Overview

• Fremantle defeated Essendon by 41 points on June 19 to move to a 9-5 record on the AFL ladder.
• The triumph marked the Dockers’ first five-game winning streak since 2022 and reinforced their top-eight credentials.
• Coach Justin Longmuir praised his side’s contest commitment, endorsing Shai Bolton’s edgy play after the forward pointed at the scoreboard and kicked two goals.
• Caleb Serong and Luke Jackson were instrumental in the win, combining for five goals and 17 clearances to dictate midfield play.
• Essendon coach Brad Scott highlighted rookie Vigo Visentini’s promising debut and signalled challenging selection decisions ahead.