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Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Tips - Collingwood set to bounce back after narrow defeat to Geelong in Round 8

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Last updated: Thu 08 May 2025 07:13

Adam Cusworth 08 May 2025

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Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 9 AFL game
The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 8:10 PM (AEST)
Can the Dockers utilize home ground advantage in Thursday night footy?
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Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Tips

Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 9 2025 - Expert Prediction

Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 9 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Fremantle Dockers Team List
Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Collingwood Magpies Team News
Collingwood Magpies Team List

Collingwood are set to bounce back after a Round 8 loss to Geelong that was decided after the siren.

The Magpies led that match by as much as 20 points in the third quarter and were overrun by Geelong, but had their chance with Jack Crisp’s shot missing, ending the match three-points in arrears. The Magpies now sit in 2nd position on the ladder with a win-loss record of 6-2.

Fremantle comes in at 4-4 and were disappointing in their match against St Kilda, going down to the Saints by 61 points.

Justin Longmuir’s side will be looking to regroup after being smashed at the clearances (50-22), contested possessions (151-103) and inside 50s (61-34).

The Dockers are a better side at home, having won three of four this season. But with their confidence shot and a Collingwood side on the rebound, this looks to be a tough task. Take the Magpies to cover the line, while they will restrict Fremantle’s scoring, bringing the under into play. Jamie Elliott can kick 2+ goals

Collingwood have a win-loss record of 6-2
The Magpies have won three of the past four against Fremantle
Jamie Elliott is averaging two goals per game this season
Collingwood are conceding just 69 points per game this season, the best of any side.

Head to Head

The two sides played out a draw last year at Optus Stadium with Freo staging a late fightback to level up at 75 apiece. Jordan Clark had 35 disposals, while Luke Ryan and Andrew Brayshaw each had 31. Nick Daicos had 35 for the Magpies.

Collingwood won the three games prior to that between the two sides by an average margin of 36 points. They include a 36-point win at the venue in 2022. Collingwood are two from three against the Dockers at the venue. Jamie Elliott has kicked six goals from his past three matches against Fremantle.

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

Fremantle have been inconsistent in 2025 and have dropped a couple of games they were expected to win in the past three weeks- a 10 point loss to Melbourne in Round 6, as well as last week’s effort. Those two losses were split by a solid 18-point win over Adelaide at Optus Stadium in Round 7.

There has been a bit of a reliance on Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw in the middle of the ground. These two were quiet against the Saints and the results showed further up the ground with the Dockers managing just 5.3.33.

They rank 14th for points per game, 16th for clearances and 15th for disposals. Sarong and Brayshaw average over 27 disposals per game and there is a drop-off after that. Josh Treacy has kicked 20 goals from eight matches and will be a key target up forward.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
4-4	4-4	3-2	1-2

Fremantle Dockers Team News

Hayden Young is set to miss the next six weeks with another hamstring injury. Jaegar O’Meara and Nat Fyfe remain on the sidelines.

Fremantle Dockers Team List

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

HB: C.Wagner, K.Worner, J.Clark

C: J.Sharp, M.Johnson, M.Frederick

HF: S.Bolton, S.Switkowski, I.Dudley

F: L.Jackson, J.Treacy, J.Amiss

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

I/C: P.Voss, M.Reid, H.Chapman, N.Erasmus, C.Simpson

EMG: O.McDonald, Q.Narkle, J.Draper

In: P.Voss, N.Erasmus, C.Simpson

Out: J.Draper (Omitted), H.Young (Injured), Q.Narkle (Omitted)

Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	4-1	3-2

Collingwood’s six-match winning streak ended last weekend with their three point loss to Geelong. The Magpies have had one of the toughest draws in 2025. Seven of their eight matches have been against last year’s finalists and they are 5-2 from those contests.

Josh Daicos had 32 disposals last weekend, while his brother, Nick, had 28. Nick is averaging a tick over 30 this season, while Josh is at 28. Collingwood rank 4th for clearances and 5th for inside 50s but it is their pressure that has been a standout, limiting their opposition to just 69 points per game, topping the competition for fewest points conceded.

At the other end, they have shared their goals. Brody Mihocek booted four last weekend and has 15 for the season from seven matches. Jamie Elliott has 16 from eight.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
5-3	4-4	3-1	3-1

Collingwood Magpies Team News

Collingwood have just a five day turnaround from the match against Geelong and may look to rest a few players. Jeremy Howe is a chance to come back in, while Ed Allan and Charlie West will be considered.

Collingwood Magpies Team List

B: J.Howe, D.Moore - C, D.Houston

HB: H.Perryman, B.Frampton, I.Quaynor

C: J.Crisp, S.Sidebottom, P.Lipinski

HF: B.Hill, T.Membrey, L.Schultz

F: B.McCreery, M.Cox, J.Elliott

FOLL: D.Cameron, N.Daicos, N.Long

I/C: J.Daicos, E.Allan, W.Hoskin-Elliott, L.Sullivan, O.Markov

EMG: C.West, W.Hayes, C.Dean

In: J.Howe, E.Allan, L.Sullivan, O.Markov

Out: B.Maynard (Managed), J.De Goey (Managed), B.Mihocek (Injured), S.Pendlebury (Managed)

Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 9 FAQ’s

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Verdict

Fremantle v Collingwood

Collingwood to restrict Fremantle. Jamie Elliott amongst the goals.

Collingwood -4.5

Handicap +4.5

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