AFL Tips - Essendon v Fremantle

Fremantle head to Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon as enormous favourites against Essendon in a match that could get very ugly, very quickly.

Best Bet

Fremantle -34.5

Line

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This has the makings of a blowout.

Fremantle have had four cracks at bottom-six teams this year, winning all four, covering in three and winning by an average of 45 points. They have also enjoyed this specific match-up, winning by 41 last time these teams met and covering in seven of their last ten against the Bombers.

Essendon were better last week against GWS but the Giants have been mixing their form. In the two weeks prior they suffered 10-goal losses to Brisbane and Collingwood, which feels like a better representation of their current form.

Captain Alex Pearce is out for Fremantle but they have solid key defensive depth to cover. The Bombers have no such luxury.

Back the Dockers to pile on the pain.

Same Game Multi

Fremantle -34.5, A.Roberts 30+ Disposals, C.Serong 25+ Disposals, M.Frederick Anytime Goal

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Essendon are the worst team in the competition at conceding to inside midfielders and Caleb Serong should fill up freely here.

Archie Roberts continues to pick up plenty of cheap ball across half-back and will have plenty of work to do with Fremantle likely to own territory.

Michael Frederick has kicked six goals in his last three games.

Value Bet

I.Dudley 2+ Goals

Player Goals

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Isaiah Dudley has been quieter over the last month with just two goals on the board, but Essendon are a strong match-up for small forwards. Back him to rediscover his goalkicking form.

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