This game, which pits the second-placed Cats against the third-placed Dockers, shapes as a very intriguing contest. Geelong will be desperate to atone for its collapse against the Brisbane Lions last weekend, while Fremantle will jump into the top two if it can get the four points.
WHERE AND WHEN: Simonds Stadium, Saturday June 29, 7.40pm
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide and odds
LAST FIVE TIMES
EF, 2012: Fremantle 14.12 (96) d Geelong 11.14 (80) at the MCG
R1, 2012: Fremantle 16.9 (105) d Geelong 15.11 (101) at Patersons Stadium
R2, 2011: Geelong 13.11 (89) d Fremantle 10.18 (78) at Patersons Stadium
SF, 2010: Geelong 20.15 (135) d Fremantle 10.6 (66) at the MCG
R3, 2010: Fremantle 18.17 (125) d Geelong 17.16 (118) at Patersons Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. This will be the 30th clash between the sides and Geelong holds a clear advantage, having won 20 games to nine.
2. At Simonds Stadium, there have been 12 previous contests between these clubs, with Geelong winning 11. Fremantle’s only win at the venue was in round 10, 2005.
3. Fremantle has the best defence in the competition this season, conceding only 66.5 points per game. In contrast, Geelong is conceding 91.6 points per game, which means the Cats have only the 11th-best defence.
4. Geelong is ranked third for contested marks this year. Fremantle is ranked 16th. The Cats are ranked 18th for clearances, while the Dockers are ranked ninth.
5. Four of the past five contests between the sides have been decided by less than three goals.
6. Cats skipper Joel Selwood jumped from fifth to third in the Official AFL Player Ratings after round 13. In all, Geelong has three players in the top 30. Yet Fremantle's top-rated player is midfielder Stephen Hill, who is way down at No. 75.
