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GWS Giants vs Fremantle Dockers Tips - GWS to scrape past Fremantle in another close one

Adam Cusworth

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Last updated: 16 May 2025

Adam Cusworth 16 May 2025

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GWS broke a 3-game losing streak against Geelong; now 8th on the ladder.
Fremantle needs to improve conversion rate; ranked 17th for scores per inside 50.
Key players: Tom Green (GWS, 33 disposals/game), Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle, 30+ disposals recently).

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Patrick Voss of the Dockers scuffles with Lachie Ash of the Giants during the round 23 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Fremantle Dockers at ENGIE Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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GWS Giants vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
Head to Head
GWS Giants Form Analysis
GWS Giants Team News
GWS Giants Team List
Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis
Fremantle Dockers Team News
Fremantle Dockers Team List

GWS will ride the wave of momentum after knocking over Geelong last weekend with another victory, this time at the hands of the Dockers.

The Giants snapped a three-game losing streak with their thrilling four-point victory over the Cats and finished the round in 8th position on the ladder.

Fremantle did plenty right in their match against Collingwood, dominating the inside 50 and clearance count. But they couldn't convert on the scoreboard, going down by 14. They are in 11th position with four wins.

The Dockers have the game to take it up to the Giants but have lacked consistency. They will need to solve their conversion issues when heading inside 50. At the other end of the ground, Jesse Hogan looms large.

Take the Giants at the 1-39 with Tom Green finding plenty of ball, while Andrew Brayshaw can continue his good form for Fremantle.

The Giants have won all four matches at Engie Stadium against Fremantle
Tom Green is averaging 33 disposals this season
Andrew Brayshaw has had 30+ disposals in four of his past five matches.
The Dockers rank 17th in the competition for scores per inside 50

Head to Head

GWS have won the past two matches between the two sides. Both of those have been at ENGIE Stadium and the most recent came in Round 23 last season, a nine-point win. Tom Green (40 disposals) and Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw (41) had leather poisoning that day. Jesse Hogan booted six goals.

The Giants are four from four at the venue against Fremantle since joining the competition in 2012.

GWS Giants Form Analysis

GWS rediscovered their mojo against Geelong last weekend. Jesse Hogan was a star with seven goals, while the supply was set up from further up the ground by Tom Green (37 disposals), Lachie Whitfield (30) and Finn Callaghan.

The Giants rank 2nd for disposals in 2025 with Green and Whitfield both averaging 30+. Hogan has kicked 25 goals from six matches, returning the best average per game of any player in the competition.

GWS had lost their three games prior to the Geelong win and are 5-4 for the season. They have played five sides that did not make finals in 2024 for a return of 4-1.

GWS Giants Team News

Jake Stringer went down with a hamstring injury in the win over Geelong and will miss. Toby Greene rolled his ankle late in the third quarter but was able to play out the match. Toby Bedford is expected to be available. Stephen Coniglio is edging closer to a return. Max Gruzewski continued his good form in the VFL with four goals anc could come in to replace Stringer.

GWS Giants Team List

GIANTS

B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg

HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash

C: C.Ward, F.Callaghan, J.Wehr

HF: X.O’Halloran, A.Cadman, D.Jones

F: H.Thomas, J.Hogan, T.Greene - C

FOLL: K.Briggs, T.Bedford, T.Green

I/C: C.Brown, T.McMullin, J.Fonti, J.Riccardi, C.Angove

EMG: J.Delana, L.Aleer, R.Angwin

In: D.Jones, T.Bedford

Out: J.Stringer (Injured), J.Delana (Omitted)

Fremantle Dockers Form Analysis

Fremantle’s loss to Collingwood came despite landing in front in a number of key statistical measures, including disposals, clearances (43-30) and inside 50s (62-34). They need to improve their conversion from inside 50s into goals and rank 17th for scores per inside 50.

Josh Treacy booted two goals last weekend and has 22 for the season. Andrew Brayshaw, Jordan Clark and Luke Ryan all had 30+ disposals in the loss to the Magpies. Brayshaw is averaging 28 disposals in 2024. He has had 30+ in four of his past five matches.

Fremantle Dockers Team News

Question marks over Sean Darcy with the Dockers ruckman pulling up with knee soreness from the Collingwood match. Will the Dockers continue to go with two ruckman or opt for one with Luke Jackson to be given the nod?

Fremantle Dockers Team List

DOCKERS

B: L.Ryan, A.Pearce - C, B.Cox

HB: H.Chapman, K.Worner, J.Clark

C: J.Sharp, S.Bolton, M.Johnson

HF: M.Frederick, S.Switkowski, I.Dudley

F: P.Voss, J.Treacy, J.Amiss

FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw

I/C: M.Reid, C.Wagner, N.Erasmus, C.Simpson, B.Banfield

EMG: O.McDonald, J.Aish, L.Reidy

In: B.Banfield

Out: S.Darcy (Injured)

Verdict

Greater Western Sydney v Fremantle

Giants to overcome Dockers, Green and Brayshaw amongst the disposals

GWS Giants 1-39

Winning Margin 1-39

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