SUMMARY
The Crows have never won two games in Perth in the same season but they have a wonderful opportunity this week after beating the Eagles back in round 12 at Domain Stadium. The Dockers have lost their last six and have only won three games for the season. The Dockers' scoring is a major concern. They have failed to kick 10 goals in five of their last six and only managed eight goals against the Crows earlier this season. The Crows feasted on the Lions last week. They are the highest scoring team in the competition and have kicked 100 points or more in 14 games. The Dockers' midfielders must win the supply battle if they are to have any chance against the Crows.
Dockers ruckman Zac Clarke is set to finally play his 100th AFL game. Picture: AFL Photos
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Sunday, August 14, 2.40pm AWST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R6, 2016, Adelaide Crows 14.13 (97) d Fremantle Dockers 8.16 (64) at Adelaide Oval
R9, 2015, Fremantle Dockers 10.8 (68) d Adelaide Crows 7.15 (57) at Adelaide Oval
R12, 2014, Fremantle Dockers 12.18 (90) d Adelaide Crows 7.8 (50) at Domain Stadium
R18, 2013, Fremantle Dockers 11.9 (75) d Adelaide Crows 7.11 (53) at Domain Stadium
R10, 2013, Fremantle Dockers 10.6 (66) d Adelaide Crows 8.11 (59) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Inaccuracy plagued the Dockers in the round six clash at Adelaide Oval. They kicked 2.14 until midway through the third term. The Crows kicked 14 goals to the Dockers' eight overall from the same number of inside 50 entries.
2. There is a big difference between these teams in scoring. Adelaide is ranked first for points per game with 114 while Fremantle is 16th with only 74.
3. Fremantle and Adelaide meet for the 36th time and the Crows lead the head-to-head count 20 games to 15. Since 2012 the two teams have won four games each.
4. The Crows are the number one centre clearance side in 2016 averaging 14.4 per game. By contrast the Dockers have struggled, ranked equal 14th averaging 11.7.
5. Fremantle has a good record against Adelaide at Domain Stadium winning nine games to four. The Crows haven't defeated the Dockers in Perth since 2012.
6. Crows forwards Eddie Betts (29) and Tom Lynch (33) are both ranked ahead of Dockers livewire Michael Walters (40) on the Schick AFL Player Ratings.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Zac Clarke.
The Dockers ruckman plays his 100th match this week after eight seasons on the list. He becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and needs to string together some good performances.
PREDICTION: Adelaide by 40 points
