SUMMARY
The Western Bulldogs are full of confidence after a massive win over the Brisbane Lions in round one, but the Dogs haven't won their opening two games since 2009. Fremantle is in red-hot form, after an impressive opening round win over West Coast, and the club has the luxury of an extra week's break. Having said that, Fremantle hasn't beaten the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium since 2004. The Dogs will go in with a relatively healthy list, while Fremantle will miss the creativity of Hayden Ballantyne, who is serving a one week suspension.

WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Saturday April 6, 2.10pm

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LAST FIVE TIMES
R15, 2012, Fremantle 14.11 (95) d Western Bulldogs 8.9 (57) at Patersons Stadium
R24, 2011, Western Bulldogs 15.17 (107) d Fremantle 8.13 (61) at Etihad Stadium
R5, 2011, Fremantle 12.13 (85) d Western Bulldogs 11.12 (78) at Patersons Stadium
R17, 2010, Western Bulldogs 24.14 (158) d Fremantle 12.4 (76) at Etihad Stadium
R18, 2009, Western Bulldogs 17.9 (111) d Fremantle 11.14 (80) at Etihad Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. Fremantle smashed the Dogs by 109 points in their NAB Cup clash in March - will the Dogs be able to turn the tables?

2. This will be the 24th clash between the sides, with the Western Bulldogs winning 14 times to Fremantle's nine.

3. The Bulldogs have a great recent history against Freo, having won seven of nine contests since 2006.

4. Fremantle was undefeated at Etihad Stadium last season from its three games there, recovering after losing 15 of its past 17 at the venue.

5. At Etihad Stadium the two sides have met seven times, with the Western Bulldogs winning five games to Fremantle's two.

6. Fremantle hasn't defeated the Western Bulldogs outside of Perth since round 14, 2004.