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Fremantle v Geelong Cats
Round 20 - 14:35 AWST, Aug 03, 2019
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Nat Fyfe is going to need a lot of help if the Dockers are to upset the Cats
Where and when: Optus Stadium, Saturday August 3, 2.35pm AWST
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What it means for Fremantle: The Dockers are a mathematical finals chance but it's not a realistic hope after a sharp drop in form and scoring. They have lost five from six amid another fade-out, and need to stop the season from slipping into the abyss.
What it means for Geelong: Two more wins should be enough for the Cats to claim top spot given their excellent percentage and, while that will be the main aim, Chris Scott's men will want to build on their win over Sydney after some shaky form.
The stat: Last time the teams met Geelong tore a listless Fremantle apart at the Cattery in round 22 last year, piling on 23 unanswered goals in a 133-point belting – the largest defeat in the Dockers' history.
The match-up: Tom Hawkins v Joel Hamling
Hawkins monstered the Swans in game 250, bagging five majors to move within 10 of Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron (57). The big Cat, ranked the No.2 key forward by the Official AFL Player Ratings, has 11kg on Hamling (No.15 key defender) and while the Docker can hold his own, he could use some help from his teammates to limit Hawkins' impact.
It's a big week for: Tim Kelly (Geelong)
Back in his home state as a Cat for the first time since last year's failed trade to West Coast, the Brownlow Medal chance will be the centre of attention everywhere he goes as speculation about his future continues. The Dockers believe they are in the mix for Kelly at season's end, and the former South Fremantle star will be keen to perform at Optus Stadium.
Big call: Geelong's miserly defence (AFL No.1) to hold Fremantle to five goals with rain forecast in Perth.
Prediction: Cats by 39 points
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Injuries
Fremantle
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Brennan Cox | Hip | 2 weeks |
| Stefan Giro | Knee | Season |
| Stephen Hill | Quad | TBC |
| Jesse Hogan | Foot | Season |
| Scott Jones | Calf | Test |
| Shane Kersten | Foot | TBC |
| Lloyd Meek | Foot | Season |
| Alex Pearce | Ankle | Season |
| Luke Ryan | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Matt Taberner | Foot | Season |
Geelong
Almost nothing!
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Nakia Cockatoo | Knee | Test |
| Jordan Cunico | Ankle | 2-4 weeks |
| Zach Guthrie | Ankle | 1-2 weeks |
| Nathan Kreuger | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Brandan Parfitt | Back | Test |
FREMANTLE
B: Taylin Duman, Joel Hamling, Connor Blakely
HB: Ethan Hughes, Griffin Logue, Adam Cerra
C: Bradley Hill, Nat Fyfe, Ed Langdon
HF: Bailey Banfield, Michael Walters, Mitchell Crowden
F: Andrew Brayshaw, Sean Darcy, Brandon Matera
FOL: Aaron Sandilands, Reece Conca, David Mundy
I/C: Jason Carter, Sam Switkowski, Darcy Tucker, Lachie Schultz
EMG: Brett Bewley, Cam McCarthy, Ryan Nyhuis, Travis Colyer
IN: Ethan Hughes, Bailey Banfield, Mitchell Crowden, Jason Carter, Sam Switkowski
OUT: Brett Bewley (Omitted), Luke Ryan (Injured), Rory Lobb (Injured), Nathan Wilson (Injured), Hayden Ballantyne (Omitted)
NEW: Jason Carter
GEELONG CATS
B: Jack Henry, Mark Blicavs, Jake Kolodjashnij
HB: Mark O'Connor, Zach Tuohy, Tom Stewart
C: Jordan Clark, Patrick Dangerfield, Scott Selwood
HF: Gary Ablett, Esava Ratugolea, Mitch Duncan
F: Gary Rohan, Tom Hawkins, Tom Atkins
FOL: Zac Smith, Joel Selwood, Tim Kelly
I/C: Gryan Miers, Jed Bews, Cameron Guthrie, Luke Dahlhaus
EMG: Rhys Stanley, James Parsons, Lachie Henderson, Sam Menegola
IN: Zach Tuohy, Gary Rohan
OUT: James Parsons (Omitted), Harry Taylor (Managed)
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