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Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats Prediction Round 27 2026

Who wins Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats? Our form-based model leans Fremantle Dockers by 12-23. Read the full preview below.

A free, data-led preview built from real results and season averages: head-to-head history, recent form and the key players on each side.

Round 27 · 2026
Friday 11 Sept 2026
Our prediction
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Fremantle Dockers by 12-23

Model score: Fremantle Dockers 8775 Geelong Cats

Total points: the model's 162-point expected total leans lower-scoring than a typical AFL game (~176 combined points).

How this works: our model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, matches attack against defence, and adds an 8-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: injuries and team news can move it.

What the numbers say

Across their last 4 meetings it is Fremantle Dockers 1, Geelong Cats 3, averaging 187.5 total points per game. Fremantle Dockers have won 5 of their last 5. Geelong Cats have won 4 of their last 5.

Recent head-to-head

Last 4 meetings: Fremantle Dockers 1, Geelong Cats 3, averaging 187.5 total points per game.

Geelong Cats 110100 Fremantle DockersRd 1 2026 · Kardinia Park
Fremantle Dockers 9990 Geelong CatsRd 15 2026 · Perth Stadium
Geelong Cats 14769 Fremantle DockersRd 1 2025 · GMHBA Stadium
Fremantle Dockers 6273 Geelong CatsRd 22 2024 · Optus Stadium
Form guide: last 5 games
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Fremantle DockersWWWWW
  • 11870 v Melbourne Demons21 Mar 2026
  • 10343 v Richmond Tigers28 Mar 2026
  • 7876 @ Adelaide Crows3 Apr 2026
  • 4539 @ Collingwood Magpies10 Apr 2026
  • 9741 @ West Coast Eagles19 Apr 2026
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Geelong CatsWWLWW
  • 110100 v Fremantle Dockers14 Mar 2026
  • 6860 v Adelaide Crows26 Mar 2026
  • 9192 @ Hawthorn Hawks6 Apr 2026
  • 12276 v West Coast Eagles12 Apr 2026
  • 13156 v Western Bulldogs17 Apr 2026
Key players: season averages

Fremantle Dockers

  • Luke Jackson

    116.4 SC avg · 17.7 disposals · 1.0 goals · 2.9 marks (24 games)

  • Andrew Brayshaw

    101.7 SC avg · 24.6 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.3 marks (24 games)

  • Caleb Serong

    99.3 SC avg · 24.0 disposals · 0.5 goals · 2.5 marks (21 games)

  • Shai Bolton

    96.1 SC avg · 22.3 disposals · 0.9 goals · 2.7 marks (23 games)

Geelong Cats

  • Bailey Smith

    121.0 SC avg · 32.0 disposals · 0.5 goals · 3.9 marks (23 games)

  • Max Holmes

    114.8 SC avg · 27.7 disposals · 0.3 goals · 4.8 marks (19 games)

  • Tom Stewart

    92.5 SC avg · 20.7 disposals · 0.1 goals · 5.6 marks (22 games)

  • Oliver Dempsey

    87.7 SC avg · 19.5 disposals · 1.3 goals · 5.3 marks (24 games)

Go deeper before lockout

Matchup strength by position and full positional rankings for members, to sharpen your team and matchup analysis.

More this round: every fixture is listed on the Round 27 match previews page, with deeper club data on the Fremantle Dockers and Geelong Cats team hubs.