The stats that matter from Fremantle’s round 17 clash with Geelong at Domain Stadium.
 
Inside 50 conversions: In a game as close as this clash, inside 50 efficiency was going to be a factor. Geelong managed 10 more inside 50s than Fremantle, and had eight more scoring shots. In the final term, Freo had 16 inside 50s to the Cats 8, but couldn’t make the pressure count, kicking 2.4 to Geelong’s 3.1.
 
Running in numbers: Fremantle moved the ball well, and rebounded out of defence in numbers, using handball well to move forward quickly, allowing the forward line to remain open. Fremantle had 38 rebound 50s compared with 53 last week against Melbourne, indicating they locked the ball in the forward half of the ground.

Match report: Close with for Cats
 
Dangerfield: Ross Lyon described Patrick Dangerfield as a “unique beast” during the week, and the Geelong midfielder had an impact again, gathering 31 touches and kicking four goals. Michael Barlow spent some time on him and gathered 17 disposals running off the Cats midfielder, before leaving the ground early in the third term with an AC joint injury to his left shoulder.

Around the contest: Jonathon Griffin had 25 hit-outs as Fremantle won the battle around the stoppages with 39 clearances to Geelong’s 35.  Geelong were more prolific in the centre of the ground, but Fremantle worked hard to get numbers to the stoppages around the ground, and won this battle 30 – 24.
 
Pressure on the ball carrier: Fremantle’s pressure around the contest and on the ball carrier was an improvement from last week, as the team laid 10 more tackles than they did against Melbourne. Fremantle laid 30 tackles in the final quarter as they maintained forward line pressure.