Fremantle Flex Finals Credentials with Dominant Win Over Bombers
What a night at Optus Stadium! Fremantle took on Essendon in a highly anticipated Round 15 clash, and let’s just say—Freo fans walked away absolutely buzzing. The Dockers extended their winning streak to five with a commanding 41-point victory over a depleted but spirited Bombers outfit, sealing the deal with a final scoreline of 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63).
Coming into this one, Fremantle were riding some serious momentum—four straight wins had brought them to 8-5, and with finals firmly in their sights, they weren’t about to let an understrength Essendon derail the train. The Bombers, on the other hand, were riddled with injuries and looking to break a three-game losing streak. They handed a debut to ruckman Vigo Visentini and welcomed back Ben Hobbs, but they were missing some serious firepower across all lines.
Early on, it looked like Essendon might make a contest of it. Young gun Nate Caddy was working overtime, setting up goals and flying for marks, while Peter Wright and Isaac Kako slotted majors to give the visitors an early lead. But from there, it was all Fremantle.
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Caleb Serong, take a bow. The vice-captain was a machine—35 touches, seven clearances, ten inside 50s, two goals. He sparked a six-goal run that turned the tide, including a jaw-dropping boundary line bomb that brought the house down. Luke Jackson, filling in solo for the rested Sean Darcy, absolutely monstered the ruck battle with 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, and three goals of his own. Whether in the middle or drifting forward, Jackson was everywhere.
Josh Treacy also found his groove again, kicking three majors, while Jordan Clark was sensational across half-back with 33 disposals. It wasn’t just the big names either—Nathan O'Driscoll marked his return with a courageous spoil that led directly to a Serong goal. That moment summed up Fremantle’s hunger: relentless, selfless footy.
To their credit, the Bombers showed glimpses. Jye Caldwell battled hard in the midfield, Vigo Visentini didn’t shy away from the physicality of his debut, and Archer May snagged a couple of goals to underline his potential. But the numbers told the story—Freo smashed them in clearances (44-26), inside 50s (57-34), and put the foot down when it mattered most.
Coach Justin Longmuir praised the team’s selfless brand of footy, and rightly so. This wasn’t just a win—they played with a maturity and control that screamed finals footy. No late fade-outs, no letting Essendon back in, just four quarters of composed, clinical football.
With five straight wins under their belt and their stars firing on all cylinders, the Dockers are shaping up as a serious September threat. And with a raucous Perth crowd behind them, you get the sense that this purple wave is only just beginning to build.
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