Match preview: First Qualifying Final, Dockers v Swans
September 8, 2015 10:05 AM
SUMMARY
The Dockers' chances of winning their maiden premiership will soar if they can overcome the Swans at home. Hosting a preliminary final at Domain Stadium after a week off would be a huge advantage for Ross Lyon's outfit – and would help keep ageing warriors Matthew Pavlich, Aaron Sandilands and Luke McPharlin fresh for possibly their final flag tilt. The Swans have been decimated by injury and go to Perth as rank underdogs without superstar forward Lance Franklin, their co-captain Kieren Jack, Nick Smith and Luke Parker.
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Saturday, September 12, 1.20pm AWST
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WHO'S MISSING?
Fremantle: Key defender Alex Silvagni still has one match of his four-game striking ban
to serve, while tagger Ryan Crowley is out until the preliminary final following his anti-doping suspension. Ruckman Jon Griffin (hamstring) will also miss.
Sydney Swans: Lance Franklin has withdrawn due to mental illness, co-captain Kieren Jack's knee injury is a major blow, star midfielder Luke Parker is recovering from a
fractured leg and Nick Smith (hamstring) also won't play.
THIS YEAR
Round four, Domain Stadium: Fremantle 11.8 (74) d Sydney 8.12 (60)
In their typical early-season style, the Dockers steamrolled the Swans in the opening half to lead by 48 points, but they had to hang on grimly as the visitors fought back to get within three points. Nat Fyfe starred with 27 touches.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1QF, 2014, Sydney Swans 13.15 (93) d Fremantle 10.9 (69) at ANZ Stadium
R5, 2014, Sydney Swans 13.14 (92) d Fremantle 11.9 (75) at the SCG
2PF, 2013, Fremantle 14.15 (99) d Sydney Swans 11.8 (74) at Domain Stadium
R8, 2013, Sydney Swans 11.4 (70) drew Fremantle 9.16 (70) at the SCG
R2, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.10 (94) d Fremantle 12.9 (81) at the SCG
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