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Dangerfield goals for Cats
We are set for a cracking final term as Patrick Dangerfield took a strong pack mark and kicked the goal.
If Dangerfield is firing along with Cameron and Neale, then the Dockers will need to kick a bunch of goals to be sure of victory.
Huge test for both clubs coming up.
Freo 95, Cats 86 with a minute to go in Q3.
Dockers strike again
Andrew Brayshaw has bobbed up to win a free kick for a high tackle and then he booted the goal.
That’s two goals in a row for Freo as the clock ticks down in the third term.
Freo 94, Cats 79 with three mins to go in Q3.
Andrew Brayshaw of the Dockers kicks the ball.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Dudley kicks crucial goal for Freo
Persistence paid off or Dudley who kept chasing the ball and winning it back as the Cats chased him through the forward line.
He ended up dribbling it home for his third goal.
The Cats desperately needed that goal, now they need more of them.
Freo 88, Cats 79 with four mins to go in Q3.
Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal.Credit: Getty Images
Neale kicks another
The Cats have taken over this match as Mannagh looped a handball into Neale and he volleyed in the goal like he was a striker in soccer.
The big man got his boot up high for that finish and now the Cats are within a goal of the lead.
Freo 81, Cats 78 with nine mins to go in Q3.
Shaun Mannagh of the Cats celebrates kicking a goal.Credit: Getty Images
Neale goals again, here come the Cats
Neale is growing taller as this high-octane match plays out.
He’s taken another strong mark on the lead and booted another goal.
The Cats are within 10 points and the Dockers are looking a little shaky.
Time for a response Freo.
Freo 81, Cats 71 with 11 mins to go in Q3.
Luke Jackson of the Dockers, Mitchell Edwards and Oliver Dempsey of the Cats compete for the mark.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Cameron, Neale combine
Cameron has again shown his class winning the ball on the boundary and hooking it into the square where Shannon Neale took a strong mark.
Neale went back and kicked his second goal, the Cats need more of this from their twin towers.
Freo 81, Cats 64 with 14 mins to go in Q3.
Shannon Neale of the Cats, Alex Pearce of the Dockers and Jack Martin of the Cats compete for a mark.Credit: Getty Images
Young responds for Dockers
Hayden Young had a frustrating season in 2025 with injuries hampering his play but he looks much fitter and stronger in 2026.
The running midfielder just took a handball from Serong and snapped a goal on his left foot.
Max Holmes of the Cats is tackled by Hayden Young of the Dockers.Credit: Getty Images
Luke Jackson “falconed” a teammate in the lead up, handballing it into the poor bloke’s head.
Young celebrated the goal. His team would love him back to his best as he can be a star when fit and firing.
Freo 80, Cats 58 with 17 mins to go in Q3.
Cats score first to start third term
Cats big man Jack Henry has pushed forward and kicked a goal, usually it is Ollie Henry who kicks the goals but not this time.
Henry appeared to have followed Patrick Voss into the forward line and he will happily take that major.
Huge major for the Cats.
Freo 74, Cats 58 with 18 mins to go in Q3.
Watch: Reid shows his class
Classy goal from Freo star Murphy Reid from the first half.
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