Fremantle vs. Sydney Predictions

We have Fremantle vs. Sydney predictions for AFL Round 18 on Thursday, July 9 at 8:10pm at Optus Stadium.

A blockbuster gets action underway on Thursday when the Dockers and Swans meet in a top of the table clash. Fremantle looks to rebound from a rare loss, and as the market suggests, it could be a big night in Perth.

Best Bet

Fremantle –12.5 @ $1.90

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Returning to Perth could be what Fremantle needs to get back on track after losing to GWS last week. It wasn’t their finest performance, but that doesn’t undermine their previous form, which was top shelf.

The Dockers defeated Gold Coast 80-29 in Round 16, and it was their defence that was picked apart last week. However, they might have been looking ahead to this game against Sydney, and it’s a big one.

Sydney got back to winning form with a 90-55 victory over the Western Bulldogs. It was a good hit back following a loss to Brisbane, but they are a tough team to predict on the road, which is why we give Fremantle the advantage.

They are 8-0 in their last eight games at Optus Stadium, and they know how important a win over Sydney on Thursday night would be. We believe in the Dockers, and their mid-field pressure should be too much for the Swans to handle.

Same Game Multi

Fremantle –12.5, Josh Treacy 3+ Goals, Shai Bolton 1+ Goal, Total Points Over 177.5 @ $8.00

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Josh Treacy got back to his scoring best with three goals last week, and we’re happy to include him in picks again. He has 3+ goals in three of his last five games, and the $2.12 odds give a nice boost to AFL SGM picks.

Shai Bolton is a $1.58 chance to kick a goal. He scored one last week, and although he’s not making it a habit of kicking goals, he should fire up for Fremantle. The odds are generous enough to boost multi payouts.

It’s often a low-scoring affair between Fremantle and Sydney, but their attacks in 2026 are good, so we’re backing over 177.5 points.

Best Value Bet

Shai Bolton 2+ Goals @ $4.00

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When Bolton has a good game, Fremantle is tough to beat, and we have him picked to play a blinder on Thursday night.

He looked good when kicking a goal last week, and although that was his first goal in five weeks, it should give him confidence to kick on with it.

Punters get $4 for Bolton 2+ goals, so include him as a value bet.

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