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Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs Tips - Young pups stay in the fight in Perth

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Tue 08 Apr 2025 06:26

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Jeremy Darke 08 Apr 2025

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Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 4 AFL game
The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 5:10 PM (AEST)
Tom Liberatore averaging more disposals per game than any other year of his career
Dockers still struggling to turn defence into attack.

Dogs tipped to push the Dockers.

Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs, Round 4 2025 - Expert Prediction

This game has nail biter written all over it so taking the underdog Western Bulldogs with an 8.5-point start is the play.

Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs, Round 4 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Fremantle Dockers Team List
Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Western Bulldogs Team News
Western Bulldogs Team List
Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4 FAQ’s

Fremantle have been unimpressive while the Bulldogs have been playing out of their socks with a long list of key injuries. The question is if the young pups can continue to produce and handle the long trip to Perth and perform at Optus Stadium.

The Western Bulldogs came back from a 4-goal deficit which gives confidence to say that they will handle the pressure in Western Australia under the strong leadership of Tom Liberatore. The Dogs veteran is playing his best footy and is having more touches on the ball than he has had in his 14-season career.

This game is going to be grind through the midfield, especially if the Dogs have their say. The Western Bulldogs have been the best team at not given cheap turnovers and that will be important against a strong backline and midfield of the Dockers.

With the match being a bog and both teams protecting the ball at all costs the under on the game total is on the cards.

The Western Bulldogs have won 4 of 6 games against Perth based teams at Optus Stadium since 2021, going 2-2 against Fremantle.
Fremantle average just 80 points per game in 2025.
The Western Bulldogs have held their opponents to 76 points or less in their last 2 matches.
Tom Liberatore is averaging 30.7 disposals this season.

Head to Head

The Dockers and Bulldogs both got wins at home against each other in 2024.

Fremantle controlled the match at Optus Stadium in Round 7 getting up 95-71, managing a 10-point margin for most of the match and kicking away in the end.

Matches between the two clubs have swayed over the last three seasons with both teams winning 3 a piece.

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

Fremantle have had a stale start to the 2025 season but broke their duck egg in the Western Derby last weekend, beating West Coast 106-68. I wouldn’t say it was a clean performance from the Dockers though, who had a sub 50% accuracy on goal.

However, their young leaders, Caleb Serong (35 disposals & 10 clearances) and Andrew Brayshaw (29 disposals & 6 clearances) found the form that was lacking in their opening two games of the season and lifted the Dockers past the Eagles.

It was the first time Fremantle scored 70 points or more in 2025, ringing the alarm bells again that they just don’t have the attacking firepower to be a true contender for the premiership. Scoring 100+ against the Eagles will help the confidence, but only a little, the real test is this week.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
1-2	2-1	1-1	0-1

Fremantle Dockers Team News

Corey Wagner returns from a calf injury and joins the interchange for Freo. Jaeger O’Meara was a late withdrawal with illness for the derby against West Coast and slots straight back into centre field.

Fremantle Dockers Team List

B: J.Draper, A.Pearce - C, B.Cox

HB: H.Chapman, L.Ryan, J.Clark

C: M.Johnson, J.O’Meara, N.O’Driscoll

HF: M.Reid, M.Frederick, S.Bolton

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

FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw

I/C (FROM): J.Sharp, C.Wagner, I.Dudley, B.Banfield, N.Erasmus, K.Worner, L.Reidy, W.Brodie

In: J.O’Meara, C.Wagner, L.Reidy, W.Brodie

Out: J.Aish (Omitted)

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

The Western Bulldogs showed all heart in their late comeback win against Carlton to win their second match of the season, clawing back from a 24-point deficit to snatch the game in the final 5 minutes to hand the Blues their third loss.

With plenty of the high-priced stars out injured to start the season Tom Liberatore has taken it upon himself to lift his boys and get wins. The 33-year-old is averaging 30.7 disposals per game, 5 more than any other player on the Bulldogs and seven more than he averaged last season.

The Bulldogs have been taking care of the ball when they have it, giving away the least amount of intercept possession to their opponents (59.0/G) also leading the way with the least amount of loose gets that the opposition picks up.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
2-1	1-2	2-1	0-0

Western Bulldogs Team News

All of the Bulldogs stars are a few weeks out. Adam Treloar had a setback and won’t be seen for at least one more month but likely six weeks.

Western Bulldogs Team List

B: B.Khamis, L.Jones, B.Williams

HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale

C: J.Freijah, T.Liberatore - C, S.Davidson

HF: L.McNeil, A.Naughton, R.Sanders

F: L.Vandermeer, S.Darcy, J.Harmes

FOLL: T.English, M.Kennedy, E.Richards

I/C (FROM): O.Baker, J.Croft, J.Dolan, H.Gallagher, A.Jones, J.O’Donnell, C.Poulter, R.West

In: J.Croft, A.Jones, C.Poulter

Out: Nil

Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4 FAQ’s

How to watch Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4?

You can watch the Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4 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 Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4?

To buy tickets to the Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 4 game check the AFL website or the official Fremantle Dockers site.

Verdict

Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs are a chance to snag a win so taking an 8.5-point start is a good option. Tom Liberatore will be in everything for the Dogs and will claim 30+ disposals while the Bulldogs possession game will slow the play and see the game total stay under 168.5 points.

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