Injuries
Both teams have several players either missing or under a cloud heading into Sunday’s match at Domain Stadium. The Eagles will miss Jeremy McGovern (hamstring) who has been ruled out. While Luke McPharlin (cork) and Matthew Pavlich (achilles) are also facing tests.

HBF Injury update: Players in limbo

Derby hype
It has been branded as the biggest Carlton Draught Derby yet. There has been plenty of talk, and will continue to be, until bounce down on Sunday. The game will certainly put WA footy into the national focus.
 
Best defence v best forwards
The best ranked defence and best ranked forward line will face off on Sunday. Freo is conceding only 66 points per game while the Eagles are kicking 103 points per game.

Not underestimating injured Eagles
 
Derby stats
A Fremantle win would equal the club’s record of seven straight wins over its cross-town rival. It would also even the ledger at 21 wins each from 42 derbies.