RECAP: Fremantle Dockers win crucial clash against Adelaide Crows
Fremantle are out for redemption after a shock defeat at the hands of Melbourne last week.
However, their defensive frailties will be put to the ultimate test by the Crows who boast Taylor Walker, Riley Thilthorpe and Izak Rankine.
Can Fremantle return to winning ways or will Adelaide spoil the party?
Follow all the action with our live blog!
Winning run
History is on the Dockers’ side tonight.
Fremantle has claimed victory in four of its last five matches against the Crows by an average margin of 17 points.
Their greatest-ever run over the South Australian powerhouses was four games from round 10, 2013 to round nine, 2015.
Chad Warner moves
There was some big news during the week as Swan Chad Warner turned his back on WA for another two years.
But is it a big miss for the Perth teams? Ryan Daniels expores the move.
Lap of honour
Selected Fremantle members who have served in the armed forces are taking a lap around the ground and the crowd is applauding warmly.
Subs named
Narkle will start as the sub for Fremantle while draftee Sid Draper will come off the pine for the Crows.
Time to sparkle?
Quinton Narkle has had a precious moment in the rooms ahead of his club debut, posing with his beloved daughters.
Welcome!
Optus Stadium is quickly flooding with royal purple as Fremantle prepare to pay their respects to Australia’s service men and women, past and present, before they take on the Crows.
This could be a season-defining clash for Fremantle after a shock defeat to Melbourne last week.
A win will see them keep pace with the top eight with a tough four-week stretch ahead while a loss could make playing finals a tough ask.
It’s all on the line and we will have every moment in our live blog!
