It’s a big game against the current premiership favourites. Here is how the numbers stack up ahead of Essendon’s match against Fremantle.
Head to Head
Played:28
Essendon:18
Fremantle:10
Draw:0
Last Five:
R4,2014 Fremantle 18.5 (113) d Essendon 9.6 (60) at Domain Stadium
R3, 2013 Essendon 10.12 (72) d Fremantle 9.14 (68) at Domain Stadium
R3, 2012 Essendon 17.11 (113) d Fremantle 14.5 (89) at Domain Stadium
R12,2011 Fremantle 15.9 (98) d Essendon 9.10 ( 64) at Domain Stadium
R2, 2010 Fremantle 17.11 (113) d Essendon 9.15 (69) at Etihad Stadium
Key Players
- Nat Fyfe is number one for contested possession so far in 2015.
- Last time they met Dyson Heppell was the highest possession getter with 35 disposals.
- Jake Carlisle kicked four goal last week and with Luke McPharlin missing, he could become a real threat up forward.
Take Note:
- Essendon is one of only three teams to have beaten Fremantle at Domain Stadium since 2012.
- Michael Hurley has kept his forward opponents so far this season to three goals or less.
- Fremantle have a significant advantage in the ruck with Aaron Sandilands ranked forth ruck man in the AFL.
