Game Day Fremantle v Adelaide

[Kram]

Fremantle
B Lee Spurr, Luke McPharlin, Zac Dawson
HB Tendai Mzungu, Michael Johnson, Danyle Pearce
C Cameron Sutcliffe, Ryan Crowley, Paul Duffield
HF Michael Barlow, Chris Mayne, Nat Fyfe
F Hayden Ballantyne, Matthew Pavlich, Zac Clarke
FOL Aaron Sandilands, David Mundy, Stephen Hill
I/C Lachie Neale, Nick Suban, Tommy Sheridan, Garrick Ibbotson

Adelaide
B: Rory Laird, Ben Rutten, Luke Brown
HB: Brodie Smith, Daniel Talia, Andy Otten
C: Rory Sloane, Scott Thompson, David Mackay
HF: Sam Kerridge, Josh Jenkins, Charlie Cameron
F: James Podsiadly, Taylor Walker, Eddie Betts
FOLL: Sam Jacobs, Patrick Dangerfield, Richard Douglas
IC: Brodie Martin, Matthew Jaensch, Matthew Wright, Jarryd Lyons

Both sides unchanged

Form
Fremantle
L North Melbourne 13p
W West Coast 19p
L Port Adelaide 18p
W Geelong 32p
W Western Bulldogs 38p

Adelaide
W Western Bulldogs 9p
L Melbourne 3p
W Collingwood 21p
L Carlton 5p
W Gold Coast 32p

Betting
Fremantle $1.22
Adelaide $4.50

 

[Straawberry]

Holy shit! Are we seriously going to take on the Cows without a full back line?

 

[Kram]

As amusing as the 'airing of grievances' was last night on the rules thread it's great to finally have the game to talk about today.

 

[clivenator26]

Feeling good about this one, freo by 36, Pav 4, Mayne 3 and back in town, Sandi bog.

 

[Unique Name]

Tough home game, but one we should and will win on the road to a top 4 finish.

Freo by 27 points.

 

[stormee]

Pls win Freo, finish off my weekend well.

 

[Tazmania]

Taking my daughter to her first game and she has worked out her chant, 'Dockers win, crows in the bin'.

Should be a good game.

 

[theGav56]

Taking my daughter to her first game and she has worked out her chant, 'Dockers win, crows in the bin'.

Should be a good game.

Works for me. Catchy. Has rhythm. Rhyme. And also has a touch of Nostradamus about it.

 

[Freeeoo]

Midfield needs to bring their work boots.

 

[Harry Reems]

Channel 7 running reports that Nat Fyfe could be a late out.

 

[Leatherpoizoned]

I'm actually really nervous about this one. Any team with big Tex and Dangerfield is a worry. Our inconsistency fails to inspire confidence.

 

[Apenesslike]

Channel 7 running reports that Nat Fyfe could be a late out.

Be a blow but not a huge surprise. Hopefully we can beat Adelaide without him, would be a confidence boost for the boys if they can cover for him.

 

[StingBitten]

Everyone keeps talking about how this a must-win for Adelaide but it's also definitely must-win for us. Any more slip-ups could derail our season and any chances of snaring a Top 4 spot. After some mixed results and inconsistency at the start of the seasons it's time to really step up now and take the game on.

Freo by 10 pts.

 

[yoong]

We are going in as favorites, but by no means an easy game. Fyfe to slam all doubters with 2 goals + 30 possessions.

Go Freooooooo.....

 

[Straawberry]

Feeling good about this one, freo by 36, Pav 4, Mayne 3 and back in town, Sandi bog.

I wish I was as confident as you. I think it will be a scrap. Dangerfield to be BOG in a losing side. To think we could have drafted him over Palmer, SMH. Best midfielder after Gablett, IMO.

 

[Apenesslike]

I wish I was as confident as you. I think it will be a scrap. Dangerfield to be BOG in a losing side. To think we could have drafted him over Palmer, SMH. Best midfielder after Gablett, IMO.

