The major change Dockers made in epic Hawks win

The major change Dockers made in epic Hawks win

Fremantle’s Corey Wagner has detailed the significant tactical change the Dockers made defensively in the crucial moments of their epic come-from-behind win over Hawthorn.

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A late surge by Fremantle saw them come from the clouds to take the honours over fellow flag contenders Hawthorn, in front of a packed house at Optus Stadium. It had looked like it might be the Hawks’ night, with forward Jack Gunston continuing his outstanding form with five first-half goals, before finishing with six for the night. Embed from Getty Images In a shrewd move, though, Dockers coach Justin Longmuir decided to move Brennan Cox (pictu…