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It’s a battle at the bottom, as the Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues clash in search of their first win in 2016. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:15pm (AEST).
Fremantle were in the crosshairs all offseason, with many predicting the minor premiers were too old, too slow and not offensive enough to keep pace with the competition.
However, few foresaw Freo struggling the way they have in 2016, with the Dockers currently anchored in second-last without a win to their name so far.
The first fortnight was a disaster, with an almighty hiding at the hands of the Bulldogs followed by an unfathomable loss at home to the Suns. The last fortnight has been better, but ‘spirited’ losses count for very little for a supposed finals contender sitting at 0-4.
Last year’s wooden spooners Carlton, on the other hand, were lavished with praise over the offseason, with Jacob Weitering leading the next generation of Blues on the right path.
A competitive showing in their first match ramped up the hype, but Carlton have been comfortably outclassed in every game they’ve played since.
The big Victorian clubs tend to hog the spotlight, although, as Collingwood are discovering, that questionable hype can very quickly turn to intense scrutiny.
Carlton need to start showing a bit more out on the park.
This young rivalry has gone through some very distinct phases. Carlton won eight of the first ten contests, before Freo claimed nine in a row between 2002 and 2007. Since then it’s evened out, with the last ten clashes finishing 6-4 in the Dockers’ favour.
These clubs have also had a number of tight tussles over the last few years, with six of the past ten contests being decided by fewer than 10 points. Fremantle’s 42-point triumph last year was the first 30+ point margin between the teams since 2007.
Prediction
The ladder may indicate these two sides are on the same level, but everyone knows there’s still a chasm of class between the two.
Fremantle’s 0-4 start looks to be more than just a blip on the radar, but they’ve still got Carlton well and truly covered.
Dockers by 19 points
So which one of Carlton and Fremantle will break their duck for 2016? Join The Roar from 4:15 (AEDT) to find out with our live scores and commentary.