his past five against the Dockers
Caleb Serong had 46 disposals the last time the two sides met.

Head to Head

The two sides have not met since Round 1 last season and it was the Dockers by 23 points at Optus Stadium with Jye Amiss kicking four goals and Caleb Serong picking up a whopping 46 disposals. The Dockers have won two of their past three against the Lions at the venue.

Serong has had 35+ in his past two against the Lions and 30+ in four of his past five. Andrew Brayshaw has averaged 32.5 disposals from his past four. Brisbane’s Lachie Neale has had 25+ disposals in his past five against his former side. Charlie Cameron has kicked 2+ goals in four of his past five against the Dockers.

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
5-0	2-3	3-2

Fremantle have won 11 of their past 12 matches and have a strong record against sides in the top half of the ladder this season, winning six of their past seven against sides in that bracket, while they have won their past six at Optus Stadium.

Patrick Voss continued his excellent form last weekend with three goals and has kicked 15 from his past four while Josh Treacy has five from his past two.

Caleb Serong and Jaegar O’Meara both had over 25 disposals last weekend. Sarong and Andrew Brayshaw are averaging 27 disposals apiece this season.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-11	10-11	11-4	4-2

Fremantle Dockers Team News

No injuries for Fremantle to come out of the Port Adelaide match. Nat Fyfe came on as the sub and got through unscathed in his return. Alex Pearce kicked the match winner in his first game back.

Fremantle Dockers Team List

B: L.Ryan, B.Cox, A.Pearce - C

HB: H.Chapman, K.Worner, J.Clark

C: N.Erasmus, L.Jackson, N.O’Driscoll

HF: S.Switkowski, P.Voss, S.Bolton

F: M.Frederick, J.Treacy, J.Amiss

FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw

I/C: C.Wagner, M.Reid, J.O’Meara, N.Fyfe, B.Banfield

EMG: B.Walker, I.Dudley, O.McDonald

In: - C.Wagner

Out: - I.Dudley (Omitted)

Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	2-3

Brisbane have won five of their past seven matches and have won three of their past four against sides in the top half of the ladder, while they have won their past three outside of Queensland.

In the past five rounds, the Lions rank in the top three in the competition for disposals, clearances and inside 50s. Finishing off has been a slight issue, with the Lions ranking 11th for goals per inside 50 in that period. They led the clearance count (40-21) and inside 50s (65-52) against the Swans but let the game split.

Logan Morris kicked three goals last weekend, taking his season tally to 40 from 19 matches. He has nine from the past two rounds. Lachie Neale is out with injury but the Lions had six players that had 25+ disposals last weekend, including Will Ashcroft with 31.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-11	8-13	12-4	2-2

Brisbane Lions Team News

Brandon Starcevich is likely to miss with a hamstring injury, while Neale won’t be seen until finals. Ryan Lester is expected to be available, while the big man, Oscar McInerney, is a strong chance of being an inclusion with a dominant game in the VFL last weekend.

Brisbane Lions Team List

B: D.Zorko, D.Gardiner, R.Lester

HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews - C, B.Starcevich

C: J.Fletcher, H.McCluggage, J.Berry

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, Z.Bailey

F: C.Rayner, L.Morris, C.Ah Chee

FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, W.Ashcroft

I/C: L.Ashcroft, S.Day, L.Beecken, S.Marshall, B.Reville

EMG: S.Brain, D.Joyce, O.McInerney

In: - R.Lester, B.Starcevich, S.Day, L.Beecken

Out: - T.Doedee (Injured), H.Smith (Omitted), D.Robertson (Omitted), W.McLachlan (Omitted)

Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions AFL 2025 Round 23 FAQ’s

How to watch Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions AFL 2025 Round 23?

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