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The Dockers won their second consecutive match, defeating the Brisbane Lions by 83 points in front of just over 13,000 at the Gabba on Saturday afternoon.
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Heading into the match the Lions and the Dockers sat 17th and 16th on the ladder respectively and severely under the pump to perform.
Brisbane looked like they were out to prove their critics wrong, dominating the early stages of the match kicking the first three goals.
However the momentum soon shifted as the Dockers clawed their way back into the contest to draw level at quarter time.
The Dockers chose to not follow the script in the second term, booting nine straight in a impressive display which saw Matt Taberner on four goals at the main break as the Dockers lead by 45, with Chris Mayne and Hayden Ballantyne also contributing with majors.
Despite an early second half rejuvenation, the Lions never seemed to have troubled the Dockers as the Western Australians continued to put their foot to the pedal and outclass their opponents all over the ground.
Things went from bad to worse for Brisbane, conceding many goals due to turnovers and allowed the Dockers simple entry into goal.
Fremantle’s young stars rose to the challenge this afternoon proving themselves worthy, playing some very exciting football.
Matt Taberner was the best on ground with five goals straight, with Chris Mayne and Lachie Weller also impressing with four goals each.
Final score
Brisbane Lions 9.10.64
Fremantle Dockers 23.9.147
The Roar’s AFL MVP votes
3. Matt Taberner
2. Lachie Weller
1. Chris Mayne
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