ANALYSIS: Seven years since its last final, Fremantle gets ready for the big time once more
abc.net.au/news/fremantle-finals-analysis/101348712Since going down to Hawthorn in a Preliminary Final in 2015, 2528 days will have passed before the Dockers play against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.
There have been errors in recruiting, with the failures of Jesse Hogan, Shane Kersten, and Harley Bennell of note.While recruitment from other clubs hasn't worked at times, the Dockers have generally succeeded in the AFL draft. As Fremantle prepares to end its finals drought - a stretch only bettered by Carlton and Gold Coast - it can take comfort from its strengths.
The Dockers' competitiveness around the contest has helped slow the attacking movement of teams, which when combined with the ability of their defenders has resulted in them having the second-tightest defence in the league - conceding only three points more than reigning premiers Melbourne.Luke Ryan has emerged as one of the most effective rebounding defenders in the AFL.
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