Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has questioned his facet’s premiership credentials after being overrun by Fremantle within the closing quarter.
Mitchell’s facet held a 15-point lead on the closing change, however conceded the ultimate 5 objectives of the match as Fremantle ran out 12.16 (88) to 11.7 (73) winners at Perth Stadium.
“We acquired taught a little bit of a lesson late,” Mitchell mentioned.
“We have talked loads this yr about being able to play and win towards the perfect sides and proved tonight that we’re not fairly there.
“They have been a bit too good for us tonight. We shot ourselves within the foot with the best way we set the sport up tonight late within the sport. We’ll assess that fairly actually.”
Fremantle star Luke Jackson dominated the ultimate quarter, tallying 9 disposals and three clearances within the fourth, whereas Michael Frederick nailed two game-sealing objectives.Â
In an extra blow for Hawthorn, key defender Tom Barrass suffered a left hamstring damage within the second quarter and is about for a interval on the sidelines.
Hawthorn’s loss got here regardless of one other large efficiency from veteran ahead Jack Gunston, who completed with six objectives.Â
Gunston suffered a proper foot damage within the closing quarter and ran out the sport, however left Perth Stadium in a moon boot.Â
Comply with the stay weblog beneath for a recap of all of the motion because it occurred.
Fremantle vs Hawthorn — stay scoreboard
4h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:47pm
That is the place we’ll go away issues tonight!
Thanks for spending your night with us!
Please be part of us tomorrow night time for an additional double-header as Brisbane hosts Carlton on the Gabba earlier than Port Adelaide hosts the Western Bulldogs on the Adelaide Oval.
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4h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:46pm
Peter’s not too proud of the umpiring
Umpiring selections killed what was an in any other case nice sport.a
– Peter
I actually cannot keep in mind too many actual howlers tonight from the umpires, to be truthful!
For what it is price, each Fremantle and Hawthorn completed the night time with 17 free kicks.
4h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:45pm
Longmuir ‘extremely proud’ of his Dockers gamers
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir’s manner the precise reverse of Sam Mitchell’s, as you’d anticipate.
“After all you possibly can consider it, I am unsure why I would not,” he says.
“We have discovered ourselves in comparable conditions within the final 18 months and located a approach.
“We acquired a few issues incorrect, particularly in that second quarter, however I believed it was nonetheless a reasonably even contest at half-time.
“We thought if we acquired that one purpose then the dam wall would break with the sphere place we have been having.
“Simply extremely pleased with the gamers. To have 4 video games in 18 days, you did not hear any gamers whinging about it, they simply set to work.
“Win, lose or draw tonight, I believed we ready rather well, and that is on the gamers.
“I believed we had some gamers down on type within the first half, however I believed all these gamers had huge second halves.
“Steve Silvagni could not have stopped [Jack Gunston] within the first half the best way we have been letting them transition the ball. We took that away from them within the second half.”
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:35pm
It is by no means too late within the night time for a Clive Bomba
Even the ABC radio commentators went the early crow ( once more and is usually the case) on this sport . Strikes me as disrespectful to at least one facet that’s supplying a minimal of half the leisure and an employment alternative to mentioned commentators. They give the impression of being very silly to my view and have to develop up. Slightly class is missing.
– Clive Nicholson
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:30pm
Mitchell says Hawks ‘acquired taught a little bit of a lesson’
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell clearly noticed this match as a measuring-stick for his workforce.
“We acquired what we needed for almost all of the sport, after which late we performed into their arms and a few of their good gamers stood up. They performed effectively they usually deserved to win,” he says.
“We could not discover any method to get discipline place and get the ball into our entrance half.
“We acquired taught a little bit of a lesson late. We have talked loads this yr about being able to play and win towards the perfect sides and proved tonight that we’re not fairly there.
“They have been a bit too good for us tonight. We shot ourselves within the foot with the best way we set the sport up tonight late within the sport. We’ll assess that fairly actually.”
Mitchell confirms that Tom Barrass has injured his hamstring, so that you’d anticipate he’d miss as much as a month.
He is not prepared to make use of that as an excuse for the loss. Mitchell appears furious about how Hawthorn collapsed within the closing time period.
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:23pm
Michael Frederick discusses Fremantle’s win
A phrase for Michael Frederick, who was sensational and proved the game-winner within the closing time period with these two objectives.
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:12pm
Keep tuned for the coaches press conferences
We’ll have the important thing strains from each Justin Longmuir and Sam Mitchell after this one.
They should not be too far-off from the rostrum so keep tuned!
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 1:04pm
‘There is no one like him’: Serong on Jackson’s closing quarter
I am sufficiently old to recollect this stay, however I really feel like Luke Jackson’s quarter would’ve felt one thing like Anthony Koutoufides’s closing time period from the 1999 prelim.
This is Jackson’s teammate Caleb Serong on what he mentioned coming into the rooms.
“We have had just a few good [wins], however that final quarter, the buy-in from everybody, the best way we have been capable of combat it out was fairly particular,” he tells Fox Footy.
“The best way Luke performed within the final quarter was unbelievable. We acquired some hitouts going our approach.
“He was telling everybody he is constructed completely different and there isn’t any one like him.
“Ruckmen should not have the ability to try this, he is particular.”
