Third Quarter Breakdown:
Key Plays:
Fremantle were quick to make an impact on the scoreboard in the third term adding four majors early. Despite being midway through being tackled, Dahlhaus managed to chip through the first Bulldogs goal for the quarter and continued to provide a spark around the ground. Bob Murphy was quick to add a second to reduce the margin back to 37 points.
While the Bulldogs were able to lock down the ball in their forward line for an extended period, Fremantle continued to lay on the defensive pressure and prevent them from scoring further. The casualty of the quarter was a goal umpire who was stretchered off halfway through the term after an accidental collision with Liam Picken.
Player of the Quarter:
Robert Murphy continued to show his worth in the forward line with one goal and two goal assists. He made each of his ten disposals count, including three inside 50s. The forward line looks more potent with him in it.
THREE QUARTER TIME: Western Bulldogs 7. 7. (49) trail Fremantle 13. 9. (87)
Fourth Quarter Breakdown
Key Plays
The Dogs continued to dominate across the stats board but their inability to convert their effort into goals let them down. Luke Dahlhaus added to his goal tally to make it three for the day while Ayce Cordy had two shots on goal early but was only able to kick a major score from one of them. Turnovers in the forward half continued to let the Bulldogs down despite a number of positive plays instigated from the midfield group. Liam Picken continued to battle and Bob Murphy made one final statement kicking a goal on the siren to reduce the margin to 28 points.
Player of the Quarter
Toiling away in the ruck all day Minson comprehensively won around the stoppages, ending the day with 48.
FINAL SCORES: Western Bulldogs 11.12 (78) defeated by Fremantle 16.10 (106)
