Why would Ross want to rest players? Surely the club made sure every player did a preseason that made them prepared for the 23 rounds + finals. I understood in 2013 because they had to travel to melbourne but this time they're playing home, so I don't know weird decision. Regardless of my personal thoughts there's nothing wrong with it... and it isn't tanking since it doesn't effect the ladder positions of both freo and port. They have earnt the right to give their player's a break with assuring top spot with a round to go.