2024 AFL Round 6 Preview – WEST COAST v FREMANTLE

Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.

We'll endeavour to run through the form, incorporate appropriate stats and also supply a betting prediction which won't always just be who will win.


WEST COAST v FREMANTLE

Saturday 20 April @ Optus Stadium

The 'Deeeerby' used to be weird and wonderful contests. A week ago you knew what would happen – it might be slightly different now.

West Coast has finally started to get the grip of things. OK they won't challenge for finals or even win a handful through the year but you can see a future.

That is mainly Harley Reid. He along with many others got to celebrate a win when running over the top of Richmond at home.

The Eagles would love Oscar Allen out there
The Eagles would love Oscar Allen out there Picture: Daniel Carson/via Getty Images

At the very least they backed up the solid game in Gather Round with another one.

Now they need to make it three on the bounce in taking on Fremantle who must be so annoyed.

Had 2 or 3 decisions gone their way in the last two weeks they could easily sit atop the ladder. The Carlton game a weird one, the Port game disappointing.

One thing that has not changed for them is the lack of scoring. So far they have averaged kicking 11 goals a game. That won't cut it against the big boys.

But it might do so here. Surely you won't need any more than 16 goals to beat the Eagles given the class change.

Match West Coast Fremantle Ground
Last time they met 4.9 [33] 20.14 [134] Optus
Last 10 matches 5 wins 5 wins  
Notes Fremantle has won the last 5 by avg 47 points
West Coast won the 5 before that by avg 50 points

Fremantle to lift their scoring here and win with a bit to spare.

Match Selection: Fremantle by 53 points

Suggested Bets: Fremantle 40+ @ $2.25 @ bet365


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