The familiar face standing in the way of Fremantle’s record hot streak
Fremantle Dockers have achieved a nine-match winning streak for the third time in their history. This impressive run has previously coincided with seasons that led to preliminary finals appearances. However, concerns remain about their performance in the second half of recent games.
- ▪Fremantle has won nine consecutive matches, matching previous streaks from 2006 and 2015.
- ▪Patrick Voss had a standout performance against his former club, scoring multiple goals.
- ▪Despite winning, Fremantle struggled in clearances and contested possessions during the second half.
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