There has been plenty of discussion in the build-up to the match about the absence of key defenders Luke McPharlin and Michael Johnson and how Freo will combat Lance Franklin, Kurt Tippett, Adam Goodes and Sam Reid.
But at the other end of the ground the Dockers possess two of the game's most dangerous diminutive forwards - two players who have the ability to take the game away from the Swans.
Ballantyne has kicked 49 goals in 19 games this season, while Walters has only recently returned from injury.
But the pair has combined for 13 goals in Fremantle's past two matches against the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide.
After struggling for scoring power earlier in the season, the Dockers have kicked more than 100 points in each of their past three games, including an impressive 17.8 against Hawthorn in round 21.
Swans defender Ted Richards is aware of just how dangerous Ballantyne and Walters can be, but feels his side has enough defensive tools to keep them under wraps.
Nick Smith is certain to get the job on one of them, while Dane Rampe and Rhyce Shaw could be options for the other.
"I think we do," Richards told reports on Thursday. "It was great to see Nick Smith get picked in the All Australian squad.
"I might be biased, but he's a player I think that doesn't get the recognition that he deserves.
"He's an important player for us, he shuts down gun small forwards, and we've got a couple of options we can put on the other guys."
Ballantyne is renowned as much for his niggling tactics as he is for goalkicking, but Richards says his teammates know what to expect from him.
"We know how he plays," he said. "I think for fans it's a good part of footy.
"There's a bit of banter on field, he polarises the crowd, but if you can't handle a bit of banter on the field then you're in the wrong profession.
"What you can't deny is he's a bloody good player too."
Another important match-up at ANZ Stadium will be between Richards and Fremantle veteran Matthew Pavlich.
The two have had many battles together over the years, including in round five this season when Pavlich kicked four goals, but the Swans were able to prevail by 17 points.
Despite Pavlich's goals, Richards was also among the Swans' better players on the day, finishing with 19 disposals and seven marks.
"We played on each other out here (at the SCG) and he was able to kick a few on me and I was able to win a few contests," Richards said.
"Pavlich is such a good player because he's a key position forward that is unique in that it's not uncommon for him to go into centre bounces.
"He's got a really well-balanced game … (and) he doesn't seem to age.
"He has the same level he plays at each year and has high standards. He's always been able to play forward, but also play midfield.
"It's a hard thing to do, but he seems to do it every year."
Richards was also asked about his slip-up against Richmond last weekend, which allowed Dustin Martin to scoot clear and kick the match-sealing goal.
The incident has been used to highlight the problems of the ANZ Stadium surface, but Richards put his hand up and accepted responsibility.
"No, that was just poor footwork by me," he said.
"I'd love to be able to blame the surface, but if I had my time again, I probably would've done things differently."
