WHERE AND WHEN: SCG, Saturday April 19, 4.40pm AST
TV AND RADIO: Click here for the broadcast guide
LAST FIVE TIMES
2PF, 2013, Fremantle 14.15 (99) d Sydney Swans 11.8 (74) at Patersons Stadium
R8, 2013, Sydney Swans 11.14 (70) drew Fremantle 9.16 (70) at the SCG
R2, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.10 (94) d Fremantle 12.9 (81) at the SCG
R17, 2011, Fremantle 15.8 (98) d Sydney Swans 13.9 (87) at the SCG
R20, 2010, Sydney Swans 14.12 (96) d Fremantle 13.9 (87) at Patersons Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Fremantle dominated last year's preliminary final, leading the disposals, hit-outs and marks in a comfortable victory.
2. In 2013, the Swans were the AFL's top team for hit-outs and clearances. This year, they have slipped to seventh in hit-outs and eighth for clearances.
3. Two traditionally strong defensive teams, the Dockers are third this year, conceding just 71 points per game. The Swans are 11th at 88 points per contest.
4. The last meeting of these sides at the SCG produced a thrilling draw. Overall, the Swans have won 10 of the 15 games against Fremantle at their home ground.
5. The contested possession battle will be key. Freo is third in the AFL with 150.5 per game, just ahead of the fourth-placed Swans (149).
6. Surprisingly, Fremantle doesn't have anyone in the top 20 of the Official AFL Player Ratings. Stephen Hill tops the Dockers at No.25. Josh Kennedy has moved up to eighth, one place behind Swans teammate Kieren Jack.
Prediction: Fremantle by two points
