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Fremantle player ratings: Ruckman Sean Darcy the top Docker, while midfielders help out at his feet

Mark DuffieldThe West Australian
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Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was dominant for the Dockers.
Camera IconFremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was dominant for the Dockers. Credit: Will Russell/AFL Photos

Sean Darcy 9: Dominated the ruck with 56 hit-outs, helped the Dockers engine room get on top and got forward for a goal.

Caleb Serong 8: Flew the flag for Freo when the Eagles came out hot in the opening term, then was cleaner and calmer in traffic than most others out there.

Will Brodie 8: Continues to have a super season. Had 28 disposals, with 15 in contests, and seven clearances.

Blake Acres 8: His running power on a wing has become an valuable asset. Was great before half time and a steadying influence in the last term.

James Aish 8: His second and third terms were critical to Fremantle getting on top in the game. Keeps his composure in traffic.

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Michael Walters 7.5: Two goals from 19 disposals in wet conditions makes this one of his best games for the season. Finished strongly.

David Mundy 7.5: Did what he always does. Kept his feet, handled cleanly and handled pressure better than most with 25 disposals and eight clearances.

Jordan Clark 7: Showed more dash than most Fremantle defenders and was strong in defence when he needed to be. Had 20 disposals and carried the ball.

Hayden Young 6.5: Not a dominant game but was steady and always looks safe when he has the ball.

Fremantle defender Hayden Young spoils West Coast forward Hugh Dixon.
Camera IconFremantle defender Hayden Young spoils West Coast forward Hugh Dixon. Credit: Paul Kane/via AFL Photos

Andrew Brayshaw 6.5: Got tagged by Jackson Nelson. Broke free as the game went on to finish with 22 disposals and a goal.

Brandon Walker 6.5: Had a couple of staggers when he took on tacklers unnecessarily but like Clark he added run when territory gained was important.

Griffin Logue 6: Still lacks confidence around goal but his ability to compete and follow upon the ground was valuable both in attack and the ruck.

Heath Chapman 6: Got caught dozing with the ball by Xavier O’Neill in the opening term. After that was his composed self.

Luke Ryan 6: Still very good defensively and still could play with a bit more dare with the ball in his hands. Solid game.

Fremantle defender Luke Ryan whips out a handball.
Camera IconFremantle defender Luke Ryan whips out a handball. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos

Nathan O’Driscoll 5.5: Steady game on his wing. His run and want to take the game on could be valuable come September.

Alex Pearce 5.5: Kept the Eagles tall forwards quiet for much of the game. Doesn’t always look sure on his feet in the wet.

Sam Switkowski 5: Had some rusty moments early, then brought some dash to the game after half time. Got through unscathed.

Lachie Schultz 5: Brings a lot of vigour and effort and kicked a valuable goal. He and other small forwards struggled to make a big impact against a good defence.

Michael Frederick 5: Looked dangerous early and kicked two goals. Got caught spectating a bit as the Eagles defenders got on top.

Michael Frederick celebrates a goal with the Fremantle faithful.
Camera IconMichael Frederick celebrates a goal with the Fremantle faithful. Credit: Will Russell/AFL Photos

Brennan Cox 4.5: The damp conditions appeared to shake his belief in his intercept marking and he found himself under heat a few times.

Darcy Tucker 4: High half forward was a tough role in the wet. Had a chance to kick a second quarter goal but opted for an unnecessary banana.

Rory Lobb 3: Found the in-form Tom Barrass hard to handle and then a shoulder knock in the third term made life more difficult before he was subbed out.

Bailey Banfield 2: Came on late as the medi-sub for a couple of touches and a last quarter shot on goal.

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