Dockers hurt, but still dump Demons - AFL.com.au

Dockers hurt, but still dump Demons

Peter Ryan  May 3, 2015 3:42 PM

Fremantle's Michael Barlow is tackled
by Demon Christian Salem

FREMANTLE has overcome injuries to skipper Matthew Pavlich and clever forward Michael Walters to thrash Melbourne by 68 points at the MCG on Sunday.

The win put the undefeated Dockers one game clear on the top of the ladder after five rounds.

The Dockers won 18.10 (118) to 6.14 (50) after using the ball far more effectively after half-time.

They kicked seven goals to none in the final quarter to dominate the Demons.

Walters' injury occurred before quarter-time when he accidently ran into Lynden Dunn as he hunted the ball and then Pavlich clashed heads with Demons defender Colin Garland after marking just before half-time.

Melbourne also lost promising defender Christian Salem to concussion at half-time after Dockers' forward Matt Taberner cannoned into him just before the long break.

The Dockers' usual suspects dominated possession in the midfield, with Nathan Fyfe (30 disposals), Michael Barlow (32), Lachie Neale (25) and David Mundy (28) able overwhelm the Demons at stoppages.

Danyle Pearce was also impressive with two goals, 22 disposals and nine inside 50s.

The Dockers recorded 59 inside 50s to Melbourne's 39 but performed the basic skills much better after half-time to stretch the margin from 20 points to 68 points.

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