Match Preview: Fremantle v Richmond
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WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Saturday June 14, 1.45pm
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R17, 2013, Richmond 12.12 (84) d Fremantle 8.9 (57) at the MCG
R5, 2013, Fremantle 12.9 (81) d Richmond 12.8 (80) at Patersons Stadium
R21, 2012, Fremantle 13.16 (94) d Richmond 11.6 (72) at Patersons Stadium
R11, 2012, Fremantle 12.6 (78) d Richmond 9.12 (66) at the MCG
R7, 2011, Richmond 23.10 (148) d Fremantle 14.15 (99) at the MCG
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THE SIX POINTS
1. The Tigers have a great record against the Dockers in Melbourne. They've won eight of 10 contests at the MCG and the last one at Etihad Stadium in 2010.
2. Aaron Sandilands is the No.1 ruckman in the League, averaging more than 40 hit-outs. It means the Dockers are ranked top when it comes to hit-outs, with nearly 53 a game.
3. Jack Riewoldt has taken the equal most marks inside 50 this season with 46. The Tigers are ranked fourth overall.
4. The Dockers have taken the most contested marks in 2014. They've averaged nearly 13 a game, with Sandilands the No.1 contested marking player.
5. Fremantle has played at the MCG four times since the start of 2013 for just one win.
6. Stephen Hill continues to climb in the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, after starting the season No.33 overall. He's now No.22.