SUMMARY
The Giants have a huge task ahead of them. They need a win to keep in touch with the top eight but the Fremantle Dockers refuse to lose despite not being in their best form. The Giants have a terrible record at Domain Stadium and need to find a way to kick a winning score against the best defence in the AFL. The Freo Dockers would dearly love a big score themselves, Matthew Pavlich is in good touch but they would like a few others to kick multiple goals. Freo's midfielders should feast on Aaron Sandilands' service this week.
Match day information
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Sunday 2 August, 2.40pm AWST
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide
PAST THREE TIMES
R17, 2014, Fremantle 21.10 (136) d GWS Giants 9.6 (60) at Patersons Stadium
R20, 2013, Fremantle 24.13 (157) d GWS Giants 6.8 (44) at Patersons Stadium
R17, 2012, Fremantle 18.24 (132) d GWS Giants 5.7 (37) at Patersons Stadium
Head to head stats
THE FIVE POINTS
1. Freo dominated the Giants the last time they played. They led scoring shots 31-15, clearances 47-31 and inside 50s 57-29. Hayden Ballantyne starred kicking five goals.
2. The Freo Dockers have the best defence in the league, conceding just 66.7 points per game. The Giants are ranked ninth in the AFL conceding 84.3 per week.
3. GWS are a strong uncontested possession side, ranked fourth in the AFL averaging 240.4 per game. Fremantle is a strong contested possession team, ranked third with 142.4 per game.
4. The Giants have not enjoyed playing at Domain Stadium in their brief history. They have played five games for five losses by margins of 95, 113, 111, 76 and 87 points.
5. Fremantle should dominate the hit-outs given Shane Mumford's absence. The Freo Dockers are ranked first this season for hit-outs per game with 60.6.
