RECAP: Fremantle Dockers sunk by single point in outrageous elimination final thriller
Fremantle’s season has ended in the ultimate heartbreak, sunk by a golden point by retiring Suns hero David Swallow.
Recap all the action as it happened in our blog.
Jacksooooooooon!
The Unicorn has struck!
He takes a remarkable grab over the top of Mac Andrews and gives the Dockers the lead by a goal.
Incredible scenes as Optus erupts.
FRE 79, GCS 73
Unbelievable
The Dockers’ will to win in this last quarter has been nothing short of incredible.
They are coming first to every contest and going three or four times to every contest.
And... Score are level!
There is five minutes left. Will we see extra time?
FRE 73, GCS 73
Breather please!
The errors are coming thick and fast but the Suns look to be the team barely hanging on as Treacy slams home another one.
The margin is just one point and the fans go nuts as Wharfie Time bells toll around Optus Stadium.
FRE 72, GCS 73
Can you feel it?
The Suns are suddenly nervous and the Dockers are starting to gain the upper hand.
Voss couldn’t handle the spearing kick but buttered up perfectly to slam home another major.
The lead is now just eight points!
FRE 65, GCS 73
Crowd
The purple army come out in force despite the rain!
57,507 is the official attendance.
One last time?
The crowd has risen as Fyfe made his way onto the field for his first minutes of the night.
Bolton grabbed one goal back but missed a difficult set shot from the pocket that would have tightened things right up.
FRE 59, GCS 73
Freo Sub
Fyfe is into the game with Amiss off.
However, the Suns have grabbed the first goal of the last after a mistake from Banfield.
FRE 52, GCS 73
THREE-QUARTER TIME: Fremantle 52, Gold Coast 67
Well, this feels familiar.
The Dockers trail again at the last change and need another breathtaking comeback to keep their flag aspirations alive in 2025.
They did kick the last two majors to keep hope alive.
The midfield battle has been extraordinary with Rowell, Anderson, Brayshaw and Serong all elite for their teams.
The difference is going to be in the role players.
Both teams still have their subs to play but this arm wrestle will go to the wire.
Dudley double!
The Dockers got a lucky bounce on the wing but made the most of it with a brave handball through the corridor and then Brayshaw connecting with Dudley again.
He turned his back on Reid in space closer to goal but nailed the 45-metre set shot to huge roars!
FRE 52, GCS 66
Finally!
Dudley gets one against the tide after being spotted up by Brayshaw.
It could be his last kick as another sub off option.
Everything is being done the hard way for Fremantle but 20 points is nothing in 2025.
FRE 46, GCS 66
