The Fremantle Dockers secured a decisive 34-point victory over North Melbourne in Bunbury, marking their third consecutive win in the Western Australian derby. The match, played under clear skies at the Bunbury Regional Football Facility, saw Fremantle dominate the second half, outscoring the Kangaroos 12.6 (78) to 4.5 (29) after halftime. North Melbourne’s struggling attack, which has scored fewer than 80 points in five of their past six games, managed only two goals in the first quarter, while Fremantle’s midfield, led by captain Michael Johnson, recorded 24 inside 50s to control the tempo.
The Brisbane Lions, meanwhile, regained their form in the Q-Clash against the Gold Coast Suns, winning 18.12 (120) to 10.8 (68) at the Gabba. The victory extended Brisbane’s lead in the AFL finals race, with the Lions now sitting third on the ladder. Key forward Cody Weightman kicked four goals, while midfielder Harry Jones recorded 28 disposals and three goals, reinforcing his case for All-Australian selection. The Suns, however, struggled to adapt to the Lions’ physicality, with their 13th consecutive loss in the rivalry stretching back to 2021.
Super Saturday concluded with the West Coast Eagles hosting the Adelaide Crows in a high-stakes encounter at Optus Stadium. The Eagles, aiming to climb into the top four, faced a Crows side desperate to salvage their season after a 1-4 start to the year. Both teams entered the match with contrasting narratives: West Coast had won three of their past four games, while Adelaide had lost their last two, including a 22-point defeat to Geelong. The match, which drew a crowd of 42,317, was billed as a pivotal test for both sides in their respective premiership aspirations.
