SUMMARY
The Crows have never won two games in Perth in the same season but they have an opportunity this week after beating the Eagles back in round 12 at Domain Stadium. The Freo Dockers have lost their past six and have won three games for the season. Fremantle’s scoring is a concern. They have failed to kick 10 goals in five of their past six and only managed eight goals against the Crows earlier this season. The Crows are the highest scoring team in the competition and have kicked 100 points or more in 14 games. Freo’s midfielders must win the supply battle if they are to have any chance against the Crows.
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Sunday 14 August, 2.40pm WST
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide
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 Fremantle 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 Freo 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 Fremantle are 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 Freo in Perth since 2012.
6. Crows forwards Eddie Betts (29) and Tom Lynch (33) are both ranked ahead of Freo Dockers livewire Michael Walters (40) on the Schick AFL Player Ratings.
