We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday night’s clash between Sydney Swans and Fremantle at Domain Stadium.
Head to Head
Played 29
Sydney 16
Fremantle 12
Draw 1
Last Five
1QF, 2014, Sydney Swans 13.15 (93) d Fremantle 10.9 (69) at ANZ Stadium
R5, 2014, Sydney Swans 13.14 (92) d Fremantle 11.9 (75) at the SCG
2PF, 2013, Fremantle 14.15 (99) d Sydney Swans 11.8 (74) at Domain Stadium
R8, 2013, Sydney Swans 11.4 (70) drew Fremantle 9.16 (70) at the SCG
R2, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.10 (94) d Fremantle 12.9 (81) at the SCG
Key Players
- The Swans won both of these sides' encounters in 2014. In round five at the SCG, Lance Franklin booted 4 goals and Josh Kennedy starred with 38 possessions. In the qualifying final at ANZ Stadium, Luke Parker had 32 touches while Matthew Pavlich kicked four goals for the Dockers.
- In his last six matches against the Dockers, Dan Hannebery has averaged 22 disposals, 11 contested possessions, four clearances and one goal.
- In his last five matches against the Swans, Matthew Pavlich has averaged 18 disposals, four marks and two goals per game.
Take Note
- The Swans have lost just 15% of defensive one-on-one contests in the defensive half of the ground this season – ranked No.1.
- This game will be a battle of the competition's two best ruck divisions. Fremantle is ranked 1st for hit-outs with 56 per game, while the Swans are 2nd at 53.3.
- Both sides have been strong defensive teams so far in 2015. The Swans are ranked 2nd for least points conceded with 64.6 per game while the Dockers are 4th at 69.6.
