Fremantle has soared to a club record 10th consecutive win after coming from behind to post a 30-point victory over a plucky St Kilda in front of 53,707 fans at Perth Stadium.
The Saints, led by former Dockers coach Ross Lyon, threatened to be party poopers after hitting the lead early in the final quarter of Friday night’s match when Darcy Wilson nailed a goal on the run.
But just like they have done so many times this season, Fremantle lifted when it mattered most, drawing on their ‘Wharfie Time’ spirit to pile on the next six goals and secure the 16.8 (104) to 11.8 (74) win, securing their place in club history.
Josh Treacy kick-started the late charge with a mark low to the ground and a clutch set shot.
Murphy Reid followed it up with a goal on the run from 50m, and Fremantle had a handy 19-point lead when Isaiah Dudley snapped truly.
Jye Amiss snapped his fourth goal a short time later, and Shai Bolton put the icing on the cake when he kicked one from the boundary line.
While Amiss led the way on the goal kicking front, fellow spearhead Treacy was an important link man with 11 marks and 2.2.
Fremantle forward Pat Voss (three goals) had an intriguing battle with Callum Wilkie (21 possessions, three marks), with the pair engaging in a series of wrestles as tempers threatened to boil over.
Reid continued his hot form on the way to 30 disposals and a goal, while Bolton racked up 25 disposals, four clearances, 633m gained and one goal.
St Kilda lost Dougal Howard to a calf injury in the third quarter, and ruckman Rowan Marshall limped off with what looked to be a knee injury in the dying minutes of the match.
Max Hall (25 disposals, two goals) and Jack Sinclair (29 disposals, 644m gained) led the way for St Kilda, who slipped to a 5-6 record.
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