Fremantle
93
Match Complete
Essendon
61
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| C. Serong |  | 24:07 | ||
| M. Frederick | | 21:24 | ||
| 19:40 | | Z. Merrett | ||
| 18:12 |  | J. Menzie | ||
| 17:36 | | P. Wright | ||
| 9:37 | | J. Menzie | ||
| L. Henry | | 6:55 | ||
| 3:50 | | D. Parish | ||
| 12.8 (80) | Third Quarter [+] | 6.5 (41) | ||
| L. Jackson | | 26:08 | ||
| L. Schultz | | 21:07 | ||
| M. Frederick | | 19:16 | ||
| 13:34 | | D. Parish | ||
| 6:51 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 5:25 | | J. Stringer | ||
| A. Brayshaw | | 2:26 | ||
| M. Walters | | 0:43 | ||
| 8.7 (55) | Second Quarter [+] | 5.3 (33) | ||
| M. Frederick | | 30:27 | ||
| 28:41 | | M. Guelfi | ||
| L. Jackson | | 25:35 | ||
| L. Jackson | | 22:57 | ||
| Rushed | | 20:51 | ||
| J. Amiss | | 16:51 | ||
| 12:15 | | N. Martin | ||
| J. Amiss | | 9:58 | ||
| J. O'Meara | | 8:03 | ||
| M. Johnson | | 6:54 | ||
| 3:19 | | B. Hobbs | ||
| J. Treacy | | 1:15 | ||
| 3.3 (21) | First Quarter [+] | 2.3 (15) | ||
| Rushed | | 27:17 | ||
| M. Walters | | 26:00 | ||
| L. Jackson | | 24:06 | ||
| 18:49 | | A. Phillips | ||
| S. Switkowski | | 13:07 | ||
| J. Amiss | | 9:16 | ||
| 8:34 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 7:05 | | J. Stringer | ||
| S. Darcy | | 5:26 | ||
| 4:20 | | J. Caldwell | ||
| 2:23 | | K. Langford | ||
Essendon welcome back star midfielder Darcy Parish for their crunch trip west to face Fremantle. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:25pm (AEST).
The Dockers were dominated by GWS last week and really lacked any sort of drive throughout their 70-point defeat. They lost the clearance, possession and inside 50 count. This week they welcome back Michael Frederick and Sean Darcy to attempt to keep their finals hopes alive.
On the other hand, the Bombers have been in scintillating form. Under the guidance of their astute coach, Brad Scott, the Bombers have developed a fast-paced and high-pressure style of play. With young stars like Archie Perkins and veterans like Jake Stringer showcasing their immense talent, Essendon’s forward line has become a potent scoring machine.
The clash between these two teams will not only be a battle of skill, but also a contest of contrasting game styles. The Dockers’ disciplined and structured approach will aim to neutralise Essendon’s fast-paced attacking game. Meanwhile, the Bombers will look to use their speed and agility to break through Fremantle’s defensive wall.
Expect a hard-fought battle from start to finish. Whether it’s the Dockers’ precision and experience or the Bombers’ youthful exuberance, only time will tell.
Game Information
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
First bounce: 7:25pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Dockers $1.72, Bombers $2.12 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Fremantle
B: B. Cox, A. Pearce (c), H. Young
HB: J. Clark, L. Ryan, B. Walker
C: L. Henry, C. Serong, M. Frederick
HF: J. Treacy, L. Jackson, M. Walters
F: S. Switkowski, J. Amiss, L. Schultz
R: S. Darcy, A. Brayshaw, N. Fyfe
I/C: J. O’Meara, E. Hughes, N. Erasmus, M. Johnson
EMG: S. Sturt, N. O’Driscoll, K. Worner, B. Banfield
IN: Darcy, Erasmus (R14 sub), Frederick.
OUT: Banfield, O’Driscoll, Sturt.
Essendon
B: A. McGrath, B. Zerk-Thatcher, J. Laverde
HB: K. Langford, J. Ridley, M. Redman
C: N. Martin, Z. Merrett (c), D. Heppell
HF: S. Durham, S. Weideman, W. Snelling
F: M. Guelfi, P. Wright, J. Stringer
R: A. Phillips, D. Parish, J. Caldwell
I/C: B. Hobbs, A. Perkins, J. Kelly, J. Menzie
EMG: N. Cox, N. Hind, N. Bryan, M. D’Ambrosio
IN: Kelly, Parish.
OUT: Draper, Hind.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Thanks for your excellent blogging tonight, Andrew. Enjoyed it.
Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Thanks for another great night on the blog. I hope your team wins this weekend.
Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
¾ time Score Dockers - 93 Bombers - 61 The Dockers win by 32 points in Perth this evening. The Bombers made a run at it late but it wasn’t enough. Good come back for the guys after a tough loss last week. Bombers showed some class late but they just couldn’t quite get it done. Disposals Dockers - Serong, Henry (32) Bombers - Merrett (29) Goals Dockers - Jackson (3) Bombers - Langford, Caldwell, Hobbs, Martin, Guelfi, Stringer, Menzie, Parish, Merrett (1)
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Has ice around his ankle.
Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Merrett sends it in bound from the wing and Guelfi takes a mark late in the final term. He misses.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
Solid performance from Freo tonight. Well done.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Good response by Freo tonight against a strong Essendon lineup.
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Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Switowski runs in front of goal and can't get the kick away, passes it to Serong. Serong snaps for goal under serious pressure from the Bombers defense. Dockers - 93 Bombers - 61 2:40 left in the final term
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Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Serong handballs it to Brayshaw and he clears it inside 50 to Frederick from the centre bounce. Frederick lines up and kicks the set shot goal from 45m out. Dockers - 87 Bombers - 61 4:23 left in the final term
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Birdman
Roar Rookie
Game over....
Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Zach Merrett takes down Walker and earns the free kick for holding the ball. The Bombers have been putting on the pressure up forward. Dockers - 81 Bombers - 61 5:14 left in the final term
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Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Merrett gathers the ball in the middle of the field and drills it to Wright who takes the mark. He lines up for the set shot and misses to the left.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Fyfe might just be rusty but gee, it feels like he's on one of those superannuation tours that stacks of 90's bands are doing these days.
Andrew Thomas
Roar Guru
Alex Pearce has been subbed out of the game and has been replaced by Sam Sturt. Apparently no injury to report. Interesting.
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