Fremantle head back to the MCG this weekend to take on the reigning premiahh...premierrrhem….premier of Victoria for several years during the 1990s’ favourite team. Many are calling it a Grand Final rematch but Ross Lyon has clearly identified it as a Grand Final preview, cleverly keeping several of his key players from view without running foul of the new anti-tanking laws. Nat Fyfe was told to test out the new head clash rules last week and get suspended, Michael Barlow made up a story about how his titanium knee was malfunctioning and Zac Dawson had a thing on so they let him stay home. Keeping things low key and not wanting to arouse suspicion, the usual suspects have come in with Garrick Ibbotson returning from injury, Lachie Neale being brought in because the game falls on an even numbered date and Alex Silvagni agreeing to pay for his flight over if Ross gives him a game. Luke Hodge is out for the Hawks with Sam Mitchell back in, but expected to wear some special spots goggles in case Nik Suban’s fingers get busy again.
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Angus Litherland Jonathan Simpkin
Matt de Boer Tommy Sheridan