AFL Preview: Kangaroos v Dockers

North Melbourne v Fremantle
Sunday 1:10pm at Etihad Stadium

North and Fremantle have both struggled mightily this season and are anchored in the bottom third of the premiership meaning a loss here could finish either one.

Form
North Melbourne have dropped their last four – their last two against teams outside the Top 8 – and are 17th on the ladder just a win ahead of last spot. The Kangaroos have conceded at least 100 in three of their last four games. North rank seventh in attack but have been poor defensively, rating 16th.

Fremantle have dropped their last five with their last two by margins of two and nine. The Dockers are down to 14th on the ladder with a 6-8 record. The Dockers have the second worst attack in the premiership while they rate 14th in defence. Fremantle have been held to 86 or fewer in seven straight games.

Stats That Matter

– North have won 5 of the last 6 matches against Fremantle in Melbourne.
– North have covered 4 of their last 5 against Fremantle.
– North have covered just 3 of their last 11 at Etihad.
– Freo have covered just 1 of their last 7 at Etihad.
– North are 24-18 under as a favourite at Etoihad.
– Fremantle have covered just 3 of their last 10 interstate.
– The Dockers are 6-15 ATS interstate when an outsider of under three goals.

Betting Data
2017 Line: North Melbourne 6-8, Fremantle 7-7
2017 Over-Under: North Melbourne 9-5, Fremantle 8-6

What To Expect
Good luck with this one punters! The hardest game of the round. North have a good record against Fremantle and the Dockers are awful as a small underdog interstate so siding with North and the minus with no confidence.

How It’s Shaping Up
North Melbourne by 18

Recommended Bet
North Melbourne -12.5 ($1.91)

Player Markets
Jack Ziebell has had 24 or more touches in three of his last five. Seeing plenty of it.

Recommended Bet
Jack Ziebell 25+ Disposals ($2.10)