Geelong v Fremantle, Qualifying Final, 2013

[ossie85]

Freo will be buoyed by last year's finals victory over the Cats - will the refreshed Dockers win?

[Rusty00]

Really looking forward to this game to see how it pans out.

[shorty3264]

It'll be a ripping contest. I think the Dockers will be, and rightfully so, fired up. But to defeat a switched on Cats side at SS - extremely tough. I think we'll win, but we will need our A game.

Pivotal aspects...
- Can Tom Hawkins impact the match at all? if so, Cats go a long wat to victory, if not, he becomes a liability.
- The Crowley tag, Selwood or Stevie J - have to think Selwood but it will be intriguing.
- Can the Dockers regroup after such a lay out of players.
- Pav vs Lonergan. Another tall timber battle.
- The contrast of styles, hard docker defence on the skiny ground of K-Park, or the "sling shot" footy that have made the cats one of the most dangerous sides in the comp.

Can't wait for finals footy. 

[LF]

Massive blow for @Fremantle_FC with Michael Johnson ruled out of final against @GeelongCats with calf tightness. Another lower leg injury.
2:30pm - 5 Sep 13


Mark Stone confirms Michael Johnson won't be playing this week. Expects him to play in next Freo game #freofinalsfever #AFLCatsFreo

@Fremantle_FC Luke McPharlin is on the flight east - @Geelong_FC #AFLFinals #FreoFinalsFever @AFL
2:19pm - 5 Sep 13

[SydneyRox]

Think Freo have taken a leaf from the Swans book. This weekend is what they have primed themselves for the last month. Would have been an easier tip if they had played at Ross' home ground Ethiad, but still think the Dockers will win.

[T Dog]

The Freeo press on a somwhat skinny ground may just strangle the Cats..  :-\

[Ricochet]

Johnson, Ibbo and Clancee out really hurts our back half but McPharlin back easily makes up for it.

[Mr.Craig]

AFL ‏@AFL 1m

Geelong v Fremantle - Tom Hawkins & Taylor Hunt out. Replaced by Josh Walker & Cameron Guthrie. Alex Silvagni out replaced by Luke McPharlin

[Mr.Craig]

Chapman and Sheridan subs.

[kilbluff1985]

Taylor for most goals

[Ricochet]

flower they're handy outs. Lets go boys

[tbagrocks]

Well I didn't like Dockers last week when flog coach almost cost them a Perth final ::)

But I'm not going to dismiss them because the coach sucks! Really want to see Freo make the final!

[Vinny]

Hoping for a really good game here! Interested to see how Selwood handles Crowley this time.

[ossie85]

Chapman, traded out of my SC finals team now :(

[LF]

Go Freo