RECAP: Fremantle thrashed by Western Bulldogs as Dockers lose Michael Walters to hamstring injury
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Fremantle forward Pat Voss’ last-minute dash to Victoria hasn’t been enough for him to get into the 23 to face the Western Bulldogs after Heath Chapman was a late withdrawal due to a hamstring injury.
Chapman has a history of hamstring problems and travelled overseas during the pre-season in a bid to find a solution to the issue.
He has been in strong form all season and trained well throughout the week but reported concerns after the Captain’s Run on Friday and the club told Voss to get on a plane.
He arrived in Victoria late on Friday night and has warmed up with the team but will remain the emergency.
Karl Worner has come into the starting 22 and Matthew Johnson will be the sub.
Caleb Daniel is the sub for the Bulldogs.
Fremantle are chasing their sixth consecutive win in Victoria as they look to build upon their 92-point win over Melbourne in Alice Springs before the bye. - Craig O’Donoghue (in Victoria).
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ANALYSIS
Want to be taken seriously as a top-four threat, Fremantle?
You can’t dish up games like that.
The must-read analysis from Glen Quartermain below.
Bulldozing Bont
Fremantle had high hopes entering their clash against the Western Bulldogs but they were no match for the home team and it was a familiar superstar who did a lot of the damage.
Read the match report below.
FULL TIME
Fremantle have been mauled by the Western Bulldogs in a mauling at Marvel Stadium in a 67-point thrashing, 23.11 (149) to 12.10 (82).
Read our three-word analysis below.
Ouch!
With six minutes to go, Fremantle have already conceded their highest score of the season with Western Bulldogs kicking 125 points.
Previously 105 (against West Coast in round six), that has been eclipsed by the Western Bulldogs - without Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy up forward.
INJURY CONCERN
Fremantle star Hayden Young has come off the ground with an injury concern.
Young’s right ankle appeared to get caught in a tackle.
According to Fox Footy, Young has returned to the bench after assessment and appears to have been given the green light to return to the field.
Fremantle have already made their sub, with Michael Walters (hamstring) replaced by Matthew Johnson in the second quarter.
Western Bulldogs made their sub at three-quarter time, with Caleb Daniel replacing Anthony Scott (tactical).
Dogs have the answer
The margin is back out to 35 points after a steadier from Cody Weightman.
Captain’s chase
Alex Pearce hasn’t had a huge impact on this game but the Dockers captain managed to run down Jamarra Ugle-Hagan as the forward powered towards goal.
He was rewarded after the umpire blew the whistle for holding the ball and the ball goes coast-to-coast and into the hands of Luke Jackson.
The star ruck converts and the margin is back to 29 points.
Dockers get the first
Fremantle needed a positive start and they’ve got it, with forward Josh Treacy nailing the first goal of the final term.
The margin is 35 points with just under 17 minutes to go.
What can the Dockers do here?
Guess who?
Rory Lobb has stalled Fremantle’s run with his second goal of the game.
There are less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter but it’s make-or-break for Fremantle. They cannot concede another goal.
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