There are multiple options for the Matthew Pavlich matchup if he takes the field for the Dockers. Michael Firrito has had the task before, while Scott Thompson is another defender who is in superb form. If Pavlich elects to play more as a traditional full-forward, Luke Delaney may be the best defender to combat his strength in the contest.
In the midfield it could be Andrew Swallow who finds tagger Ryan Crowley standing next to him. Crowley has beaten other quality mids this season including Adelaide's Scott Thompson which means Swallow will have to be at the top of his game on Sunday to steer the Kangaroos to a win. Brent Harvey may also be a possible Crowley target.
A potential marquee match-up in the North forward line is Drew Petrie and Luke McPharlin. In contention for an All-Australian position, McPharlin will present Petrie with one of his sternest tests of the season if the two lock horns.
Will Sierakowski, Cam Delaney and Aaron Mullett are the three emergencies.
The Team
B: Scott McMahon, Luke Delaney, Michael Firrito
HB: Shaun Atley, Scott Thompson, Sam Wright
C: Ryan Bastinac, Ben Cunnington, Sam Gibson
HF: Liam Anthony, Robbie Tarrant, Lindsay Thomas
F: Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie, Lachlan Hansen
Fol: Todd Goldstein, Andrew Swallow, Jack Ziebell
Int: Kieran Harper, Cruize Garlett, Matt Campbell, Jamie Macmillan
Emer: Will Sierakowski, Cam Delaney, Aaron Mullett
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