Fremantle has won three of its last four games after the bye ahead of its Thursday night blockbuster with Collingwood next week.
The bye’s affect on teams’ form is hotly debated in the AFL, with some pundits believing form in the post-bye round can suffer.
Freo head into the mid-season break with 10 wins and one loss ahead of the Thursday 25 June clash at Domain Stadium.
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The club has won its past two games following the bye emphatically with a 38-point win over the Bulldogs last year and a 40-point win over Brisbane in 2013.
Midfielder Michael Barlow seems to enjoy the rest, recording a game-high disposal count in both those clashes with 28 and 32 touches respectively.
It will be just the second time the club plays in a Thursday night fixture after its heart stopping five-point win over Carlton at Domain Stadium in Round 19 last year.
Fremantle play Collingwood at Domain Stadium on Thursday 25 June. Bounce down is at 6.10pm.
