What a contest we had on our hands at Perth Stadium for this AFL Semi-Finals showdown as Fremantle locked horns with the Geelong Cats on Friday, 11 September 2026. Punters tuning in for a fierce battle were well and truly rewarded, with the scoreboard lighting up in a high-octane encounter.
In the lead-up to the bounce, the market had plenty to say. Fremantle saw some solid support, with their head-to-head price moving from 1.5 to 1.46 (firmed). Meanwhile, the Geelong Cats drifted out slightly, with their price shifting from 2.5 to 2.6 (drifted) as punters weighed up the form lines.
How the Match Unfolded
When the dust settled on the turf, it was Fremantle who emerged with the spoils, claiming a thrilling 120–106 victory over the Cats. The home side managed to find their scoring rhythm when it counted most, overcoming a Geelong outfit that came into the fixture riding high on a strong winning streak.
Fremantle's recent form had seen mixed results overall—including a tough loss to Hawthorn back on Thursday, 3 Sept—but they put those stumbles behind them to deliver when a preliminary final berth was on the line. The Cats put up a brave fight true to their recent form of four wins prior to this clash, but ultimately fell short against a determined Fremantle unit.
How the tips went
Let's take a look at how our published selections fared on the night. Transparency is everything for us punters, so we grade every result straight down the line.
First up, our total points selection of Over 158.5 got the job done comfortably as both sides piled on the scoring, resulting in a win for the followers. However, our line tip on the Geelong Cats +9.5 resulted in a loss, as Fremantle's 14-point winning margin pushed them past the handicap. That is how the cookie crumbles in footy sometimes, and we dust ourselves off for the next round of action.