Round 13 match preview: Melbourne v Fremantle
Match details
Sunday, June 19, MCG, 1.10pm (local time)
Media coverage
Television: Fox Sports 1
Radio: ABC774 1200-1630, 1116SEN 1200-1600, K-Rock 1200-1700, ABC891 1230-1600, 6PR 1100-1400, ABC720 1100-1430, ABC936 1200-1630, ABC105.7 1130-1600
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W,L
Fremantle: W, L, W, W, W, Bye, L, L, W, L, L, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 10th
Fremantle: 7th
Melbourne
B: James Strauss, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald
B: James Strauss, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald
HB: Nathan Jones, Jared Rivers, Jack Trengove
C: Tom Scully, Ricky Petterd, Jeremy Howe
HF: Colin Sylvia, Jack Watts, Cale Morton
F: Liam Jurrah, Max Gawn, Brad Green
FOLL: Stef Martin, Brent Moloney, Jordie McKenzie
I/C: Clint Bartram, Jordan Gysberts, Jamie Bennell, Colin Garland
EMG: Lynden Dunn, Daniel Nicholson, Michael Evans
IN: Ricky Petterd, Colin Garland
OUT: Neville Jetta (hand), Michael Evans
Fremantle
B: Greg Broughton, Luke McPharlin, Antoni Grover
HB: Paul Duffield, Michael Johnson, Garrick Ibbotson
C: Nat Fyfe, Matthew Pavlich, Jesse Crichton
HF: Ryan Crowley, Kepler Bradley, Tendai Mzungu
F: Clancee Pearce, Chris Mayne, Stephen Hill
FOLL: Jon Griffin, Nick Lower, Matt De Boer
I/C: Clayton Hinkley, Zac Clarke, Ben Bucovaz, Michael Barlow
EMG: Rhys Palmer, Jay van Berlo, Josh Mellington
HB: Paul Duffield, Michael Johnson, Garrick Ibbotson
C: Nat Fyfe, Matthew Pavlich, Jesse Crichton
HF: Ryan Crowley, Kepler Bradley, Tendai Mzungu
F: Clancee Pearce, Chris Mayne, Stephen Hill
FOLL: Jon Griffin, Nick Lower, Matt De Boer
I/C: Clayton Hinkley, Zac Clarke, Ben Bucovaz, Michael Barlow
EMG: Rhys Palmer, Jay van Berlo, Josh Mellington
IN: Ben Bucovaz, Michael Barlow
OUT: David Mundy (leg), Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring)
OUT: David Mundy (leg), Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring)
NEW: Ben Bucovaz
Head-to-head
Played: 26
Melbourne: 12 wins
Fremantle: 14 wins
Drawn: 0
Played: 26
Melbourne: 12 wins
Fremantle: 14 wins
Drawn: 0
At this ground:
Played : 10
Melbourne: 6 wins
Fremantle: 4 wins
Drawn: 0
Coach v coach:
Dean Bailey: 2
Mark Harvey: 2
Drawn: 0
Last time they met
Round 16, 2010: Fremantle 11.16 (82) defeated Melbourne 10. 11 (71), MCG.
Recent streak
Since 2007, Melbourne and Fremantle have alternated wins. Based on this statistic, it’s Melbourne’s turn to win.
Milestones
Melbourne: -
Fremantle: -
Injury list
Melbourne:Rohan Bail (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - 5 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 4-6 weeks< Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - test, Neville Jetta (hand) - 2 weeks, Kelvin Lawrence (quad) - 2-3 weeks, Michael Newton (foot) - 4 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - test
Fremantle: Jack Anthony (calf) - 1 week, Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring) - 2 weeks, Justin Bollenhagen (knee) - 4 weeks, Peter Faulks (calf) - 1 week, Joel Houghton (arm) - 1 week, Adam McPhee (knee) - 4 weeks, Viv Michie (foot) - season, Anthony Morabito (knee) - season, David Mundy (leg) - 6-8 weeks, Gavin Roberts (quad) - 3 weeks, Tim Ruffles (knee) - 4 weeks, Nick Suban (leg) - 4 weeks, Aaron Sandilands (toe) - 2-3 weeks
Summary
The Demons have a lot to prove to themselves and their supporters after last round’s 88-point loss to Collingwood. Staying true to the Demons’ rollercoaster season so far, the combination of a hefty loss and media scrutiny points towards a competitive performance. However, with Fremantle finding form and being placed seventh on the ladder, it will be no easy feat for the Demons.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Jeremy Howe
With only two senior games under his belt, Howe plays with the confidence of a seasoned senior player. Averaging seven marks per game, the YouTube sensation has been notable in both games and has potential to impact on Sunday’s game against Fremantle. Howe was picked up as a second round draft pick at the ripe age of 20.
Fremantle: Paul Duffield
Despite a quieter start to the season, in recent weeks Duffield has stepped up as a key midfielder for Fremantle due to David Mundy being sidelined with injury. Duffield finished with 22 possessions and four clearances in last week’s clash against Essendon.
Match-up to watch
James Frawley v Matthew Pavlich
Frawley has been gaining momentum since returning from injury earlier in the season and is likely to play a tight game on Pavlich. With both Frawley and Pavlich named in the 2010 All-Australian team, it promises to be an intriguing contest.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (270)
Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich (275)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (64)
Fremantle: Luke McPharlin (86)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (58)
Fremantle: David Mundy (60)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (26)
Fremantle: Kepler Bradley (21)
How’s stat?
