The Fremantle Dockers have defeated the Collingwood Magpies by 33 points at Fremantle Oval on Saturday evening.
Final score
Fremantle 7.9.51
Collingwood 2.6.18
Saturday football continues with the Fremantle Dockers hosting a struggling Collingwood Magpies outfit at Fremantle Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:15pm AEDT.
The Dockers continued their impressive, attacking football of Round 1 with a Round 2 victory at home against two-time grand-finalists the Brisbane Lions.
It was Fremantle’s first win over the Lions and it was another game to be excited about, with the Dockers kicking 10 goals including two each from Gabby O’Sullivan and Round 2 Rising Star nomination Sabreena Duffy.
In another challenging start to the season, Collingwood fell short again last weekend, this time to Melbourne by 17-points.
The wind was wreaking havoc, but still, scoreless through the second and third quarters was tough to watch.
Collingwood only just rescued themselves of total embarrassment at their spiritual home against an old foe with a final quarter goal by Sarah Dargan.
Some experienced help in the forward line will surely be welcomed for this clash.
Fremantle were forced to make one change to their side this weekend, with Gabby O’Sullivan ruled out due to a suspension.
After being listed as an emergency for the first two rounds, Brianna Moyes takes O’Sullivan’s place. She is the Dockers’ seventh AFLW debutant this season.
In addition to O’Sullivan, Leah Mascall has been omitted from the side.
Head coach Trent Cooper has opted for Laura Pugh to add height in defence against the taller Collingwood attack.
Meanwhile over at Collingwood the axe has been swung after two losses to open their 2019 campaign.
Lauren Butler, Erica Fowler and Sharni Layton have all been omitted, while vice-captain Emma Grant will miss with a shoulder injury from last weekend’s clash.
Stephanie Alexander will return to the side after missing round two with concussion; Holly Whitford has been named on the interchange for her first game in 2019.
Nicole Hildebrand (Brisbane) and Maddie Shevlin (Melbourne) will make their debuts in the black and white after crossing to the Pies at the end of last year.
Shevlin, a strong midfielder delisted by Melbourne at the conclusion of the 2018 season, has earned her AFLW opportunity with a stellar 2018 VFLW season but will be tested in her first official AFLW game.
The last time these two sides met was in round two, 2018 at Optus Stadium in front of 41,975 people. The Dockers ran out 13-point winners for the first time at their new stadium.
Prediction
Through the first two rounds, Fremantle have been the surprise package. Working together to produce attacking footy, this side really has pulled it all together in 2019.
The same can’t be said for the Magpies, another disappointing start to a season will continue with a loss on the road.
Dockers by 21.
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Venue: Fremantle Oval, WA
Time: 7:10pm AEDT
TV: Fox Sports, Seven Network
Betting: Fremantle $1.25, Collingwood $4.00
Fremantle Dockers
B: Evangeline Gooch, Tayla Bresland, Angelique Stannett
HB: Alex Williams, Ebony Antonio, Stephanie Cain
C: Philipa Seth
HF: Kellie Gibson, Gemma Houghton, Laura Pugh
F: Sabreena Duffy, Ashley Sharp, Melissa Caulfield
FOL: Parris Laurie, Dana Hooker, Kara Donnellan
I/C: Hayley Miller, Katie-Jayne Grieve, Ashlee Atkins, Brianna Moyes, Kiara Bowers
Collingwood Magpies
B: Jordy Allen, Ash Brazill, Iilish Ross
HB: Stacey Livingstone, Ruby Schleicher, Nicole Hildebrand
C: Brittany Bonnici
HF: Sarah Dargan, Sarah D’Arcy, Katie Lynch
F: Sarah Rowe, Sophie Alexander, Cecilia McIntosh
FOL: Eliza Hynes, Stephanie Chiocci, Jaimee Lambert
I/C: Sophie Casey, Maddie Shevlin, Georgia Gourlay, Mikala Cann, Holly Whitford
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Alrighty, thanks for tuning in this afternoon/evening, once again I enjoyed blogging the AFLW for you. Thank you for your input throughout. Really enjoying what Fremantle are bringing to the table this year and look forward to seeing how they grow. Pies certainly have work to do, but in that last quarter they showed some fight, only hope they can bring that to the first quarter of their round four clash with GWS.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Dockers on a roll The Fremantle Dockers have defeated the Collingwood Magpies by 33-points at Fremantle Oval on Saturday evening. In another convincing display, the Dockers women got off to a fast start with the wind, putting two classy goals on the board to open the match. Again, the Collingwood ladies failed to put a major on the scoreboard in the first half, and with the deficit at 31 at the main break, things looked ominous for the Pies heading into the third quarter. Sarah D’Arcy put the Pies on the board thanks to two 50-metre penalties, but the celebration was short-lived as the Dockers hit back through Kellie Gibson. The final quarter was Collingwood’s best for the match, however, lacked some class in the forward 50 to convert entries into goals on the scoreboard. A full, four-quarter, team effort from Fremantle was impressive viewing for those at home and exciting for the 5,443 fans at Fremantle Oval. The Dockers, who have struggled in past seasons, look to be enjoying their footy and with a team-first, attacking game-style should go far this year. Kara Donnellan (19) found