Swans v Fremantle: Key Matchups

Matthew Pavlich v Ted Richards
Pavlich has been struggling all season long with injury and he hasn't been in great form either but he has recently hit his straps playing a starring role in their shock win against Geelong kicking 2 goals. The Swans were extremely relieved after hearing their stalwart fullback will be free to play after a late bump with high contact was given the all clear. But Pavlich is a player who can kick 6 goals on any given day so Richards will have his work cut out.

Keiran Jack v Ryan Crowley
Jack has had his best season to date averaging 25.8 possessions a game and also making his debut in the All-Australian team. He is an elite runner and his gut running from end to end is some of the best in the game. Crowley could also move onto Hannebery or McVeigh during the game but he has said he is looking forward to squaring up the against whoever his opponent is. If Crowley is to get on top he needs to stop his run through the corridor and try and keep him out of the game.

Nathan Fyfe v Jarrad McVeigh
McVeigh comes off a best on ground performance with 42 possessions in their elimination final and a selection in the All-Austrlalian team. He is the key to the Swans success and he needs to be firing for his team to have any chance whether that be in defence or further up the ground its his flexibility that makes him so tough to defend.
On the other hand Fyfe has been one of Fremantle's best defenders all year and consistently shuts down opponents, the winner in this match up could decide the game.

Dean Rampe v Michael Walters
Michael Walters has only been goalless once in 35 games and that was against the Swans last time they played. The left footer has been labelled an X-Factor by his teammates saying he is a very dangerous player and he could decide this game.
His ability to get away from an opponent and end up over the back of the defence is uncanny and Rampe needs to be stuck to Walters if he is to limit his involvement in the game.


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