RECAP: Fremantle Dockers surge into top five after surviving Carlton scare at Optus Stadium

Aaron Kirby
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Murphy Reid had a strong third term.
Murphy Reid had a strong third term. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Fremantle move into fifth after brushing off a brave Carlton charge in an electric last term at Optus Stadium.

The Blues kicked the first four goals of the match before the Dockers had even scored but after a tough first half, the men in retro purple found a way to overcome their midfield woes.

Josh Treacy, Pat Voss and Jye Amiss were all huge as Murphy Reid and Jordan Clark showed their wares again.

Follow all the action live in our blog.

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Neil Erasmus is the starting sub for the Dockers.

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It’s wet and very cold at Optus Stadium with Carlton bringing Melbourne weather to Perth.

But Fremantle have the chance to move a game clear in fifth with victory but history is not on their side.

Stay tuned for all of the action.

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