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Last updated: Thu 24 Jul 2025 09:35

The Fremantle Dockers are predicted to dominate in their AFL Round 20 matchup against the struggling West Coast Eagles, with a forecasted win margin of over 50 points. While Fremantle emerges stronger, determined to secure a premiership, the Eagles continue to grapple with their losing streak. Highlights include Fremantle's impressive comeback from a 22-point deficit against the Magpies and the performance of Patrick Voss, who significantly contributed to the team's success with six goals. Overall, Fremantle is set to excel, showcasing their grit and prowess on the field.

Jeremy Darke 24 Jul 2025
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  • Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 20 AFL game
  • The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 4:15 PM (AEST)
  • Patrick Voss plays a crucial role with notable performance against the Pies last week
  • Dockers strengthen their chance for the premiership with recent wins.
Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles AFL Tips

Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles, Round 20 2025 - Expert Prediction


Fremantle will have no issues this week and will reign supreme in Perth with a 50+ win against West Coast.
  • Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles, Round 20 2025 - Expert Prediction
  • Head to Head 
  • Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Fremantle Dockers Team News
  • Fremantle Dockers Team List
  • West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • West Coast Eagles Team News
  • West Coast Eagles Team List
  • Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 20 FAQ’s

Not sure if it is even necessary to break this one down. The Eagles are in all sorts and have given up all hope of avoiding the spoon, which was clearly evident in their 49-point loss to Richmond last week.

Yes, you would expect them to get up against Freo, but they can’t and the Dockers won’t let them either. 

Fremantle are firming in as one of the favourites for the premiership, finally playing the standard of footy everyone expected at the start of the year. They fought back from 22 points down against the Magpies, showing that they have grit and muscle, which is a side of the Dockers we haven’t seen before. 

I expect a blowout, with Freo putting up over 105.5 points and winning by over 50 points. Patrick Voss has an accuracy of just 46.81% in front of goal this season, but he put that behind him against the Pies, kicking 6.1. Expect the 22-year-old to gain a world of confidence from that performance and have a big on in the derby. 

  • West Coast have lost by an average of 54 points at Optus Stadium in their last 2 matches. 
  • Fremantle have scored 106 points or more in 4 of their last 5 matches against West Coast
  • West Coast averages 102.77 points against at Optus Stadium this season.
  • Patrick Voss kicked 6 goals last week against Collingwood.

Head to Head 


Fremantle won by 38 points back in Round 3 this year taking their tally to 7 wins from the last 8 derby matches. 

The previous 5 matches between West Coast and Fremantle have gone over the game total. 

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
4-13-22-3

What a season defining moment for the Fremantle Dockers to hold on to a one-point victory over the league leading Pies and no more deserving man to kick the game winning goal than ruckman Luke Jackson, who has transformed this Dockers side as he becomes one of the elite in the league. 

Fremantle stole the match from Collingwood who led by a match-high 22-points in the final term, however a sixth goal from Patrick Voss put the Dockers within one kick, after goals from O’Meara and Amiss and Jackson made no mistake with his set shot. 

The Dockers have now won 8 of their past 9 matches with a loss to Sydney at the SCG their only blemish. Their defensive pressure continues to be their strength, allowing their opponents just 73.1 points per game in their last 5 matches, ranking third in opposition disposal efficiency.

2025 Betting Trends
ATSOver/Under1-3940+
10-87-119-43-2

Fremantle Dockers Team News


Midfielder Matt Johnson will miss the match with Hayden Young likely to be elevated into the starting side.

Nat Fyfe is a chance to return this week and will be competing for the open spot with Isaiah Dudley and Neil Eramus from their VFL side.

Fremantle Dockers Team List


Backs: L.Ryan, B.Cox, O.McDonald
Half Backs: H.Chapman, K.Worner, J.Clark
Centres: J.O’Meara, L.Jackson, N.O’Driscoll
Half Forwards: S.Switkowski, P.Voss, S.Bolton
Forwards: M.Frederick, J.Treacy, J.Amiss
Rucks: S.Darcy, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw - C

Interchange: B.Banfield, M.Reid, I.Dudley, N.Erasmus, H.Young
EMG: J.Draper, J.Sharp, B.Walker

In: - I.Dudley, N.Erasmus
Out: - M.Johnson (Injured), C.Wagner (Injured)

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
0-52-31-4

Another disappointing performance by the Eagles guarantees them the Wooden Spoon in 2025, after getting done by 49-points to fellow cellar dwellers Richmond. With the game in the balance at half time, West Coast fell off the cliff again, giving up 52 points to the Tigers in the third quarter, eventually losing the match 105-56

Changes are on the horizon in the West and all of the talk has obviously shifted to next season. Will Harley Reid turn down the cash to stay or pack his bags for Melbourne. 

It is hard to see the Eagles making any improvement over the next few years after another extremely disappointing 2025.

2025 Betting Trends
ATSOver/Under1-3940+
8-109-91-90-8

West Coast Eagles Team News


Elijah Hewitt will return for the Eagles after being managed last week.

Sandy Brock and Archer Reid will push for selection with changes likely after the Eagles poor performance against Richmond. 

West Coast Eagles Team List


Backs: T.Cole, H.Edwards, R.Bazzo
Half Backs: L.Duggan - C, R.Ginbey, T.McCarthy
Centres: M.Owies, T.Kelly, J.Hutchinson
Half Forwards: T.Brockman, A.Reid, L.Baker
Forwards: L.Ryan, J.Shanahan, J.Cripps
Rucks: M.Flynn, B.Hough, H.Reid

Interchange: E.Hewett, R.Maric, C.Hall, B.Williams, T.Dewar
EMG: N.Long, J.Petruccelle, S.Brock

In: - A.Reid, E.Hewett
Out: - J.Williams (Omitted), J.Petruccelle (Omitted)

Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 20 FAQ’s

How to watch Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 20?

You can watch the Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 20 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 West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 20?

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Verdict

Fremantle will cover as the 50.5-point favourites, kicking over 105.5 points with Patrick Voss bagging 3.
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