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The undefeated Fremantle Dockers take on the Richmond Tigers, who have won their last three games, in Perth. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8:10pm (AEST).
The Dockers are cruising at the top of the ladder, setting themselves up for their best tilt ever at the premiership.
It seems likely they will finish in the top two and therefore have the opportunity to play two home finals, meaning they wouldn’t have to travel for a whole month leading up to the grand final in Melbourne.
I’m sure Ross Lyon has this goal in place, and his team is doing everything right at this stage of the season.
The Dockers have a terrific array of players in form, none more so than Nat Fyfe. A betting company has already paid out on Fyfe winning the Brownlow medal, and there seems to be no stopping him. The Tigers have said this week it will take a team effort to contain Fyfe as one man can’t do it alone.
The Dockers defence has stood up this year, with Michael Johnson taking a more tall defence role and this game sees him registering 200 for the Dockers. He has been supported well by Clancee Pearce who is having a breakout year, while Chris Mayne is doing all the defensive tackles that Lyon likes.
Fyfe is being ably assisted in the midfield by David Mundy, and they are being fed the ball on a platter by giant ruckman Aaron Sandilands.
In 2013 the Tigers pushed the Dockers to within a point at Domain Stadium. This result and their overall form in Perth will give them some confidence making the trip over the Nullarbor.
The Tigers dropped games early this season but have recently found their mojo and an upset win here will have them well placed for a finals tilt.
Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin lead the Tigers, joined by youngster Brandon Ellis, who is having a stand-out season. Ivan Maric will be a key in the ruck, nullifying Sandilands’ influence.
However Jack Riewoldt holds the key to Tigers success. Riewoldt is a barometer for the Tigers’ form – if he kicks goals and has a major influence then an upset could eventuate. He will be helped by the return of Ty Vickery, adding to their forward line height.
Prediction
You have to pick the Dockers as they are going so well.
The Tigers play well in Perth, so I’ll settle for a 13 point win to the Dockers.
Will the Dockers continue their winning streak or will the Tigers become the giant killers of the league and hold their spot in the eight with a win? Join The Roar from 8:10pm (AEST) for score updates and debate in our live blog.
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