Overview
- Fremantle beat Geelong 14.15 (99) to 14.6 (90) at Optus Stadium to stretch their winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday night.
- The Dockers overturned an early 28-point swing and erased a nine-point half-time deficit by kicking eight goals to five in the second half.
- Luke Jackson was pivotal with three goals, 28 disposals and dominant ruck work, and recalled players Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matt Johnson all contributed.
- Geelong were without Bailey Smith because of illness and left Tom Stewart in concussion protocols, with Jack Bowes and Mitch Edwards named as replacements.
- The win leaves Fremantle 13-1 and a game clear on the ladder in front of 55,201 fans and strengthens their position as the season’s premiership frontrunners.