plenty of the ball, while Kiara Bowers (15 disposals, 1 goal, 8 tackles) found the ball and hit the scoreboard with a goal. The forward pressure and skills of Ebony Antonio (2 goals, 12 disposals) and Kellie Gibson (2 goals, 9 disposals) helped lead and direct their exciting forward line. Sarah D’Arcy (15 disposals, 1 goal) was impressive for the Magpies, linking the chain on the half-forward line, while Stacey Livingstone and Ash Brazill were again reliable in defensive 50. A couple of injury concerns out of the game including Dockers’ debutant Brianna Moyes who lasted less than a quarter, succumbing to a knee injury. Magpies’ star Ash Brazill also looked a little sore in the ribs and copped a knock late in the game, but there is no concern of serious injury. Next up for Fremantle is a trip to Adelaide to take on the Crows on Saturday night, while Collingwood will head home to face the Giants, both will be desperate for a win to keep their season alive. Final score Fremantle 7.9. 51 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Downsey
Roar Pro
Thanks for the coverage, Sarah. Always enjoy your work and engaging with you.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
For the number of inside 50s they had, I agree Freo should have put a bigger score on the board. Such an impressive game style though, can't wait to see this team develop as the surprise package of the 2019 season!
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Full time stats, Dockers finish with 42 inside 50s to the Pies 22, disposals 204-168 and clearances 27-17 - dominant performance around the ground by a confident Dockers outfit. Really enjoying watching their attacking style of footy and while they didn't make the most of all their opportunities today, it was super impressive to see their forward 50 pressure and some classy finishes. Disposals Fremantle: Donnellan 18, Laurie 16, Bowers 15 Collingwood: D'Arcy 14, Livingstone 14, Bonnici 13 Goals Fremantle: Antonio 2, Gibson 2, Bowers, Grieve, Hooker Collingwood: Lambert, D'Arcy Final score Fremantle 7.9. 51 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Downsey
Roar Pro
Another awesome win. Exciting time to be following this team. I think the girls will still be disappointed they didn't get over the 60 mark considering their dominance.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
FULL TIME The Fremantle Dockers have defeated the Collingwood Magpies by 33 points at Fremantle Oval on Saturday evening. That's three wins on the trot for the Dockers, another convincing team performance to get over the Pies today. Final score Fremantle 7.9. 51 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 1' Final minute effort from the Dockers here? Fremantle 7.9. 51 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 1' - Goal Dockers Livingstone caught holding the footy, 50m awarded to Grieve as Hildebrand threw the footy away from the mark. Easily slots her first AFLW goal! Brilliant forward 50 pressure. Fremantle 7.9. 51 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 3' Brilliant efforts by the Dockers in defence, some important smothers on the footy on the last line. Chiocci can't put it through, dishes to Allen, who also can't get past the jumping and diving Freo goal-keepers. Fremantle 6.9. 45 Collingwood 2.6. 18
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 4' - Behind Dockers Sharp with her speed, takes off from her opponent once again. Sends it to a one on one with Houghton, who taps it forward. She gathers, throws it on the boot, but it'll bounce short of the goal line and Livingstone sends it through for a rushed behind. Fremantle 6.9. 45 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 5' Bonnici crunched in a tackle, Fremantle clean up another effort inside 50 from the Pies. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 6' Antonio too slick with her hands, is called for a throw. That was the Dockers best attempt at heading forward of centre in this quarter Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 7' Quite a few fumbles in this passage of play, pressure impressive from both sides. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 9' Brazill still down and will get some attention from the trainers. Some one else takes her free kick for in the back and the Pies'll head forward once again. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 9' Fremantle looking to get out of defensive 50 after feeling the heat for the first 5 minutes of this term. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
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Q4 11' Shevlin has it on the boundary after another kick out of bounds by the Dockers defenders. She puts it at the top of the square, no score comes from it though. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 12' Allen tries to put it at the top of the square with a kick from the boundary, Fremantle get back and clear up. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 13' - Behind Pies Minor score by the Pies, their effort around the contest has already been much improved to start this term. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.5. 17
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Q4 14' - Goal Pies Lambert just throws it on the boot, only needs half a chance and it tumbles through for a goal. Good start to the quarter by the Pies. Fremantle 6.8. 44 Collingwood 2.4. 16