Fremantle's grand final choice: Brennan Cox or Oscar McDonald
Brennan Cox and Oscar McDonald are competing for one defensive spot in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane.
Fremantle faces a brutal selection call before Saturday's grand final. Brennan Cox has been sidelined with a calf injury since late August, but looked sharp and confident at Wednesday's training.
Oscar McDonald has filled the gap admirably, but took a heavy knock in the preliminary final win over Sydney. Three thousand fans watched the session at Cockburn ARC Oval, where the mood told the story: Cox smiling and relaxed, McDonald looking subdued as he warmed up.
Both players faced the same facts: one spot, two contenders, one will miss the decider at the MCG.
- 3,000
- Fans at training
- Brisbane at MCG
- Grand final opponent
- August 22
- Cox's injury date
Why it mattersThe selection decision could shift Fremantle's balance in the biggest game of the year.
AustraliaThe grand final starts Saturday; every spot matters for Fremantle's chance at a flag.
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