St Kilda v Fremantle: AFL Friday Preview

Fremantle have the chance to strengthen their top-eight claims when they travel on Friday to take on struggling St Kilda.

The Dockers have won four of the last five games to get their season back on track, but they can be guilty of losing games they should be winning.

That was the case when they lost to the then winless Melbourne two weeks ago, and they cannot afford a repeats against St Kilda.

Saints have lost the last three games on the spin and are in desperate need of a boost as they sit in 13th spot on the ladder.

Being at Marvel Stadium, where they had a formidable record in 2024, will be a huge advantage, and they need to make it count.

Friday night football is a rarity for these two sides, and they will both be keen to put on a show.

St Kilda v Fremantle betting preview

St Kilda started the season in blistering fashion when winning four games on the bounce, but have since gone on to lose the next three.

The defeats were against top sides Brisbane, Western Bulldogs and GWS, when they conceded over 100 points on each occasion.

They will see a home game against Fremantle as the perfect opportunity to get back on track, but they have lost two of the last three against the Dockers.

Saints are now lead by former Freo coach Ross Lyon, while Bradley Hill is also a former Docker, so there is plenty of extra spice.

The last two meetings have been tight and St Kilda can be backed at 6.00 to win by 1-12 points.

Jack Higgins continues to be in great form, despite St Kilda’s dip in form.

The forward booted another three goals against Brisbane and is 8.50 to kick the first of the game against Freo.

Jackson boost for Dockers

Fremantle have been handed a massive boost with the news that Luke Jackson is ready to return after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.

Jackson’s return will mean he can share ruck duties with Sean Darcy and also play other important roles in the team.

It is a big boost for the Dockers, who have a point to prove following the disappointing loss the last time they headed to Melbourne.

They do have a good record at St Kilda however, winning two of the last three trips, and they are 6.00 to win this one by 13-24 points.

And Brayshaw lead the way with 37 disposals in the win over Adelaide on Anzac Day, and he will be key once again.

The midfielder can be backed at 1.65 to collect 30+ disposals against St Kilda.

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St Kilda v Fremantle odds

St Kilda - 2.15
Fremantle - 1.72

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