Source : ABC NEWS
Fremantle has overrun Collingwood in dramatic fashion to seal a six-point win and claim its fourth victory on the spin.
In a dour contest frequently marred by teeming rain at Adelaide Oval, the Magpies led by four points at three-quarter time before Fremantle’s Jye Amiss and Matthew Johnson kicked two clutch unanswered goals to snatch victory.
Justin Longmuir’s Dockers move to 4-1 and second on the ladder, while Craig McRae’s Collingwood (2-3) were left to rue chances to put the match away early in the final quarter of the 7.3 (45) to 5.9 (39) defeat.
“We did enough to win this game,” McRae told reporters after the match.
The Magpies’ effort was led by Nick Daicos (31 disposals), who returned from a corked calf and played brilliantly through discomfort despite coming under plenty of physical attention from Fremantle.
Collingwood’s defence was magnificent, with Billy Frampton keeping Josh Treacy goalless and Brayden Maynard doing the same to Patrick Voss.
“We defended the ground really well,” McRae said.
“We didn’t last week (against the Lions) … we’re improving parts of our game.”
Jordan De Goey copped a knee to the head from Fremantle’s Heath Chapman in a second-quarter marking contest, then later smacked the back of his head on the turf when he was pushed over by the defender.
He failed a head injury assessment and will miss next Thursday’s clash with Carlton.
Jordan De Goey (right) left the match in the first half after suffering a concussion. (AAP: Matt Turner)
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson (38 hit-outs, 17 disposals), was excellent, especially after half-time when he went one-out against Darcy Cameron and Oscar Steen, giving first use to Caleb Serong (24 disposals).
Fellow ruckman Sean Darcy failed a concussion test after he went head-first into Collingwood’s Ned Long in the second term and will miss next Sunday’s derby against West Coast.
Fremantle defenders Jordan Clark (28 disposals) and Luke Ryan (25) were excellent along with Alex Pearce (10 intercepts).
Collingwood dominated the first term but was wasteful going into attack, scoring just 1.2 from 18 inside-50s to keep the Dockers in the contest.
Fremantle struggled to get its ball movement going and trailed by eight points at half-time.
The Dockers came out of the break with vastly improved intensity and Isaiah Dudley brought the crowd to life with the opening goal.
Two more majors to Amiss and Dudley handed Fremantle a nine-point lead in a flash.
Angus Anderson, making his senior debut for the Magpies, steadied the ship with his first goal, before Jack Crisp put Collingwood back in front at three-quarter time.
Matthew Johnson celebrates the Dockers’ winning goal against the Magpies. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: James Wiltshire)
Collingwood blew multiple chances and Amiss’s thumping second goal in the rain cut the margin to a point, before Johnson kicked a goal on the run to put Fremantle in front.
Treacy went behind the ball and took a contested mark under pressure to rule out a late Collingwood attack, before Fremantle held on for dear life.
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Look back at how the action unfolded in our live blog.
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15h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 1:11pm
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We’ll going to call it a night …
Thanks for joining us and make sure to come back on Saturday as we continue our coverage of Gather Round.
Have a good night!
15h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:55pm
McRae proud but frustrated
Craig McRae admitted he was a “bit frustrated” after the Magpies walked away without the win.
But speaking to reporters after the match, McRae was satisfied with the effort the Magpies showed after losing to the Lions by 54 points in their last start.
At least our DNA was on show … we just didn’t manage our moments at the critical times.
McRae found positives in the Magpies’ performance on the defensive side of the ball.
We defended the ground really well. We didn’t last week…we’re improving parts of our game.
But … McRae considered this a match the Magpies let slip through their fingers.
We did enough to win this game.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:26pm
‘Never in doubt’
We highlighted Josh Treacy’s clutch mark inside the Dockers’ defensive 50 late in thye final term.
This is what Dockers skipper Alex Pearce had to say about his teammate’s effort when he spoke with the Seven Network.
Never in doubt, the big fella. We’ll make a defender out of him yet.
It was fantastic for him to come back, such a vulnerable position.
