Nat Fyfe made his highly-anticipated return but it surely was Luke Jackson who was the star of the present as Fremantle posted a 69-point AFL win over Hawthorn at Optus Stadium.
Fyfe, who had been sidelined since spherical one with a plantar fasciitis harm, was subbed into Saturday evening’s sport with lower than seven minutes remaining within the third quarter.
Fremantle had already constructed a 55-point lead by that stage, and the house aspect cruised to the 18.9 (117) to 7.6 (48) victory in entrance of 37,160 followers.
Fyfe completed with 10 disposals, two clearances and a aim enjoying a mixture of midfield and forward-line duties, however extra importantly he made it by the match unscathed.
“It was nice to be back out there,” Fyfe instructed Fox Sports.
“It’s a bit easier when the team’s (nine) goals up when you step onto the field.”
Jackson performed his greatest sport since becoming a member of the Dockers, tallying 24 disposals, six marks, seven tackles, 4 clearances and two targets.
His two majors from contested marks within the third quarter helped break the sport huge open, and his work across the floor was additionally a spotlight.
Saturday’s win improved Fremantle’s report to 3-5, however their finals credentials can be severely examined over the following three weeks once they tackle Sydney (SCG), Geelong (Optus Stadium) and Melbourne (MCG).
Andrew Brayshaw was prolific on the best way to 33 disposals and two targets, whereas Michael Frederick and Jye Amiss booted three targets apiece.
Hawthorn trio Will Day, Conor Nash and James Worpel mixed for 21 clearances.
But it was an in any other case disappointing effort from the Hawks, who at the moment are 1-7 and final on the ladder.
Fremantle misplaced the centre clearance rely 12-3 and the within 50s 29-19 within the first half, however their effectivity in assault ensured they went into the primary break with a 31-point lead.
Dockers goalsneak Michael Frederick wanted medical therapy after being crunched by Sam Frost early, however he was in a position to return and he kicked a intelligent checkside aim that gave Fremantle a 13-point lead at quarter time.
It marked the primary time since spherical 21 final yr that Fremantle had gained a gap time period, ending a barren run of 11 straight matches.
Frost continued to be a battering ram within the second quarter, cleansing up Lachie Schultz whereas pulling off a outstanding defensive spoil within the goalsquare.
But the Hawthorn defender produced a second of insanity later within the time period, giving up a 50m penalty when he needlessly pushed Amiss after the Dockers ahead had taken a mark.
The resultant aim stretched the margin to 25 factors, and Fremantle led by as a lot as 37 earlier than a late aim to Chad Wingard gave Hawthorn one thing to cling to at halftime.
Fremantle broke the sport open within the third time period, with Jackson booting two targets from contested marks because the lead ballooned out.
Fyfe was given a rousing reception when he was subbed into the competition on the expense of Josh Treacy.
The two-time Brownlow medallist went straight to the ahead line, and he despatched the group wild when he snapped a intelligent aim within the closing quarter.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
