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Fremantle’s Late Charge Secures Win, Halts Hawks’ Top-Four Push

Kicking four unanswered goals in the final quarter, the Dockers strengthened their finals push by reaching an 11-6 record after Sunday’s Round 18 clash with Hawthorn.

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Overview

  • Fremantle trailed by 13 points at three-quarter time before booting four straight goals to claim a 12.5 (77) to 9.10 (64) victory at Optus Stadium.
  • The win marked Fremantle’s seventh triumph in eight games, elevating them to a clear eighth position on the AFL ladder with an 11-6 record.
  • Hawthorn slipped from fourth to sixth on the log-jammed ladder, also at 11-6, and coach Sam Mitchell warned his side must maintain consistent high-level performances to regain a top-four berth.
  • Sam Switkowski returned from a hamstring setback to kick three goals and record eight score involvements, while co-vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw laid a career-high 14 tackles.
  • Justin Longmuir praised his team’s composure under pressure and now eyes a pivotal showdown with ladder leader Collingwood at the MCG next Sunday.