SUMMARY
Twelve months ago these two sides sat first and second on the ladder heading into the round 20 Carlton Draught Derby. There is still plenty to play for in 2016 despite the different circumstances. The Eagles must win given their difficult run home to September however Fremantle don’t like losing to their cross-town rivals and will be very keen to atone for last week's effort against the Swans. A lot of intrigue will surround the ruck duel with both Aaron Sandilands and Nic Naitanui set to return after long layoffs with injury.
Match day information
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Sunday 7 August, 2.40pm WST
TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide
LAST FIVE TIMES
R3, 2016, West Coast 12.20 (92) d Fremantle 8.11 (59) at Domain Stadium
R20, 2015, West Coast 15.14 (104) d Fremantle 11.14 (80) at Domain Stadium
R3, 2015, Fremantle 17.9 (111) d West Coast 12.9 (81) at Domain Stadium
R15, 2014, Fremantle 13.10 (88) d West Coast 11.15 (81) at Domain Stadium
R7, 2014, Fremantle 11.7 (73) d West Coast 7.12 (54) at Domain Stadium
Head to head
THE SIX POINTS
1. One advantage the Eagles have over Fremantle is their key forwards. The Eagles are ranked second for marks inside 50 this year and Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling have kicked 97 goals between them.
2. West Coast has won the past two derbies. Freo had won the previous seven. The Eagles haven't won three in a row since 2011-12.
3. Despite their inconsistent form the Eagles' defence has been impressive this season, ranked fourth for points conceded with 77 per game. Fremantle is ranked 16th for scoring in 2016.
4. This will be Matthew Pavlich's final Carlton Draught Derby. No player has played in more derbies from either side. He's played in 33 and has kicked 59 goals, also a derby record.
5. West Coast is the most accurate side in front of goal after 18 rounds kicking 265.192, at 55.2 per cent. Fremantle is ranked 14th for accuracy with 192.182.
6. The Freo Dockers have six players inside the top 70 on the Schick AFL Player Ratings compared to the Eagles' four. But Fremantle’s highest-ranked player Nat Fyfe (11) is unavailable for the derby.
