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Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns AFL Round 16 Tips- No stopping Dockers as Suns slump continue

Adam Cusworth

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Last updated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 09:19

Adam Cusworth 26 Jun 2026

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The game will be played at Optus Stadium on Sunday, 28th June, with the bounce at 5:10 PM (AEST)
Can Fremantle extend their outstanding season, or will Gold Coast produce a crucial upset on the road?
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Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns, Round 16 2026 - Expert Prediction

Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns, Round 16 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis
Gold Coast Suns Form Analysis
Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns Team List & News
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Gold Coast Suns Team News
Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns AFL 2026 Round 16 FAQ's

The Fremantle show will roll on when they take on the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

The Dockers are on a 13-match winning streak, while the Suns have dropped four in a row and it is hard to see those streaks flipping here in a match where the total points is set to go over.

A win by more than 24 points appeals against a Gold Coast side that continues to struggle away from home and against the best teams in the competition.

The Dockers have been able to win in different ways during their streak, but their scoring power is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. They are averaging 113 points across the past five rounds and have multiple avenues to goal, with Josh Treacy, Patrick Voss and Jye Amiss all in strong form.

Gold Coast have shown enough attacking intent to contribute to the scoreboard, but their issues defending centre bounce and turnover chains remain a major concern heading to Optus Stadium. Fremantle’s midfield depth and forward-half pressure should give them the chance to open this game up and push the total points over.

Noah Anderson continues to be the obvious standout for the Suns. He comes off a 43-disposal performance and has had 30+ disposals in each of his past two matches against Fremantle, making him a strong chance to continue his good form even if Gold Coast are beaten.

Gold Coast have won just one of six outside of Queensland and the Northern Territory this season.
The Suns’ past five matches against sides in the top six have resulted in losses by an average of 35 points.
The Fremantle Dockers are averaging 113 points over the last five rounds, while Gold Coast are averaging 87.
Noah Anderson comes off 43 disposals and has had 30+ in each of his past two against the Dockers.

Head to Head Stats

Gold Coast defeated Fremantle by a point in the Elimination Final last season, with that match played at Perth Stadium. The Dockers took out the three prior matches against the Suns.

Standout player performances in the recent head-to-heads have come from:

Andrew Brayshaw (Dockers) - 30+ disposals in his past three against the Suns
Patrick Voss (Dockers) - three goals in each of his past two matches against Gold Coast
Shai Bolton (Dockers) - eight goals in his past four matches against the Suns
Noah Anderson (Suns) - 30+ disposals in each of his past two against the Dockers

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis

Fremantle are the pacesetters of the competition, sitting on top of the ladder with a 13-1 win-loss record. Their loss came back in Round 1 and they will be out to make it 14 on the trot.

They come off a nine-point win over Geelong, wearing the Cats down in the second half with eight goals to five in a margin that could have been more were it not for some inaccuracy in the 14.15.99 to 14.6.90 scoreline.

What makes Fremantle so dangerous is their balance across the ground. Their midfield runs deep, with Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young, Shai Bolton and Luke Jackson all capable of taking control at different stages of a match. The Dockers do not rely on one or two players to carry the load, allowing them to maintain pressure and intensity for four quarters.

Their forward line has become one of the competition's most potent weapons. Josh Treacy has kicked 21 goals in his past seven matches, Patrick Voss has booted 18 in his past five, while Jye Amiss has slotted 18 in his past five. The trio continue to work brilliantly together and have become extremely difficult for opposition defences to contain.

Gold Coast Suns Form Analysis

Gold Coast come in with a 7-7 record and have dropped their past four, with those losses coming against Geelong, Brisbane, North Melbourne and Hawthorn last weekend, when they went down by 16 points.

The Suns have a poor record against sides above them on the ladder, with one win from six, and have won just one of six outside of Queensland and the Northern Territory this season.

They were badly beaten at centre clearances last weekend but generated more inside 50s than the Hawks. However, they scored just 34% of the time when entering and were unable to connect effectively or convert their chances.

Ben Long booted four goals, while Noah Anderson (43 disposals), Joel Jeffrey (34) and Christian Petracca (31) found plenty of the footy. Anderson has had 30+ in four of his past six, while he had 29 in another, and John Noble has also found plenty of the ball in five of his past seven.

Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns Team List & News

Fremantle: Sean Darcy returns after strong WAFL form in a major ruck call, while Jaeger O'Meara and Corey Wagner are also recalled.

Gold Coast: Dan Rioli is injured and Sam Clohesy is suspended, with Wil Powell among five inclusions.

Fremantle	POS	Gold Coast Suns
B. Cox, A. Pearce, H. Chapman	B	M. Andrew, S. Collins, B. Uwland
J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner	HB	J. Jeffrey, Z. Uwland, W. Powell
N. O'Driscoll, A. Brayshaw, N. Erasmus	C	J. Noble, B. Addinsall, J. Murray
M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski	HF	B. Humphrey, T. Miller, C. Petracca
P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy	F	B. King, B. Long, J. Walter
L. Jackson, C. Serong, S. Bolton	FOLL	N. Moyle, N. Anderson, M. Rowell
H. Young, M. Johnson, I. Dudley, S. Darcy, J. McVee, J. O'Meara, C. Wagner, C. Scerri	I/C	N. Holman, L. Lombard, C. Ballard, J. Witts, D. Patterson, Z. Evans, B. Jepson, O. Adams

Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns AFL 2026 Round 16 FAQ's

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Verdict

Fremantle Dockers v Gold Coast Suns

Dockers by over 24 points in match where the total points looks to go over.

Fremantle 25+

Winning Margin 1-24

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