Dockers Ignite Finals Hopes with Gritty Win Over Hawks
What a game it was at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. You could feel the tension, the pressure — like everything was on the line. Because it was. Fremantle had to win to stay in the hunt for finals, and they delivered. The Dockers surged from behind in a gutsy, high-stakes win over Hawthorn, taking the game by 13 points and storming back into the top eight. It wasn’t just a victory — it was a statement.
Trailing by two goals at three-quarter time, Freo came out with a fire in the final term. They kicked four unanswered goals, flipping the script and silencing the Hawks, who had started to look like they were in control. The final score? 12.5 (77) to 9.10 (64). That last quarter was vintage Freo — tough, relentless, and calm under pressure.
Key moments came from everywhere. Josh Treacy, Pat Voss, and big ruckman Sean Darcy nailed their set shots when it mattered most. But the spark really came from Sam Switkowski, who, in his first game back from injury, snapped a classy goal to kick-start the run. He finished with three goals and a game-high eight score involvements — a real game-changer.
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The entire match had a finals vibe from the first bounce. Fremantle’s forward Voss and Hawthorn’s James Sicily were wrestling before the ball had even been bounced. That aggression set the tone for the night. Andy Brayshaw took a knee to the ribs, bounced up, and still revved up the home crowd. Caleb Serong and Brayshaw were brilliant in the engine room — both picking up 29 disposals, thriving in the heat of the contest.
It wasn’t easy, though. The second quarter saw Hawthorn take control, with their small forwards running rampant. Calsher Dear, back from injury, looked dangerous and ended with three goals. The Hawks built a 13-point lead heading into the final quarter, and it looked like Freo might be out of gas. But credit to coach Justin Longmuir and his troops — they found another level.
Treacy’s contested marks were huge. Frederick added flair and urgency. Jordan Clark held strong in defence. The Dockers had leaders stand tall when it counted most.
This was one of the most important wins in recent memory for Fremantle — not just because of the ladder implications, but because of how they won it. They’ve now won six of their last seven and handed Hawthorn their first loss in five matches. Finals footy feels closer now.
Fremantle fans — keep believing. The dream is alive.
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