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Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers AFL Tips - Dockers to cement spot in the eight with big win over Bombers

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Last updated: Wed 18 Jun 2025 10:03

Adam Cusworth 18 Jun 2025

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Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 15 AFL game
The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 8:10 PM (AEST)
Can the Dockers feast on an undermanned Bombers outfit?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers AFL Tips

Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers, Round 15 2025 - Expert Prediction

Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers, Round 15 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Fremantle Dockers Team List
Essendon Bombers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Essendon Bombers Team News
Essendon Bombers Team List
Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 15 FAQ’s

Fremantle will consolidate their spot in the top eight with a comfortable win over Essendon in AFL Round 15.

The Dockers sit in 8th spot on the ladder with a win-loss record of 8-5 and come off a six-point win over the improving North Melbourne outfit last weekend. They have now won four in a row.

Essendon have dropped their past three and their lengthy injury list is beginning to take a toll. They were outclassed to the tune of 91 points against Geelong last weekend.

The Bombers have plenty that can find the footy but lack the class at either end of the ground. With Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong in solid touch, expect the Dockers to gain enough opportunities to cover the line in this match. The Bombers discard, Patrick Voss, will kick 2+ goals for Fremantle.

The Dockers have won their past four matches.
Andrew Brayshaw has averaged 32.5 disposals in his past four matches against Essendon.
Essendon come off a 91-point loss to Geelong
Patrick Voss has kicked six goals in his past two matches.

Head to Head

Fremantle have won two of the past three between the two sides but went down by a point the last time they met, which was in Round 21 at the MCG last season. Darcy Parish, Jye Caldwell, Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong all had 30+ disposals for their respective sides in that match, while Fremantle’s Jye Amiss kicked four goals.

The Dockers were 32 point winners at Optus Stadium in Round 15 of 2023. Darcy Parish has averaged 32.5 disposals in his past four matches against the Dockers, while Andrew Brayshaw has averaged 32 for Freo.

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

Fremantle have won their past four matches. They were 11-point victors over the Gold Coast Suns prior to the win over North Melbourne and have won five of their past six at Optus Stadium.

The Dockers went down in the disposals and inside 50 count last weekend but were lifted over the line by Caleb Serong (36 disposals) and Andrew Brayshaw (31). Brayshaw has had 30+ in seven of his past nine matches.

Patrick Voss has kicked three goals in each of his last two matches. The Dockers leading goalkicker, Josh Treacy, has not registered a goal in his past three games.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
7-6	5-8	6-3	2-2

Fremantle Dockers Team News

Sean Darcy has been rested while Sam Switkowski is out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the win over North Melbourne. Nat Fyfe came on as the sub in the third quarter and picked up nine disposals.

Nathan O'Driscoll and James Aish are the inclusions.

Fremantle Dockers Team List

B: L.Ryan, J.Draper, B.Cox

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

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

HF: M.Frederick, S.Bolton, B.Banfield

F: P.Voss, J.Treacy, J.Amiss

FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw (c)

IC: J.Aish, N.Erasmus, N.Fyfe, N.O’Driscoll, M.Reid

EMG: W.Brodie, O.McDonald, L.Reidy

In: J.Aish, N.O’Driscoll

Out: S.Switkowski (injured), S.Darcy (managed)

Essendon Bombers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

Essendon have lost their past three and went down by 18 to Brisbane and eight to Carlton prior to their hefty loss against Geelong. The Bombers undermanned backline has been under the pump and they rank last for fewest points conceded over the last five rounds.

The Bombers rank 2nd for total disposals in that period but that has not translated to inside 50s and scoring, where they rank 17th and 16th. Peter Wright and Matt Guelfi kicked two goals each in the 8.8 scoreline against Geelong. Wright has kicked 2+ in his past four matches.

A host of Bombers had 25+ disposals against Geelong, including Zach Merrett (29) and Will Setterfield (31). Jye Caldwell has had 25+ disposals in his past four matches. Darcy Parish has returned from injury with 31 and 26 in his two games.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
5-8	4-9	6-3	0-4

Essendon Bombers Team News

Todd Goldstein has been rested with Vigo Visentini making his debut.

No injuries for Essendon out of the Geelong match but none of the big names on the lengthy injury list are set to come in. Dylan Shiel and Elijah Tsatas have some excellent VFL form and will come under consideration for a return.

Essendon Bombers Team List

B: A.McGrath, J.Laverde,. A.Roberts

HB: Z.Johnson, J.Prior, A.Clarke

C: X.Duursma, Z.Merrett (c), L.Lual

HF: A.Perkins, N.Caddy, N.Martin

F: A.May, P.Wright, I.Kako

R. V.Visentini, J.Caldwell, D.Parish

IC: B.Hobbs, J.Gresham, W.Setterfield, M.Guelfi, L.Blakiston

EMG: D.Shiel, R.Unwin, A.Day-Wicks

In: V.Visentini, B.Hobbs

Out: T.Goldstein (managed), A.Day-Wicks (omitted)

Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 15 FAQ’s

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Verdict

Fremantle Dockers v Essendon Bombers

Fremantle to cover the line with Voss and Brayshaw continuing solid recent form

Fremantle -27.5

Handicap -27.5

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