Essendon ahead Matt Guelfi has his eyes on a uncommon double forward of Saturday night time’s sport towards Fremantle, with the Bombers trying to win two matches in Perth in the identical season for simply the third time ever.
The Bombers arrived in Perth having crushed West Coast by 50 factors final month. The final time Essendon left WA with two wins on one season was 2013 when the beat each the Eagles and Dockers by single determine margins.
The solely earlier time it occurred was in 1995 when the Dons beat West Coast at Subiaco and Fremantle on the WACA. Guelfi mentioned profitable each video games in Perth can be a major second.
“For me personally, it’s really big,” Guelfi mentioned.
“I love beating the West Australian teams being from here. We just look at each result and try to get the win each week.
“We always know it’s a big challenge coming over here. No matter how both teams are going, it’s always hard to beat the West Australian teams here at Optus. We know it’s going to be a challenge but we are ready for it and excited.”
The Bombers suffered a blow once they misplaced ruckman Sam Draper to harm similtaneously Fremantle introduced Sean Darcy again into the crew after he recovered from a hamstring downside.
The Dockers additionally recalled Michael Frederick and dropped Bailey Banfield, Nathan O’Driscoll and Sam Sturt.
Essendon was bolstered by Darcy Parish’s return and Jake Kelly additionally got here again into the crew. Nick Hind and Massimo D’Ambrosio had been not noted of the crew.
Fremantle have struggled to adapt to moist situations in current weeks and extra rain is predicted on Saturday. The Bombers skilled some moist climate as they skilled at Optus Stadium on Friday and produced one in all their greatest wins over the season once they defeated Melbourne within the rain throughout Gather Round in South Australia.
Guelfi mentioned they might welcome rain on Saturday.
“Our game stands up in any conditions,” Guelfi mentioned.
“It doesn’t really bother us but it might be a bit of a bonus coming from Melbourne, and the Perth boys being used to all of the sun. Our game style suits any type of weather.
“We’re lucky enough to play under Marvel so we do get it a lot drier. But we’ve proven we can beat good teams in the wet and we’re excited just to have a crack.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