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:59pm
Listed below are all of Freo’s closing quarter objectives
In case you missed all the ultimate quarter mayhem, here is the video for you.
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:58pm
Hopefully the scoreboard sorted itself out!
Not simply you struggling to maintain up Chris. The web scoreboards are as effectively
– Phillip
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:58pm
You possibly can’t win all of them
Thanks for the weblog Chris, not the result I used to be anticipating(or hoping for) midway via the ultimate time period. See you subsequent time…
– Mike
5h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:58pm
The ultimate stats from Perth Stadium
This is how the ultimate numbers look. A phrase to Fremantle’s final-quarter dominance — the within 50 rely within the closing time period learn 22-4 Freo’s approach.
Disposals: Hawthorn 352-329Inside 50s: Fremantle 56-42Clearances: Fremantle 41-29Centre Clearances: Fremantle 13-9Contested Possessions: Hawthorn 125-114Marks: Hawthorn 89-79Marks Inside 50: Fremantle 14-9Tackles: Fremantle 58-42Tackles in Ahead 50: Fremantle 11-5
And listed here are your top-three ranked gamers on the bottom:
Josh Battle (HAW): 24 disposals, 12 marks, 9 intercepts, three rating involvementsLuke Jackson (FRE): 22 disposals, 22 hitouts, 10 tackles, 9 rating involvements, seven clearances, six inside 50sKarl Amon (HAW): 31 disposals, eight rebound 50s, seven marks, 4 intercepts, 4 rating involvements, 878m gained
FT: Fremantle 12.16 (88) defeats Hawthorn 11.7 (73)

Fremantle with its eighth-straight win after second large comeback in as many weeks!
They needed to go away this one late as effectively. Hawthorn seemed prefer it could be residence and hosed when Jack Gunston goaled to begin the ultimate time period, however then Luke Jackson placed on the Superman cape.
Jackson had 9 disposals (eight contested), three marks and three clearances within the closing time period to spark the Dockers. He finishes the match with seven clearances, 9 rating involvements, six inside 50s and 5 intercepts as effectively.
Michael Frederick was additionally excellent within the closing quarter kicking two of his three objectives and completed with 19 touches.
Fremantle with 5.6 to Hawthorn’s 1.0 within the closing quarter and it was actually an avalanche in all departments.
The Dockers find yourself profitable the within 50 rely 56-42 and the clearance rely 41-29 whereas additionally profitable the deal with rely 58-42.
Hawthorn’s Karl Amon is the main ball-winner with 31 disposals, whereas Caleb Serong led the best way for Freo with 28 touches.
A phrase for Hawthorn veteran Jack Gunston, who was sensible up ahead with six objectives however ended the sport below an damage cloud.
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:42pm
Younger seals the deal after free kick
Hayden Younger at full ahead wins a free kick for a push within the again!
He goes again and drills the set shot from straight in entrance and Fremantle is residence now.
What a closing quarter this has been by the Dockers!
Younger with six disposals and 5 rating involvements within the closing quarter alone.
Freo main by 15 factors with 1:25 left on the clock.
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:40pm
Frederick snaps via a possible sealer!
MICHAEL FREDERICK DOES IT AGAIN OFF A SNAP!
Luke Jackson with an unbelievable smother off Jai Newcombe on the wing and forces a turnover.
Murphy Reid picks up the free ball and sends it ahead and Jye Amiss does brilliantly to faucet the ball into the trail of Frederick, who finishes beautifully.
Perth Stadium completely BOUNCING.
Dockers by eight factors with 2:30 remaining on the clock.
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:39pm
Three minutes to go in Perth
Hawthorn out of the blue having to create momentum to discover a purpose after earlier seeking to burn seconds off the clock.
Sam Mitchell has despatched James Sicily ahead of the footy to attempt to discover the purpose.
We’re into the ultimate three minutes. The place is the Wizard?
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:37pm
Amiss places Fremantle in entrance!
That did not take lengthy in any respect!
Luke Jackson wins one other one out of the center and sends it ahead.
Hayden Younger brings the ball to floor degree and Jye Amiss performs the position of the rover and snaps it via on the left foot.
Freo with the two-point lead, it is their first lead for the reason that early levels of the second time period.
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:36pm
Frederick trims the margin to 4 factors!
Fremantle can sense it!
Luke Jackson wins an enormous 50-50 ball at half ahead towards Josh Weddle, and he wins the bottom ball as effectively.
Pat Voss arms off to Michael Frederick, sensible choice, and Frederick snaps it residence from 30m out on a slight angle.
Hawthorn’s lead all the way down to 4 factors with 4:08 remaining.
Fremantle main the within 50 rely 16-2 for the quarter.
6h in the pastThu 7 Could 2026 at 12:33pm
Voss completely shanks a set shot
A horrible miss from Pat Voss!
He is discovered inside 50 by Jordan Clark with an exquisite kick after which badly misses the set shot from 35m out on a slight angle.
The margin is 10 factors with 5 and a half minutes left. Fremantle 8.15 for the night time and 5.9 on set pictures. Because the saying goes, unhealthy kicking is unhealthy footy.
In the meantime, Jack Gunston is again out on the bottom for the ultimate 5 minutes.
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