Fremantle Dockers player ratings v Western Bulldogs: Rory Lobb leads the way in finals-sealing win
Rory Lobb 9: Best on ground. Booted four long-range goals and was an imposing target up forward.
Luke Ryan 8.5: Rolled off his opponent Josh Bruce well and provided excellent drive from defence.
Caleb Serong 8: Clearance work was brilliant from the get-go. Helped the Dockers get on top in the midfield battle.
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READ NOWDarcy Tucker 7.5: Made the most of his call-up, connecting well with his forwards with an equal game-high 10 score involvements.
Lachie Schultz 7.5: Enjoyed his best game in a while. Defensive pressure was up and used the ball well by foot.
Blake Acres 7: Another player who lifted after a quiet few weeks. Found a lot of the footy and work rate was elite.
Andrew Brayshaw 7: Two-way running and defensive efforts were particularly impressive.
Jordan Clark 7: Provided his usual dash from half-back but his game will be remembered for an important and courageous defensive play in the third quarter when the Bulldogs were coming.
David Mundy 6.5: Was pure class with his delivery inside 50 in the third quarter and showed he’s still got plenty left in the tank.
Nathan O’Driscoll 6.5: Kicked goal of the match with a brilliant long-range effort on the run in the third term. Took the game on and gave some good run in his return.
Michael Frederick 6.5: Booted three goals including the sealer midway through the final term to cap off a good game.
Sean Darcy 6: Had a see-sawing ruck battle with Tim English but was better for longer.
Griffin Logue 6: Was good up forward and gave Darcy a chop out in the ruck as well.
Brennan Cox 6: Did some nice things down back and kept Jamarra Ugle-Hagan goalless.
Will Brodie 5: Had a huge third term but was overall down on his usual ball-winning exploits.
Alex Pearce 5: Intercepted well but had his hands full with key forward Aaron Naughton who booted three goals and led the Bulldogs’ third-quarter revival.
Heath Chapman 5: Took 11 marks for the match but couldn’t contain his opponent Cody Weightman, who kicked three.
Matt Taberner 5: Returned to form after a lean patch with two first-quarter goals before suffering a calf injury in the third.
Hayden Young 5: A reliable contributor in the back half without starring.
James Aish 5: Had a big say in the second quarter but was otherwise pretty quiet.
Michael Walters 4.5: Kicked a goal and set up another but wasn’t among the best.
Brandon Walker 4: Couldn’t get going was down on his usual rebound.
Liam Henry 2: Came on at three-quarter time for injured spearhead Taberner but didn’t have a massive impact.
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