Injuries have hit the Dockers hard and their hopes of playing in finals again get slimmer by the week. Aaron Sandilands returned but was underdone and along with his team-mates, fought gallantly in a 30-point loss to Carlton.

Fremantle has plenty of tall-timber and North will have to work with Todd Goldstein to cut them down to size. It may mean utilising a third man up at the stoppages in order to negate Sandilands’ influence.

Getting first use of the ball will be crucial with the Kangaroos’ midfielders more than able to match it with the best in the competition.

Pavlich has been heavily criticised for having a minimal impact in games that matter most and this week the Freo captain will have a chance to stamp his authority on a must-win match.

Although considered a superstar, Pavlich falls short of being regarded as a genuine champion of the game in the eyes of some due to his inability to perform when the heat is on.

Young and highly skilled, Fyfe’s precision and rebound is invaluable. He’s only played 37 games but could be an All-Australian.

Lightly built, the Dockers rely heavily on the youngster and a massive amount of responsibility will again fall on his shoulders when he runs out against the Kangaroos. So crucial to the club’s future, Fremantle moved quickly to sign him up until the end of 2014.

A veteran in defence, Grover often takes the opposition’s key forward to the cleaners. In round four, he held Drew Petrie to a solitary goal.

With Luke McPharlin in the spotlight more often than not, Grover quietly goes about his business and may end up having to cover Cam Pedersen or Aaron Edwards.

David Mundy, Rhys Palmer and Kepler Bradley could all return this week after being listed as ‘test’ on the Fremantle’s latest injury report.

Bradley has been effective in the games he’s played against North while Mundy’s ability to win the footy is extremely valuable. Palmer has missed the past two weeks with injury but is star in the making.