He’s done a lot of work on that, that’s his role late in games to come back and suit up for us … for him to own the moment like that is fantastic. I’m so proud of him.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:16pm
Time to take a breath
We described the match as dour after the first quarter but both sides put on a show in those dying few minutes.
We’ll get reaction from the Dockers and Magpies camps shortly.
DOCKERS WIN!!
The Dockers triumph!
What a tense finish!
Much of the final minute was played inside the Dockers’ defensive 50, as the Magpies looked for a goal to level the scores.
But the Dockers cleared the ball and sealed a 7.3 (45) to 5.9 (39) victory.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:05pm
Treacy stands tall
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What a mark from Josh Treacy inside his side’s defensive 50!
Saved a potential goal for the Dockers.
Just over a minute left on the clock.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:02pm
Dockers lead by a kick
A late behind from Andrew Brayshaw has stretched the Dockers’ lead to a goal.
Not long to go!
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 12:00pm
Dockers back in front
Matthew Johnson kicks a goal on the run inside 50 to put the Dockers back into the lead.
Outstanding defensive pressure forced a turnover on the edge of the Dockers’ attacking 50, allowing Johnson to pick up the scraps and shoot for goal.
Dockers ahead by five.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:59am
Amiss jump-starts Dockers
The Dockers answer the challenge, with Jye Amiss landing a set-shot to cut the Magpies’ lead to a point.
Matthew Johnson stabbed a kick inside 50 to find Amiss on the lead.
He didn’t waste the chance, steering his kick through the big sticks.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:55am
Do the Dockers have a shot left?
Six minutes on the clock — can the Dockers overhaul the Magpies?
There’s enough time to eat away at the Magpies’ seven-point lead, but the Dockers need to raise the intensity.
They’ve barely fired a shot this quarter.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:50am
Another Magpies behind
As we edge towards the midway point of the fourth term, Nick Daicos saw an opportunity at the sticks.
But his shot was only good enough for a behind, pushing the Magpies out to a seven-point lead.
The Dockers have been kept scoreless so far this quarter.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:44am
Schultz blows another chance
Lachie Schultz could not hide his disgust after missing a regulation set-shot from in front of goal.
He skewed the ball to the left and it hit the post, giving the Magpies another behind.
16h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:42am
McStay off target
The Magpies had the chance to extend their lead in the second minute of the final term.
But Daniel McStay’s set-shot effort went wide, giving the Magpies a behind.
They lead by five points.
17h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:39am
Final quarter arrives
OK — we have one quarter left to decide who walks away the winner tonight.
Who you got?
Magpies?
Or Dockers?
Or … a draw?
3QT: Magpies 5.6 (36) lead Dockers 5.2 (32)
The Magpies’ late surge has given them a four-point lead over the Dockers at three-quarter time.
We’re stating the obivous, but this is anyone’s game!
17h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:32am
Magpies back in front
Jack Crisp gives the Magpies the lead, as we approach the final change.
The Dockers made a mess of a clearance from their defensive 50, turning the ball over to their opposition.
Crisp marked from a short pass and never looked like missing with his set-shot to the left of goal.
Magpies up by four.
Anderson kicks goal on debut
Welcome to the big time, Angus Anderson!
Making his senior debut, Anderson shows nerves of steel to kick from a set-shot deep inside the attacking 50.
Daniel McStay had marked just inside the boundary line before playing on and finding Anderson on his own.
Anderson did the rest …
The Magpies trail by two points with just over five minutes until three-quarter time.
17h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:19am
Magpies failing to land a blow
We’re midway through the third quarter, and the Magpies only have a behind to their name so far this term.
They’ve had entries inside the attacking 50, but come away without a major score.
Ned Long kicked their sole behind.
Dockers kick three goals in three minutes
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What a start to the third quarter for the Dockers!
Isaiah Dudley kicks his second goal, to give the Dockers three majors in as many minutes.
They leap out to a nine-point lead over the Magpies after trailing at three-quarter time.
17h agoFri 10 Apr 2026 at 11:09am
Dockers back in front
We were just singing Isaiah Dudley’s praises when Jye Amiss kicked truly to give the Dockers the lead.
Amiss marked on the lead inside 50 to help the Dockers to a slender three-point advantage.
