Fremantle Dockers’ finals hopes hanging by thread after latest near-miss against GWS

Fremantle’s finals dreams have suffered what could be a fatal blow with their nine-point loss to GWS meaning their destiny is no longer in their hands.

The Dockers lost 15.11 (101) to 14.8 (92) and could drop out of the top eight by the end of the round. They could now enter their final round clash against Port Adelaide with their season already over, depending on other results.

Former Docker Jesse Hogan starred for the Giants with six goals to give himself an unassailable lead in the Coleman Medal and break his ex-teammates’ hearts. His game included two crucial goals in the final term.

The Dockers entered the game under pressure after recent losses, and struggled to get their hands on the footy early.

Hogan and Aaron Cadman made them pay with the first three goals of the match but it was the midfield that was really battling as the Giants kept winning clearances and driving the ball forward.

Jesse Hogan had a big day.
Camera IconJesse Hogan had a big day. Credit: Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

Sam Sturt gave Fremantle a settling goal entering time-on and it changed the tone of the game. Nat Fyfe and Michael Frederick followed up with two more majors and suddenly they only trailed by one point.

Then Andrew Brayshaw changed the game. He had 16 possessions in the second quarter and willed the Dockers to the front.

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