Fremantle were outclassed by Sydney at Domain Stadium on Sunday.

Here’s what to note from Freo’s 90-point loss to the Swans.
 
Milestone men step up
In a dark day for the home side, milestone men Matthew Pavlich (350 games) and Lee Spurr (100 games) performed well. Despite limited supply, Pavlich worked hard inside 50 for two goals and two assists, to go with 15 possessions and eight marks. He was applauded from the field by teammates, opponents and fans alike, who stuck around to pay tribute to the club’s greatest player. The former skipper now needs just five majors to become the third  player AFL/VFL history to play 350 gamers and kick 700 goals. Spurr was typically courageous as the spare man in defence and, when required, held a variety of opponents accountable.
 
Winning the hard ball
So often the catalyst for victory, Sydney won the contested possession count 188 to 154. Fremantle were competitive at stoppages, winning clearances 44 to 39, but the Swans’ spread and ball use was damaging. Six Swans midfielders, including Isaac Heeney (four goals), Josh Kennedy (three), Tom Mitchell (three), Luke Parker (one), Sam Naismith (one) and Dan Hannebery (one) were able to push forward and impact the scoreboard.

Swans all class
 
Mundy v Kennedy
The two big-bodied midfielders battled head-to-head for much of the match and both amassed impressive numbers. Playing on the ball, Mundy finished with 44 disposals, four marks and four tackles. Fremantle’s skipper was polished by foot, strong with his body positioning and ran relentlessly to impact at stoppages. For Sydney, Kennedy gathered a career-high 45 touches, eight marks and three goals, to reinforce his credentials as one of the league’s premier inside midfielders.
 
SOS returns
Alex Silvagni last played for Freo in round 20 of last year. Upon his return this afternoon, the defender was assigned the unenviable task of quelling Coleman Medal leader Lance Franklin, and performed admirably. The pair has met on several occasions, with Franklin twice held goalless. Today he managed 20 touches and two goals, but was restricted by Silvagni when isolated inside 50. The key defender can hold his head high.
 
Versatile talls
Ross Lyon has, on several occasions, voiced his preference for a ‘one-ruckman model’. With Zac Clarke resting off the ground, key defender Sam Collins filled in against Sydney big men Sam Naismith and Toby Nankervis – a role with which he was previously unfamiliar. Zac Dawson also had a rare stint in the forward line, while Chris Mayne spent some time in defence.