Match report: Giants edge inefficient Freo for first win in Perth

Alex Malcolm May 8, 2016 1:06 AM

GREATER Western Sydney has strengthened its finals credentials with a hard-earned 18-point win over Fremantle at Domain Stadium.

The Giants broke their duck in Perth after going winless in their previous six attempts, winning 14.11 (95) to 11.11 (77) to consign the Dockers to their seventh-straight loss to start the season.

Full match coverage and stats The Giants set up their win with a blistering 15-minute burst in the second term when they kicked 5.2 to no score to open up a 20-point half-time lead.

Giants Leon Cameron said he was proud of his group's performance given Fremantle surged back in the second half.

"If they had kicked straight the scores probably could have been a bit closer at three-quarter time," Cameron said post-match. "They missed a few opportunities that they would normally hit."

"Playing Fremantle is a tough game of footy. We knew exactly what it was going to be like. They gave everything and we responded and I was proud."

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Stephen Coniglio was outstanding in the midfield with 32 disposals and two first-quarter goals. Callan Ward had 31 touches in his 150th game, including 19 contested, and seven tackles. Josh Kelly gathered 26 disposals, three score assists and a goal. Shane Mumford was outstanding in the ruck with 42 hit-outs.

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Quelle: Fremantle Vs GWS Giants - Match Centre - AFL.com.au