Overview

• The Melbourne Demons enter Round 6 of the AFL season with a 0-5 record, placing significant pressure on coach Simon Goodwin and the team.
• Key forwards Bayley Fritsch and Jacob van Rooyen have been dropped, with Goodwin citing the need for increased forward-line pressure.
• Defensive leader Steven May is sidelined with a groin strain, further challenging Melbourne’s lineup against Fremantle’s strong forward line.
• Fremantle, currently inside the top eight, has won the last two encounters against Melbourne at the MCG and aims to maintain its dominance.
• Elsewhere, Adelaide hosts GWS at Adelaide Oval, and the Gold Coast Suns look to set a club record with a sixth consecutive win against Richmond.