SUMMARY
Fremantle were competitive on the road against GWS last round before falling away in the fourth quarter and going down by 12 points. There was more to like, though, with Freo displaying better attacking flow from half-back and scoring 86 points – with recruit Shane Kersten booting three goals. The Fremantle Dockers' interstate form has been impressive compared to their record at Domain Stadium, where they have lost four in a row, although they should overcome the Suns if they can stop tall forwards Tom Lynch and Peter Wright.
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Saturday 5 August, 5.40pm WST
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide
LAST FIVE MEETINGS
R18, 2016, Gold Coast 16.9 (105) d Fremantle 12.9 (81) at Metricon Stadium
R2, 2016, Gold Coast 19.12 (126) d Fremantle 14.16 (100) at Domain Stadium
R11, 2015, Fremantle 6.17 (53) d Gold Coast 7.4 (46) at Metricon Stadium
R2, 2014, Fremantle 12.15 (87) d Gold Coast 5.9 (39) at Domain Stadium
R6, 2013, Fremantle 15.9 (99) d Gold Coast 7.12 (54) at Metricon Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Fremantle holds the overall head-to-head advantage 5-2, but Gold Coast won both encounters last season.
2. The Suns' key forwards were the difference when the sides last played, with Tom Lynch (four), Sam Day (four) and Peter Wright (three) combining for 11 goals.
3. These sides have laid the fewest tackles in 2017. Gold Coast is 17th averaging 63.4 per game, narrowly ahead of the Freo Dockers at an average of 63.3.
4. Both teams have struggled to deliver the ball inside 50. The Suns are 14th and Fremantle 16th overall.
5. The Suns have lost eight of nine games in Perth with three by more than 70 points.
6. Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe's return to near his best form has seen him bounce back up the Schick AFL Player Ratings chart. He has climbed to 65th overall after being 120th after round 15.
