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Wharfie Time rings as Dockers beat Cats in epic semi
Luke Jackson had 25 disposals, 35 hitouts and two goals as Fremantle held off Geelong to move within one win of the grand final.
- In front of 59,725 fans at Optus Stadium on Friday night, Fremantle defeated Geelong 120 to 106 in a thrilling semi-final to advance to the preliminary final.
- Fremantle surged to a 38-7 lead early, but Geelong clawed back in the third quarter behind three quick goals from Oliver Henry to briefly take the front.
- Luke Jackson was best-on-ground with 25 disposals and 35 hitouts, while Patrick Voss kicked four goals and Shai Bolton added 26 disposals and two goals.
- Coach Justin Longmuir credited a "run-and-gun" mindset for the victory, while Lyon called it "one of the best games I reckon you could see."
- The win sets up a preliminary final against the Swans in Sydney next week, though Sydney will be without suspended players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice.
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Fremantle play Geelong Cats in the semi-final of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Optus Stadium, Perth on Friday at 8.10pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
11%
R 33%
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