Fremantle came to the party Friday night and delivered a statement in the Semi-Finals. The Dockers stormed past Geelong Cats 120–106 at Perth Stadium, bouncing back emphatically after a 32-point hammering from Hawthorn last time out. It's a massive result for the home team — ranked ladder leader coming into the week — and one that sends them through to the next dance.
The Cats drifted in the markets as the week wore on (2.5→2.6), but they came in as genuine chances off the back of five straight wins. Fremantle's odds firmed nicely (1.5→1.46), a reflection of confidence in their form and the home-ground edge. The Dockers proved the market right on the night, with a 14-point margin enough to get the job done in one of the season's biggest clashes.
How the tips went
Geelong Cats +9.5 — loss. The line was tight coming in, and the Cats looked set to stay close, but Fremantle's home intensity was too much. A 14-point defeat meant the line didn't get home.
Over 158.5 — win. The game lived up to the script, with both sides putting the footy where it counts. A combined 226 points made it a high-scoring thriller and got the total over the line comfortably.