They have 4 potential weapons in the forward line, albeit one of them is from WWII era. Think it'll be a really tough match that has to be won in the middle with Sandi the key.

Crowley to blanket Sloane, Pearce will get derby rage from the old days at PA, have a day out and be BOG in a tight one

 

[Straawberry]

They have 4 potential weapons in the forward line, albeit one of them is from WWII era. Think it'll be a really tough match that has to be won in the middle with Sandi the key.

Crowley to blanket Sloane, Pearce will get derby rage from the old days at PA, have a day out and be BOG in a tight one

Gold!

 

[Simmofreo]

Fremantle
B Lee Spurr, Luke McPharlin, Zac Dawson
HB Tendai Mzungu, Michael Johnson, Danyle Pearce
C Cameron Sutcliffe, Ryan Crowley, Paul Duffield
HF Michael Barlow, Chris Mayne, Nat Fyfe
F Hayden Ballantyne, Matthew Pavlich, Zac Clarke
FOL Aaron Sandilands, David Mundy, Stephen Hill
I/C Lachie Neale, Nick Suban, Tommy Sheridan, Garrick Ibbotson

Adelaide
B: Rory Laird, Ben Rutten, Luke Brown
HB: Brodie Smith, Daniel Talia, Andy Otten
C: Rory Sloane, Scott Thompson, David Mackay
HF: Sam Kerridge, Josh Jenkins, Charlie Cameron
F: James Podsiadly, Taylor Walker, Eddie Betts
FOLL: Sam Jacobs, Patrick Dangerfield, Richard Douglas
IC: Brodie Martin, Matthew Jaensch, Matthew Wright, Jarryd Lyons

Both sides unchanged

Form
Fremantle
L North Melbourne 13p
W West Coast 19p
L Port Adelaide 18p
W Geelong 32p
W Western Bulldogs 38p

Adelaide
W Western Bulldogs 9p
L Melbourne 3p
W Collingwood 21p
L Carlton 5p
W Gold Coast 32p

Betting
Fremantle $1.22
Adelaide $4.50

That is a pretty good looking forward line for Adelaide. If Dangerfield, Tex and Betts have a good day out boys will have to be on the ball.

I'm thinkingthis will closer than most people think.

Dockers by 10 points

Will be watching from Stadium sports bar in Bali

 

[BananaOnTheRun]

Is Dangerfield still carrying an injury?

 

[Taylor]

I'm hoping Adeliade bring their inconsistent style today.

 

[Apenesslike]

Is Dangerfield still carrying an injury?

Hope not, I don't want to hear any excuses from the punters.

 

[BananaOnTheRun]

Hope not, I don't want to hear any excuses from the punters.

I guess that goes both ways if Fyfe plays injured.

It's really hard to get a gauge on how well we're travelling at the moment. Every team we beat comprehensively ends up being well beaten by some other MOTR side a week later. Adelaide is a side with no real excuses. This game, even though it's at home, will give us a good idea of how we're going.

 

[E Shed]

This is a defining game for both teams. Silvagni and Grey both being held back from WAFL suggests McPharlin and Fyfe will go down to the wire with fitness.
Adelaide have an intimidating blend of experience, hardness and brilliance and I'm fairly certain so do we from the outside looking in.
Expecting a cracking contest and I expect us to prevail but it is a long way from a gimmee.

 

[Apenesslike]

I guess that goes both ways if Fyfe plays injured.

It's really hard to get a gauge on how well we're travelling at the moment. Every team we beat comprehensively ends up being well beaten by some other MOTR side a week later. Adelaide is a side with no real excuses. This game, even though it's at home, will give us a good idea of how we're going.

Agreed, getting nervous now, Adelaide seem to bring their A game against us.

This could be a ripper

 

[Gekko71]

Channel 7 running reports that Nat Fyfe could be a late out.

Be a shame if Fyfe isn't fit, Adelaide excel at clearances - but on the plus side this might add a Brady to the bunch (...last time I use this pun - promise).