Collingwood, coming off a loss to Geelong, is preparing for their match against Fremantle in Perth. They are aware of the partisan crowd and the need to adapt to the away atmosphere. Coach McRae acknowledges the difference in crowd noise between home and away games.
Fremantle, currently ninth on the ladder, is under pressure after a heavy loss to St Kilda. Their weaknesses in stoppages and clearances were exposed, allowing St Kilda to limit them to only five goals. Coach Longmuir aims to make the team more proactive and has held meetings with key leadership figures.
Fremantle will be without several injured midfielders, including Hayden Young, Nat Fyfe, Jaeger O’Meara, and Nathan O’Driscoll. This will significantly impact their performance.
The article highlights Collingwood's previous strategic errors in a previous season, which cost them a finals appearance due to time wasting penalties. They hope to avoid making similar mistakes in this crucial game.
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