STARLIGHT
Two big milestones hit in Starlight Fundraising!

The Brisbane Lions made a statement that is sure to be heard by other finalists as they returned to their best form on Sunday, defeating Fremantle 18.10 (118) to 8.6 (54) at Optus Stadium.

Fremantle kicked the first goal of the match but offered little more through the first two quarters, as the Lions took control to hold a 45-point lead at half-time.

Fremantle came out after the break full of fire, its tall forwards marking strongly and kicking truly despite the rain that had started to tumble, but any chance of a miraculous comeback was soon quashed and the margin stretched to 53 points at the final change.

  • 00:28

    Brayshaw charged by MRO

    Andy Brayshaw has been charged by the Match Review Officer.

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  • 00:20

    Taberner charged by MRO

    Matt Taberner has been charged by the Match Review Officer.

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  • 21:11

    PODCAST | Final Siren with Joel Hamling!

    Join our post-match analysis on the Final Siren following a tough night at Optus against the Lions. Plus, a refreshing chat with Joel Hamling. Tune in, Freo fans.

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  • 03:33

    'They brought the contest, they brought the pressure' | Travis Colyer

    Travis Colyer spoke about Fremantle's 64-point loss to the Lions in round 21 at Optus Stadium.

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  • 09:24

    'We bring pressure on ourselves by not doing the basics' | Justin Longmuir

    Justin Longmuir spoke about Fremantle's 64-point loss to the Lions in round 21 at Optus Stadium.

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  • 01:00

    Presenting our record-breaking Starlight tally!

    Fremantle's members and supporters have raised $300,000 from the 2021 Starlight Purple Haze Game, presented by South32, bringing the grand total of money raised past the $2 million mark.

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  • 03:02

    Triple M Live Stage | Isis Sofia

    An awesome performance from today's Triple M Live Stage

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  • 00:15

    Colyer puts on the jets

    Travis Colyer kicks the first two goals against Brisbane.

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  • 13:21

    'It was a really good reward for effort' | Justin Longmuir

    JL talks to media about last weeks win, players coming back from injury and how Freo plans to tackle the Lions.

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  • 01:19

    Envision Medical Imaging injury update | Peter Bell 03.08.21

    We caught up with Peter Bell to give us the latest updates on how players are recovering from injury.

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  • 05:53

    'The future is now and I think we saw that on the weekend' | Hayden Young

    Hayden Young chats to media after his round 20 Rising Star nomination.

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Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko was inspirational from the outset, throwing himself into every available contest, racking up possessions and tackling Fremantle fiercely

Joe Daniher's four goals were as much a case of being in the right place at the right time as the Lions' forward line clicked in unison.

The loss leaves Freo one of four clubs on 36 premiership points, half a game behind Greater Western Sydney currently sitting in eighth.

With the RAC Derby next round followed by St Kilda to close out the home and away season, Freo have their work cut out if they're to make finals but it still remains a possibility.

FREMANTLE    2.1     3.3     6.3     8.6 (54)
BRISBANE      6.4    10.6   14.8    18.10 (118)

GOALS
Fremantle: Colyer 3, Darcy, Henry, Meek, Taberner, Treacy
Brisbane: Daniher 4, Cameron 3, Cockatoo 2, Bailey 2, McCarthy 2, McInerney 2, McStay 2, Zorko

BEST
Fremantle: Serong, Young, Mundy, Cerra, Brayshaw, Colyer
Brisbane: Zorko, Daniher, Bailey, McInerney, Andrews, McStay, Rich 

INJURIES
Fremantle: Wilson (hamstring)
Brisbane: Robinson (calf), Jackson Paine (knee soreness) replaced in the selected side by Keidean Coleman 

SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Brett Bewley (replaced Nathan Wilson)
Brisbane: Tom Berry (replaced Mitch Robinson)           

Crowd: 29,589 at Optus Stadium