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Dockers Stun Demons by Five to Keep AFLW Finals Hopes Alive

Melbourne slipped to third after controlling territory without converting dominance.

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Aine Tighe returned from a knee reconstruction against Melbourne.

Overview

  • Fremantle beat Melbourne 6.4 (40) to 5.5 (35) at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on October 12.
  • Kiara Bowers was pivotal with 27 disposals and 17 tackles, including 14 touches in the final term.
  • After Kate Hore briefly put Melbourne ahead in the fourth quarter, Ange Stannett kicked the decisive late goal for the Dockers.
  • Injury concerns followed the contest: Aine Tighe left with knee soreness after a comeback goal, Georgia Gall exited early with a right-ankle injury, and Tayla Harris was taken to hospital for assessment under concussion protocols.
  • Melbourne generated significantly more inside-50s, yet Fremantle’s pressure — reported 92 tackles — and efficient finishing preserved the Dockers’ faint finals hopes.