Melbourne’s average winning margin over Fremantle is 40 points.
Memorable match
Second semi-final, 2006: Fremantle 14.18 (102) d Melbourne 11.8 (74), Patersons Stadium (previous Subiaco Oval)
The most recent time that Melbourne played in a final was when the two sides met in the 2006 semi final at Subiaco. Sadly, this match stopped Melbourne in its tracks, with the side falling short by 28 points against the dominant Dockers.
Foot in both camps
Scott Chisholm, Jeff Farmer, Troy Longmuir, Troy Simmonds, Phil Gilbert, Stephen Icke, Kelly O’Donnell, Chris Connolly, Mark Riley, Cameron Schwab, Neale Daniher, Jason Norrish, Jeff White.
What Dean Bailey says …
“Our inconsistency doesn't build any confidence at all. Only through consistency will we be able to build a confidence that goes from week to week.”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
bridget_hansonBridget Hanson
Played : 10
Melbourne: 6 wins
Fremantle: 4 wins
Drawn: 0
Coach v coach:
Dean Bailey: 2
Mark Harvey: 2
Drawn: 0
Last time they met
Round 16, 2010: Fremantle 11.16 (82) defeated Melbourne 10. 11 (71), MCG.
Recent streak
Since 2007, Melbourne and Fremantle have alternated wins. Based on this statistic, it’s Melbourne’s turn to win.
Milestones
Melbourne: -
Fremantle: -
Injury list
Melbourne:Rohan Bail (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - 5 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 4-6 weeks< Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - test, Neville Jetta (hand) - 2 weeks, Kelvin Lawrence (quad) - 2-3 weeks, Michael Newton (foot) - 4 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - test
Fremantle: Jack Anthony (calf) - 1 week, Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring) - 2 weeks, Justin Bollenhagen (knee) - 4 weeks, Peter Faulks (calf) - 1 week, Joel Houghton (arm) - 1 week, Adam McPhee (knee) - 4 weeks, Viv Michie (foot) - season, Anthony Morabito (knee) - season, David Mundy (leg) - 6-8 weeks, Gavin Roberts (quad) - 3 weeks, Tim Ruffles (knee) - 4 weeks, Nick Suban (leg) - 4 weeks, Aaron Sandilands (toe) - 2-3 weeks
Summary
The Demons have a lot to prove to themselves and their supporters after last round’s 88-point loss to Collingwood. Staying true to the Demons’ rollercoaster season so far, the combination of a hefty loss and media scrutiny points towards a competitive performance. However, with Fremantle finding form and being placed seventh on the ladder, it will be no easy feat for the Demons.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Jeremy Howe
With only two senior games under his belt, Howe plays with the confidence of a seasoned senior player. Averaging seven marks per game, the YouTube sensation has been notable in both games and has potential to impact on Sunday’s game against Fremantle. Howe was picked up as a second round draft pick at the ripe age of 20.
Fremantle: Paul Duffield
Despite a quieter start to the season, in recent weeks Duffield has stepped up as a key midfielder for Fremantle due to David Mundy being sidelined with injury. Duffield finished with 22 possessions and four clearances in last week’s clash against Essendon.
Match-up to watch
James Frawley v Matthew Pavlich
Frawley has been gaining momentum since returning from injury earlier in the season and is likely to play a tight game on Pavlich. With both Frawley and Pavlich named in the 2010 All-Australian team, it promises to be an intriguing contest.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (270)
Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich (275)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (64)
Fremantle: Luke McPharlin (86)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (58)
Fremantle: David Mundy (60)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (26)
Fremantle: Kepler Bradley (21)
How’s stat?
Melbourne’s average winning margin over Fremantle is 40 points.
Memorable match
Second semi-final, 2006: Fremantle 14.18 (102) d Melbourne 11.8 (74), Patersons Stadium (previous Subiaco Oval)
The most recent time that Melbourne played in a final was when the two sides met in the 2006 semi final at Subiaco. Sadly, this match stopped Melbourne in its tracks, with the side falling short by 28 points against the dominant Dockers.
Foot in both camps
Scott Chisholm, Jeff Farmer, Troy Longmuir, Troy Simmonds, Phil Gilbert, Stephen Icke, Kelly O’Donnell, Chris Connolly, Mark Riley, Cameron Schwab, Neale Daniher, Jason Norrish, Jeff White.
What Dean Bailey says …
“Our inconsistency doesn't build any confidence at all. Only through consistency will we be able to build a confidence that goes from week to week.”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
bridget_hansonBridget Hanson
@DemonsHQ They say bad things come in threes - so with that in mind @jtren9, I hope this is your last encounter with the MRP! #badluck
binzii07Kelly-anne Binns
binzii07Kelly-anne Binns
My heart still beats true for the red n the blue!! Better luck next game boys! @DemonsHQ
alexcmsargeantAlexandra Sargeant
alexcmsargeantAlexandra Sargeant
I love @DemonsHQ nothing will change that I have #demonblood running through me!
Key Melbourne question
After a week of ridicule in the media, can the Demons earn themselves a spot in the top eight?
Key Melbourne question
After a week of ridicule in the media, can the Demons earn themselves a spot in the top eight?
