Live-wire forward Hayden Ballantyne is one of Fremantle’s key barometres, according to one startling statistic.
Ballantyne was in fine touch in Saturday’s Qualifying Final win, booting three goals.
It was his first game since tearing his pectoral tendon from the bone in round 16.
It was also the 32nd time the All Australian has booted three goals in a game, tellingly 31 of those have been Fremantle wins.
If Ballantyne can continue his form in next Friday’s Preliminary Final, Fremantle could book its spot in its second Grand Final in three years.
