Fremantle will be aiming to book a spot in their first ever AFL grand final when they take on Sydney in tonight’s preliminary final at Patersons Stadium. The Dockers have been bolstered by the return of All-Australian defender Michael Johnson, while Sydney welcome back Ben McGlynn. Sydney are the reigning premiers and have built up a wealth of finals experience, but they’ll start the match as underdogs given their long injury list and recent patchy form. Dockers coach Ross Lyon predicts the midfield battle will decide the outcome of the match. AAP RTV jsc
