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Fremantle Dockers drop out of top eight after loss to North Melbourne

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 04:54 · Archive

Fremantle lost 9.4 (58) to 4.6 (30) against reigning premiers North Melbourne, a result that looks set to drop them out of the AFLW top eight with only three games remaining. Despite being in the contest for most of the day, the Dockers could not produce enough to overcome their opponents. It was a vastly improved effort compared with their 100-point thrashing by the Roos last year, but North Melbourne made them pay for every mistake.

Howling wind made conditions difficult for both teams. North Melbourne kicked with the benefit of the wind in the first quarter, kicking three goals in the first nine minutes before Fremantle had scored. Ash Riddell dominated for the Roos with 38 disposals, whilst Jasmine Garner and Eilish Sheerin were also prominent.

Fremantle pushed numbers into defence to halt North Melbourne's momentum and controlled possession through short passes and handballing. They had 25 marks in the first quarter compared to North Melbourne's nine. In the second term, the Dockers had their chance to kick with the wind and took two early goals to take the lead, but could not sustain it.

Fremantle Dockers drop out of top eight after loss to North Melbourne
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In this story: Fremantle Dockers · North Melbourne · Ash Riddell · Jasmine Garner · Eilish Sheerin · Hayley Miller

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