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Fremantle Stuns Melbourne With Five-Point AFLW Win

Defensive pressure defined the upset with Kiara Bowers starring.

Overview

  • Ange Stannett kicked the late go-ahead goal after Kate Hore had briefly put Melbourne in front.
  • Fremantle prevailed 6.4 (40) to 5.5 (35) at Fremantle Community Bank Oval before a crowd of 2,137.
  • Kiara Bowers led the way with 27 disposals and 17 tackles as the Dockers’ pressure told.
  • Áine Tighe marked her first game back from multiple knee reconstructions with a third-term goal before leaving with knee soreness.
  • Melbourne lost Georgia Gall to an ankle injury and saw Tayla Harris depart late with rib concerns despite owning the inside-50 count.