Redemption Time: Scott Watters Urges Fremantle Dockers to be Ruthless Against St Kilda
Former AFL coach Scott Watters has a message for the Fremantle Dockers as they gear up to face off against the St Kilda Saints: be ruthless. This comes after a previous encounter between the two teams resulted in a 61-point thrashing of the Dockers, with St Kilda winning 14.10 (94) to 4.9 (33).
The Last Encounter
In their last meeting on May 2, 2025, St Kilda dominated the game, with Fremantle struggling to keep up. The Saints’ performance was impressive, and the Dockers will be looking to exact some revenge in their upcoming match on June 29, 2025, at Optus Stadium.
Watters’ Coaching Background
As a former coach of St Kilda, Watters has a deep understanding of the team and its dynamics. He coached the Saints from 2012 to 2013, leading them to a ninth-place finish in his first season but struggling in the next. Despite his short stint, Watters’ experience will undoubtedly give him insight into the team’s strengths and weaknesses.
Keys to Fremantle’s Success
For the Dockers to succeed against St Kilda, they’ll need to ¹ ²:
– *Improve their scoring*: Fremantle was outscored in every quarter in their last meeting, so they’ll need to find ways to get more points on the board.
– *Tighten up their defense*: The Dockers were exposed by St Kilda’s attacking play, so they’ll need to work on their defensive strategies.
– *Control the tempo*: Fremantle will need to dictate the pace of the game and not let St Kilda get into a rhythm.
St Kilda’s Preparation
Meanwhile, St Kilda has announced an unchanged 22-man side for their previous match against the Dockers. However, in the upcoming match, the team dynamics might change. Watters, as the former coach, emphasized the importance of adaptability but stated that the changes in the Fremantle team wouldn’t affect St Kilda’s approach.
What’s at Stake?
The upcoming match between Fremantle and St Kilda promises to be an exciting encounter. With the Dockers looking to exact revenge and the Saints seeking to continue their winning streak, the stakes are high. Will Fremantle be able to bounce back and show their strength, or will St Kilda continue to dominate? The answer will have to wait until June 29, 2025 ¹.
