Fremantle Dockers face injury concerns and AFL finals challenge

Fremantle faces mixed fortunes across its AFL and AFLW programs. In the AFLW, the Dockers secured a 25-point victory over Richmond, finishing with a 60-35 scoreline. However, the win was marred by a significant shoulder injury to star ruck player Mim Strom, who was forced to move to the bench. Gabby O’Sullivan led the scoring with three goals.

In the AFL, the Dockers are regrouping following a 32-point qualifying final loss to Hawthorn. Despite the defeat, defender Jordan Clark expressed confidence in the team's ability to navigate the remainder of the finals series. Fremantle must now win two consecutive matches, starting with a semi-final against Geelong at Optus Stadium, to reach the grand final.