Fremantle is bracing for a fired up Melbourne side on Sunday, says senior coach Ross Lyon, after the club faced a week of intense scrutiny.
Melbourne coach Paul Roos was strong in his assessment of the club earlier this week and head into clash at Domain Stadium off the back of three losses.
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Lyon, who worked with Roos while he was senior coach at Sydney, said he expected Melbourne to have plenty of impetus.
“Paul is a friend of mine,” he said.
“From Paul, they are really strong words.
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“I’ve never heard Paul speak like that.
“We expect an angry Melbourne team.”
Fremantle play Melbourne at Domain Stadium on Sunday 30 August. Bounce down is at 2.40pm.
We expect an angry Melbourne: Lyon
Fremantle is bracing for a fired up Melbourne side on Sunday