Fremantle has held Hawthorn goalless in the second quarter of today's do-or-die final at Subiaco Oval to take a 23-point lead into the main break.

The home side kicked two goals in the second term, as the inaccurate Hawks could only manage seven behinds.

David Mundy has been excellent in the midfield with 13 possessions, while Paul Duffield and Greg Broughton have swept up well across half-back.

Youngsters Stephen Hill and Anthony Morabito have given Freo good run on the wide expanses of Subiaco Oval.

The winner of today's contest will take on defending premiers Geelong in Melbourne next Friday night.

Fremantle 6.4 (40) lead Hawthorn 1.11 (17)