COLLINGWOOD remains a genuine top-four contender after winning its fifth straight game on Saturday by thrashing Fremantle by 84 points at the MCG.

The Magpies won 26.13 (169) to 13.7 (85), after a huge 10-goal final term turned a solid victory into a landslide one.

They are now undefeated since round eight and are well in the race for a top-four finish behind ladder leaders St Kilda, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs.

Meanwhile, Fremantle's season has ventured in the opposite direction. Mark Harvey's men have not won since round seven, are 15th on the ladder, and haven't won in Melbourne since round four, 2007.

They will also be concerned about a calf injury to Matthew Pavlich, which was sustained in the first quarter and ruled the skipper out for the rest of the game.

It was Collingwood's pressure and midfield drive that saw it win the game, despite Fremantle convincingly claiming the ruck battle with 50 hit-outs to 17.

Yes you can watch the game at home or go to the local pub but will you be watching it with other passionate Dockers supporters overlooking the home of the Dockers at Freo Oval? The side is ravaged by injury now's the time for the Purple Army to stick together!!!!

In 2009 the Fremantle Football Club in conjuction with the FreoMOB Supporters' Club will be hosting the Away game functions at the SFFC Function Centre, Fremantle Oval. If you haven't experienced a Docker's  Away Game Function here is a perfect opportunity to do so. We want  to see more Docker members and supporters come and experience the Away game Functions. Make a day of it in Freo with the Markets, Fisherman's Wharf, Cappacino strip, Shopping etc.

Its on LIVE  from  5.40pm(WST) Saturday July 11thSFFC Function Centre, Freo Oval  Crows V Dockers.  Watch all the action on the  HUGE Cinema Style Screen with a $2 entry.

FreoMOB Supporters' Club members are free with reserve seats on a first come basis.

There will be a Fremantle Football Cub raffle with prizes that include a  Homestyle Salads voucher, winning margin tickets and the very popular FreoMOB SC $100 members draw- have to be financial and present to win.

There will also be a couple of players in attendance.

The FreoMOB is proud to announce that "Talking Dockers" is on 91.3FM  (Sportfm) for 2009. It is broadcast  every saturday  at 9.30am(WST). Listen in for the latest Docker news and discussion about  the games being played .If you're not in the perth metro area you can stream it LIVE or download it from sportfm.com.au

Make it your regular saturday morning footy listening in 2009 with Luke McManus, Barbara Johnson, James Walker. Special Guest on Sat July 4th is Jason Nourish.

91.3FM is now on face Book - go to SportFM Perth

Where and when: MCG, Saturday, June 27, 2.10pm AEST
Head to head: Collingwood 11 wins, Fremantle eight wins
Last time: Fremantle 12.8 (80) d Collingwood 8.8 (56), round 22, 2008, at Subiaco Oval

MISSING IN ACTION
Collingwood
Nathan Brown (knee) - test
John McCarthy (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
Scott Pendlebury (knee) - 1-3 weeks
Brent Macaffer (knee) - 2 weeks
Sean Rusling (hip flexor) - 2-3 weeks

Fremantle
Clancee Pearce (hamstring) - test
Chris Mayne (stress fracture) - test
Des Headland (quad) - test
Michael Johnson (ankle) - 1-2 weeks
Roger Hayden (leg) - 4 weeks
Brock O’Brien (quad) - 3-4 weeks
Ryan Crowley (foot) - season
Rhys Palmer (knee) - season

FORM
Collingwood: LWWWW
Fremantle: LLLLL

SUMMARY
Collingwood has won four on the trot and is starting to look a genuine contender in this year’s race to September. The Magpies had their injury worries not so long ago but with those now gone (Scott Pendlebury aside), there’s an upbeat vibe stemming from the Lexus Centre. Mick Malthouse’s team is fairly young and starting to believe they can match it with anyone. Collingwood is also looking fairly potent with its small forward line working a treat in recent weeks. The Pies face a telling month but they seem to be on an upward curve.

Fremantle doesn’t have much to show for its past month but there have been some good signs. Mark Harvey’s path is obvious, as shown by his club’s drafting last November. Now, it’s a matter of getting game time into some of those kids. Last Sunday the likes of Stephen Hill, Matt de Boer, Greg Broughton, Nic Suban, Michael Walters and company went stride for stride with the Cats for much of the afternoon. If they bring the same intensity to the home of football this weekend then Fremantle fans won’t be disappointed. If Harvey’s older stars can stand up, an upset could be on the cards.