Fremantle Dockers secure top‑two spot as Josh Treacy shines in 100th game

Fremantle Dockers defeated the Western Bulldogs 78‑41 at Optus Stadium, extending their home winning streak to 11‑0 and moving to an 18‑2 record. Josh Treacy, celebrating his 100th AFL match, kicked three goals and took a key contested mark that helped break the Bulldogs’ flooding tactic in the second half.

The victory guarantees Fremantle a top‑two finish and two home finals, and puts them in a strong position to claim the minor premiership pending the outcome of Sydney’s game against St Kilda. The match drew a crowd of 53,524 fans, and other notable performances included Luke Jackson’s 26 hit‑outs and Ed Richards’ 26 disposals for the Bulldogs.