FREMANTLE v. RICHMOND

Recent game: Round 13 2014 MCG – Fremantle 105 defeated Richmond 85.

Fyfe v. Richmond

Rd 13 2014: 128 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 17 2013: 88 SC points, 27 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 93 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 21 2012: 77 SC points, 21 disposals

Average is 97 SC points with 26 disposals.

Note: Poor record against Richmond with only one score over 100 which was his most recent game playing head to head against Cotchin. In the two matchups in 2013, he initially played head to head against Cotchin before Jackson was sent to tag him in the second half of each game.

CARLTON v. ADELAIDE

Recent game: Round 10 2014 MCG – Carlton 81 defeated Adelaide 76.

Dangerfield v. Carlton

Rd 10 2014: 97 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 89 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 8 2012: 174 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 5 2011: 104 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 4 2010: 52 SC points, 14 disposals

Average is 91 SC points with 20 disposals.

Note: Poor record against Carlton with only two scores over 100 from his past five games against them. Most recently played whilst nursing sore ribs. Scored a massive 174 in Round 8 2012 when he was matched up against Gibbs and Curnow.

GOLD COAST v. SYDNEY

Recent game: Round 12 2014 Metricon Stadium – Sydney 109 defeated Gold Coast 74.

Kennedy v Gold Coast

Rd 12 2014: 126 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 2 2013: 110 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 18 2012: 127 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 16 2011: 81 SC points, 16 disposals

Average is 111 SC points with 26 disposals.

Note: Most recently played head to head against Stanley. He also kicked two goals. Solid record but no big scores over 130.

ESSENDON v. GEELONG

Recent game: Round 15 2014 Etihad Stadium – Geelong 89 defeated Essendon 80.

Selwood v. Essendon

Rd 15 2014: 138 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 7 2013: 100 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 83 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 12 2010: 91 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 1 2010: 131 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 10 2009: 136 SC points, 37 disposals
Rd 2 2008: 111 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 14 2007: 123 SC points, 26 disposals

Average is 114 SC points with 25 disposals.

Note: Solid record against Essendon. Highest score against them was the most recent game where he played head to head against Goddard. Kicked two important goals in the game. Previously, he had been tagged by Hocking.

PORT ADELAIDE v. WESTERN BULLDOGS

Recent game: Round 14 2014 Adelaide Oval – Port Adelaide 128 defeated Western Bulldogs 56.

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY v. BRISBANE

Recent game: Round 13 2014 ‘Gabba – Greater Western Sydney 125 defeated Brisbane 80.

NORTH MELBOURNE v. WEST COAST

Recent game: Round 11 2014 Patersons Stadium – North Melbourne 82 defeated West Coast 44.

Priddis v. North Melbourne

Rd 11 2014: 132 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 8 2013: 105 SC points, 21 disposals
EF 2012: 98 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 15 2012: 170 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 6 2012: 89 SC points, 29 disposals

Average is 119 SC points with 29 disposals.

Note: Most recently played head to head against Cunnington. In the game prior, he played head to head against Swallow. Scored his massive 170 playing against Ziebell.

ST KILDA v. HAWTHORN

Recent game: Round 7 2014 MCG – Hawthorn 175 defeated St Kilda 30.

MELBOURNE v. COLLINGWOOD

Recent game: Round 12 2014 MCG – Collingwood 61 defeated Melbourne 28.

Pendlebury v. Melbourne

Rd 12 2014: 112 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 11 2013: 132 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 12 2011: 129 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 12 2010: 123 SC points, 27 disposals
Rd 2 2010: 122 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 11 2009: 108 SC points, 39 disposals
Rd 2 2009: 86 SC points, 26 disposals

Average is 116 SC points with 28 disposals.

Note: Solid average against Melbourne but no huge scores. Most recently tagged by Vince. Played head to head against Sylvia in 2013. He missed the 2012 game and was tagged by McKenzie in 2011.

Swan v. Melbourne

Rd 12 2014: 89 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 11 2013: 148 SC points, 39 disposals
Rd 11 2012: 160 SC points, 42 disposals
Rd 12 2010: 173 SC points, 38 disposals
Rd 2 2010: 93 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 11 2009: 139 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 2 2009: 121 SC points, 33 disposals

Average is 132 SC points with 33 disposals.

Note: Great recent record against Melbourne except for the most recent game. Avoided the tag with Vince going to Pendlebury and Cross going to Beams. Scored 148 in 2013 playing head to head with Rodan. Big score in 2012 playing head to head against Grimes in 2012 and an even bigger score in 2010 when he was tagged by Jones.

In my opinion there do not seem to be any standout options based on the numbers above. Recent form this season, however, suggests that Fyfe against Richmond is still the preferred choice. Following him, I would tip the ever dependable Pendlebury to bounce back from his sub-par score last week and return to form against Melbourne. Kennedy against Gold Coast is next best and following him I would pick Dangerfield to continue on from last week against a struggling Carlton team.

Good luck all!