Geelong secure top-two spot with 30-point AFLW win over Fremantle

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 08:50 · Archive

Geelong extended their winning streak to ten games with a 9.10 (64) to 5.4 (34) victory over Fremantle, dropping the Dockers out of the finals eight.

Geelong defeated Fremantle 64-34 at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, extending their winning streak to ten games and securing a qualifying final at home. The 30-point loss dropped Fremantle from eighth spot to tenth, and the Dockers lost seven percentage points, which could prove crucial in their bid to reach the finals.

Geelong's midfield duo of Georgie Prespakis and Nina Morrison dominated, with Prespakis recording 28 possessions, 11 clearances and a goal. Chantal Mason was also influential in attack. Fremantle competed in the second half after scoring early goals through Bella Smith and Aisling McCarthy, but could not maintain the pressure. The Cats scored three goals in the first seven minutes and controlled much of the match.

The physical nature of the clash resulted in several injury concerns. Fremantle lost forward Noa McNaughton to an ankle injury in the final term, while Geelong's Rachel Kearns was also affected by a heavy collision. Geelong's Chantal Mason suffered a cut to her face. Fremantle coach Lisa Webb said the team must build on their final quarter performance, when they kicked three goals after falling well behind.

Fremantle will play seventh-placed Sydney at home in the final round next Sunday. They also need results in their favour from Adelaide and Hawthorn, who play on Sunday, to have any chance of playing finals.

How it is being reported

• Fremantle Dockers want to use final quarter against Geelong Cats as inspiration for last week of AFLW seasonFremantle’s finals hopes are under clear pressure with one game to play but coach Lisa Webb isn’t giving up hope and had a clear message for the team after their loss to GeelongThe West Australian · 24 Oct, 08:41
• Cats win bruising AFLW clash with Dockers as Lions roarGeelong have secured the AFLW finals double chance, but there were plenty of injury concerns out of their bruising home win on Saturday over Fremantle.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 08:07
• Cats win bruising AFLW clash with Dockers as Lions roarGeelong have secured the AFLW finals double chance, but there were plenty of injury concerns out of their bruising home win on Saturday over Fremantle.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 08:07
• Fremantle Dockers were no match for Geelong Cats in AFLW as finals hopes cop a brutal blowFremantle are staring down the barrel of missing AFLW finals after Geelong made it 10 wins in a row and robbed the Dockers of what could be valuable percentage heading into the last round next week.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 07:12
• Fremantle Dockers were no match for Geelong Cats in AFLW as finals hopes cop a brutal blowFremantle are staring down the barrel of missing AFLW finals after Geelong made it 10 wins in a row and robbed the Dockers of what could be valuable percentage heading into the last round next week.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 07:12

In this story: Fremantle Dockers · Geelong Cats · Sydney · Adelaide · Hawthorn · Georgie Prespakis · Noa McNaughton · Lisa Webb

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