GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle AFL Round 17 Tips - No one is stopping Freo
Fremantle Dockers enter AFL Round 17 as the league's benchmark side, riding a 14-match win streak and boasting the competition's sturdiest defense. Facing injury-hit GWS Giants, Fremantle are favoured to cover the -19.5 points line. The Dockers are efficient at restricting opponents—conceding <78.5 points in six of their last seven matches—while GWS has struggled for offensive consistency. Luke Ryan is tipped for 20+ disposals. Expert recommendation: Fremantle -19.5, GWS under 78.5 points, and Ryan 20+ disposals.
- Fremantle tipped to cover -19.5 line vs injury-hit GWS.
- Dockers' defence expected to keep Giants under 78.5 points.
- Luke Ryan backed for 20+ disposals.
- The game will be played at Corroboree Group Oval Manuka on Saturday, 4th July, with the bounce at 1:35 PM (AEST)
GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle AFL Round 17 Tips
GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle, Round 17 2026 - Expert Prediction
Fremantle continue to look like the benchmark of the competition and are well placed to cover a 19.5-point line against an injury-hit GWS outfit.
- GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle, Round 17 2026 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head Stats
- GWS GIANTS Form Analysis
- Fremantle Form Analysis
- GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle Team List & News
- GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle AFL 2026 Round 17 FAQ’s
The Dockers' elite defence also makes the Giants team total under one of the strongest betting angles of the round.
Fremantle arrive on a 14-game winning streak and have been blowing sides away with their pressure and defensive structure. The model at footybets.com.au projects the Dockers by 21.8 points, almost perfectly in line with the recommended handicap, while GWS has dropped three straight matches and now faces another huge test against the competition leaders.
The Giants have struggled to generate consistent scoring against quality opposition, making their team total under 78.5 particularly appealing.
Fremantle has conceded fewer than 78.5 points in six of its past seven matches, allowing just 60.4 points per game across its past five outings. The Dockers held Gold Coast to only 29 points last weekend and continue to defend as well as any side in the AFL.
Luke Ryan's disposal line is another bet worth backing. The experienced defender remains the quarterback of Fremantle's backline and has recorded 20 or more disposals in nine of his past 11 matches.
With GWS expected to spend periods attacking without necessarily converting, Ryan should have plenty of opportunities to accumulate intercept possessions and rebound football.
- Fremantle have won their last two matches against GWS in Canberra.
- Fremantle have conceded fewer than 78.5 points in six of their past seven matches.
- Fremantle are averaging 108.2 points while conceding just 60.4 across their past five matches.
- Luke Ryan has recorded 20+ disposals in nine of his past 11 games.
Head to Head Stats
The Greater Western Sydney Giants and Fremantle Dockers have split their past 10 meetings, but recent history favours the Dockers.
Fremantle comfortably defeated GWS by 34 points earlier last season and has won its past two trips to Canberra. Although the Giants claimed a narrow nine-point win in Perth during 2024, Fremantle's recent defensive improvement has shifted the balance in this matchup.
GWS GIANTS Form Analysis
GWS enters Round 17 sitting 14th on the ladder with a 6-9 record after losing three consecutive matches. Despite averaging 104.0 points over their past five games, they have struggled against finals-quality opposition, suffering losses to Hawthorn, Carlton and St Kilda after earlier wins over Melbourne and Brisbane.
The Giants remain a strong contested side and rank highly for disposals and tackles, but injuries continue to hurt their consistency. Brent Daniels and Max Gruzewski both suffered injuries against Hawthorn, further reducing an already depleted side.
Defensively, GWS has allowed 87.6 points per game across its past five outings, while its inability to consistently slow opposition ball movement has been exposed by stronger teams.
Fremantle Form Analysis
Fremantle sits comfortably on top of the ladder with a remarkable 14-1 record and enters this clash on a 14-game winning streak.
The Dockers have averaged 108.2 points while conceding only 60.4 over their past five matches, producing an outstanding average winning margin of 47.8 points.
Their defensive profile is arguably the best in the AFL. Fremantle has held six of its past seven opponents below 79 points, highlighted by last week's dominant 80-29 victory over Gold Coast.
The midfield continues to drive the side, with Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong and Luke Jackson all in excellent form, while Luke Ryan remains one of the competition's premier intercept defenders and rebound creators.
GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle Team List & News
GWS GIANTS Team News
The Giants have fresh injury concerns after Brent Daniels suffered a calf injury and Max Gruzewski hurt his knee against Hawthorn. Their depth will again be tested against the AFL's top-ranked side
Fremantle Team News
Fremantle heads to Canberra with virtually a full-strength squad after Sean Darcy made a successful return last week. The Dockers continue to build momentum with no major injury concerns heading into Round 17.
GWS GIANTS vs Fremantle AFL 2026 Round 17 FAQ’s
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Verdict
Fremantle -19.5, GWS Team Total Under 78.5 Points, Luke Ryan 20+ Disposals.
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