Fremantle
79
Match Complete
St Kilda
73
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| L. Schultz |  | 24:06 | ||
| 21:35 | | Z. Jones | ||
| 19:41 | | J. Gresham | ||
| 17:49 |  | T. Membrey | ||
| 14:25 | | T. Membrey | ||
| N. Fyfe | | 9:17 | ||
| B. Banfield | | 3:19 | ||
| 0:22 | | J. Billings | ||
| 9.7 (61) | Third Quarter [+] | 8.5 (53) | ||
| D. Tucker | | 21:03 | ||
| L. Schultz | | 19:29 | ||
| C. Serong | | 15:04 | ||
| D. Tucker | | 7:45 | ||
| Rushed | | 5:35 | ||
| M. Taberner | | 2:23 | ||
| 6.4 (40) | Second Quarter [+] | 8.5 (53) | ||
| N. Fyfe | | 26:19 | ||
| B. Bewley | | 23:25 | ||
| M. Taberner | | 21:48 | ||
| 18:29 | | M. King | ||
| 17:44 | | M. King | ||
| 16:09 | | M. King | ||
| L. Schultz | | 14:16 | ||
| R. Lobb | | 8:31 | ||
| S. Darcy | | 7:31 | ||
| Rushed | | 4:52 | ||
| 1:08 | | J. Gresham | ||
| 1.2 (8) | First Quarter [+] | 7.2 (44) | ||
| 29:24 | | J. Lonie | ||
| 26:16 | | T. Membrey | ||
| S. Darcy | | 24:28 | ||
| L. Schultz | | 22:11 | ||
| 20:39 | | Z. Jones | ||
| 17:59 | | D. Butler | ||
| 17:10 | | J. Lonie | ||
| 15:20 | | M. King | ||
| 13:20 | | D. Kent | ||
| 10:06 | | J. Billings | ||
| S. Darcy | | 6:53 | ||
| 0:49 | | T. Membrey | ||
Fresh off their first win of the season, the Fremantle Dockers will look to make it two on the bounce against the St Kilda Saints at Metricon Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 12:35pm (AEST).
Freo had been competitive for the first four rounds, but fell short at the final hurdle in all four matches. Last week, however, they broke their duck with a handy win over fellow cellar-dwellers Adelaide. With their time in a Queensland hub coming to a close, an upset win over a high-flying opponent could be the catalyst for a good two months at home.
St Kilda, on the other hand, have been a pleasant surprise so far in 2020. They’ve won three of four since the season resumed – including the big scalps of the Western Bulldogs and Richmond – and are playing a superb brand of football under Brett Ratten. They haven’t won away from Marvel Stadium, however – their poor interstate record needs conquering.
Last year’s two meetings between these sides were thrillers, with the Dockers winning by five points in Perth and the Saints prevailing by three at Docklands. These sides have split their previous ten meetings at five wins apiece. They have nearly identical records at the redeveloped Carrara Stadium too; 4-3 for St Kilda and 4-4 for Fremantle.
Game information
Opening bounce: 12:35pm (AEST)
Venue: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast
TV: Fox Sports, Seven (WA only)
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, AFL Live Pass
Teams
Fremantle
B: S.Hill, B.Cox, E.Hughes
HB: N.Wilson, L.Ryan, H.Young
C: D.Tucker, N.Fyfe, J.Aish
HF: A.Cerra, R.Lobb, S.Sturt
F: T.Colyer, M.Taberner, M.Walters
Foll: S.Darcy, D.Mundy, A.Brayshaw
Bench: B.Bewley, C.Serong, L.Schultz, B.Acres
Emergencies: M.Crowden, C.Blakely, B.Banfield, T.Duman
St Kilda
B: N.Coffield, C.Wilkie, J.Carlisle
HB: B.Long, D.Howard, J.Geary
C: B.Hill, H.Clark, J.Billings
HF: D.Butler, M.King, J.Gresham
F: D.Kent, T.Membrey, J.Battle
Foll: R.Marshall, J.Steele, S.Ross
Bench: Z.Jones, B.Paton, J.Lonie, J.Marsh
Emergencies: J.Sinclair, N.Hind, P.Ryder, R.Byrnes
Tommy
Guest
I think the benefit of playing Fyfe forward was it gave us structure, pulled the Saints Defence deep and allowed space to open up for Lobb, Schultz etc. He is a huge danger being able to leap and attack the ball so they were all super wary. Bewleys left is a weapon as well. Id keep Banfield in, his attack on the footy is great, Duman is a tough one for me, body on body, he looses 90%, he is so slim. Cox can give you a bit more body on body. For some reason, I feel JL has a soft spot for Colyer, he is always getting a run-Id rather see Valente come in for a run. Henry will be great to get in the mix as well, but needs a few more games in the res to get fitter. In: Logue, Meeks (Depending on Darcy Fitness), Stuart, Cox, Cant squeeze Valente in - has his form in 2nds been any good? Out: Young, Duman, Colyer,
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Nah I don't think we can pot Darcy for this one. If it had of been a soft tissue injury, different story but he was, I'll admit playing one of the best games I'd seen him play before he was knocked out. Fair play to Lobb though, much better in the ruck yesterday than previous games.
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Probably agree, Logue takes Young's spot unfortunately. If he doesn't get up then Cox comes in. Amazing job by an undersized defence, Ryan, Duman and Hughes were all awesome.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
He also kicked one and set up Lobb's goal after a contested mark and a point point 40 metre kick to Lobb's advantage...and you only focus on the points? Did you see his opponent get 3 shots on goal and an assist?
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
I think we can stitch the Eagles up, there done for mine. The Cats and Pies after that will be a good test.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
He's played 30 games already. Apeness never got there. Totally different. To find a negative and rattle on about that after the way he played shows a desperately defeatist mindset. Celebrate the fact he proved you wrong. Did you want to be right so badly that you wanted him to fail?
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
The backline was good, add Logue this week but not Cox as you say. They all deserve to be maintained, they can match the flat track bullies this week.
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
Darcy missed a couple of easy ones, should of kicked 3 goals. Freo did miss a few set shots in the third quarter, should of won by more.
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
Unfortunately injury or not he continues a bad run.Has not completed two consecutive games in a row for nearly two seasons.Hopefully he doesn’t become another Apeness because like him he shows promise but struggled for years.
Blake Standfield
Roar Guru
You should post all your comments here for the next week.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yet again? Surely you are not putting that concussion down to being injury prone? Good grief!
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Bewley will just go head to head with Kelly and take yet another scalp. He is relentless.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
9 disposals, 2 contested marks, 2 tackles, 1.2...all in 30 minutes of game time. Multiply that by 3...
ScottyJ
Roar Rookie
Agree re Logue but Id have Duman in before Cox on current form.
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
Looking forward to see Valente and Henry in coming weeks as well.
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
He could be handy, but never great. Just like to see him put a few games together first.
ScottyJ
Roar Rookie
Cant drop Duman again. He was immense.
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Gee Don, that's no good. Hope everything is alright!
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Logue is potentially our most important player without Pearce and Hamling long term. Need him back asap. Maybe Cox as well
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Looks like we will probably lose Young to injury but I'm hoping Darcy will be ok. Need some defensive reinforcements however so Logue back would be ideal. Would still like to see Cam McCarthy return. Changes for next week: Ins: Logue, McCarthy, Sturt Outs: Young (spewing he is injured), Banfield (I like him but I think Sturt is better), Colyer (played well today but he shouldn't be best 22)