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Poor Kicking, Plucky Cats No Worry as Dockers Keep Rolling

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Fremantle defeated Geelong 14.15 to 14.6 before 55,201 fans at Optus Stadium in Perth, extending their club-record winning streak to 13 games.
The Dockers overcame a 28-point second-quarter deficit following a seven-goal third-quarter blitz, while Geelong played without star midfielder Bailey Smith and veteran defender Tom Stewart due to illness and concussion.
Star ruckman Luke Jackson anchored the victory with 28 disposals, 25 hitouts, and 3 goals, while captain Alex Pearce recorded 7 intercept marks during his 150th AFL game.
Geelong coach Chris Scott acknowledged Fremantle's resilience, saying "They've been challenged a few times, they've found a way," while Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir praised Jackson's continued growth.
This 13th consecutive win positions the top-ranked Dockers one game clear atop the AFL ladder, while the ninth-placed Cats risk slipping out of the top four by round's end.

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Poor kicking, plucky Cats no worry as Dockers keep rolling

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1 day ago·City of Perth, Australia

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Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win

Star ruckman Luke Jackson has produced yet another match-winning display as Fremantle overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Geelong by nine points and extend their club-record winning run to 13 games.

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