Fremantle with some odd lineup selections for the wet conditions, rains stops though. Logue a poor matchup for Buddy, gives away a free-kick in front of goals before it's even kicked to him. Then right after Buddy slots another from outside 50, Swans up 4 at quarter-time. Ryan intercepting well, but the Swans kick away in the 2nd, the forwards very efficient. Warner terrific in traffic, Swans up 16 at the half. The Swans barely touch it in the 3rd, unable to maintain any possession and Lobb takes over aerially, even just the threat, the Swans with no answer. A back and forth last term, Buddy with 6 goals, but it isn't enough as the Dockers get over the line by 2 points. The Dockers dominating the hit-outs, Hickey with some injury concern though playing through it. Overall the possession and clearances even, the Swans accurate on goal, the Dockers +24 in inside 50's though, with 10 more contested marks and 6 more scoring shots. Lobb 18 disposals, 4 contested marks, 5 inside 50's and 4 straight goals. Fyfe 27 disposals, 13 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 5 tackles and a goal. For the Swans, Buddy with 18 disposals, 3 contested marks, 5 inside 50's, 478 metres gained and 6 goals. Dawson and Mills also among the best.
3. (Frem) R. Lobb, 2. (Frem) N. Fyfe, 1. (Syd) L. Franklin.
3. (Frem) R. Lobb, 2. (Frem) N. Fyfe, 1. (Syd) L. Franklin.