Dockers wary of Swans' upset plans in AFL prelim final
The Fremantle Dockers are set to take on the Sydney Swans in the AFL preliminary final, but coach Justin Longmuir is wary of underestimating his opponents. Despite being favourites, Longmuir insists his team will not be 'ambushed' by the Swans.
Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team will not underestimate the Sydney Swans in Friday night's AFL preliminary final at the SCG, despite the Swans being severely depleted by injury and suspension.
The Dockers are set to enter the game as warm favourites, but Longmuir insists they will not be caught off guard by a Sydney side that thrashed reigning premier Brisbane by 53 points in their qualifying final.
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