Fremantle vs Gold Coast Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Elimination Final
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History will be made at Optus Stadium as the Gold Coast Suns play their inaugural final against a formidable Fremantle side that thrives on its home turf.
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The prediction
The Fremantle Dockers (6th, 16W, 7L) booked their finals ticket with a clinical 15 point win over the Western Bulldogs. A stunning seven-goal-to-none second quarter blitz proved decisive as their key forwards fired in unison.
The Gold Coast Suns (7th, 15W, 8L) secured their historic first finals berth in emphatic style, demolishing Essendon by 95 points in the final game of the home-and-away season. Their renaissance under Head Coach Damian Hardwick has been truly remarkable and despite some hiccups in the latter part of the season they thoroughly deserve to be playing finals.
Key Players:
Fremantle's Josh Treacy was a beast against the Bulldogs, kicking three goals and providing an immense physical presence with his contested marking power. His combination with Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss has netted over 100 goals for the Dockers this year so look for them to be busy once more.
Gold Coast's captain Noah Anderson was brilliant in their finals-clinching win over Essendon, rising to the occasion to kick three goals and lead from the front to ensure his side made history. His ability to get the ball cleanly to Ben King, fresh off his 60-goal season will go a long way to determining an outcome in this one.
Head-to-Head:
Fremantle has a firm grip on the recent rivalry, having won the last three encounters. This streak includes an 11-point win on the Gold Coast in Round 12 this season and a 20-point win at Optus Stadium in 2024.
The Suns will play in front of the largest and most hostile crowd in their club's history, making the intimidating Optus Stadium cauldron a massive factor. While their coach has an extensive finals record including three premierships, this first foray into finals footy for much of the playing roster is a tough ask for the Suns and they might find the occasion too much in the west.
Fremantle vs Gold Coast tip: Fremantle to win by 20+ points
