Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 14, 2024

The Western Bulldogs face the Fremantle Dockers on Saturday (June 15) at the Marvel Stadium in the AFL Round 14. The Bulldogs will be out to bounce back after a 43-point defeat to the Brisbane Lions in Round 13.

The Bulldogs showed good signs with a win over Collingwood in Round 12, but injuries to key players like Sam Darcy, Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman left them short-handed in attack against the Lions.

Luke Beveridge's team will be missing the aforementioned players in this round and will rely on their midfielders to lead them to a win against the in-form Dockers.

The Fremantle Dockers, meanwhile, are aiming to secure a top-four position. They are seventh, but if they win this weekend, they could finish as high as third by the end of the round.

Fremantle has lost just one of their last five games. Before a Round 13 bye, they handed Melbourne a 92-point loss, showcasing their prowess in the forward 50 by kicking 22 goals against the Demons.

Although the Bulldogs have home advantage, Fremantle's form puts them as the favourites. The Dockers have won their last three away matches, while the Bulldogs have lost five consecutive home games.

When they met in Round 7, Fremantle won 95-71 and should win again.

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Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers Form Guide

Western Bulldogs Form Guide (WWLWL): The Western Bulldogs are 11th in the AFL ladder.

Fremantle Dockers Form Guide (WLWDW): The Fremantle Dockers are seventh in the AFL ladder.

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Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers Team News

Western Bulldogs

Injured: Luke Cleary (Concussion), Jordan Croft (Concussion), Cody Weightman (Elbow), Ed Richards (Concussion), Bailey Smith (Knee), Alex Keath (Hamstring), Aaron Naughton (Knee), Nick Coffield (Shoulder), Ryan Gardner (Wrist), James Harmes (Hamstring), Jason Johannisen (Hamstring)

Suspended: none

Fremantle Dockers

Injured: Josh Corbett (Hip), Ethan Stanley (Ankle), Matt Taberner (Concussion), Ollie Murphy (Hip), Sebit Kuek (Knee), Brennan Cox (Hamstring), Nathan O'Driscoll (Knee), Oscar McDonald (Knee)

Suspended: none

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Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers Predicted Lineups

Western Bulldogs

FB: Lachlan Bramble, Liam Jones, Buku Khamis

HB: Taylor Duryea, James O'Donnell, Bailey Dale

C: Ed Richards, Adam Treloar, Bailey Williams

HF: Cody Weightman, Rory Lobb, Jack Macrae

FF: Laitham Vandermeer, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Rhylee West

FOL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore

I/C: Caleb Daniel, Joel Freijah, Harvey Gallagher, Ryley Sanders, Anthony Scott

EMG: Oskar Baker, Jedd Busslinger, Lachlan McNeil

Fremantle Dockers

FB: Brandon Walker, Alex Pearce, Joshua Draper

HB: Heath Chapman, Luke Ryan, Jordan Clark

C: Jeremy Sharp, Nat Fyfe, Hayden Young

HF: Michael Walters, Sam Switkowski, Michael Frederick

FF: Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson

FOL: Sean Darcy, Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw

I/C: Sam Sturt, Bailey Banfield, Jaeger O'Meara, James Aish, Matthew Johnson

EMG: Patrick Voss, Neil Erasmus, Karl Worner

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Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers Prediction

Prediction: Fremantle to win by 20 points