Overview

• Fremantle defeated Essendon 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) in Round 15 to secure a fifth consecutive win, a streak last achieved in 2022.
• Caleb Serong collected 35 disposals, seven clearances and two goals to spearhead the Dockers’ dominant midfield display.
• In Sean Darcy’s absence, Luke Jackson recorded 48 hitouts, 10 clearances and three goals while controlling the ruck contests.
• Josh Treacy ended a three-game goalless run with three majors and former Bomber Patrick Voss kicked against his old club.
• Essendon’s injury-hit lineup fielded seven first-year players, with Xavier Duursma subbed out at half-time due to a hamstring issue.