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According to ABC News, Fremantle led Geelong 10.6 (66) to 8.8 (56) during their AFL semifinal at Perth Stadium on Friday night. The live blog reported that Geelong had kicked 1.5 in the quarter while applying strong territorial pressure, but had missed chances to reduce the deficit further.

Fremantle set up its advantage with a commanding opening term, leading 6.2 (38) to 2.1 (13) at quarter-time. The Dockers were described as winning contests and creating space inside 50, with Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong helping drive the side up the field. Patrick Voss kicked two first-quarter goals, while Mason Cox also scored.

At half-time, Fremantle held a 10.5 (65) to 7.2 (44) lead. Isaiah Dudley kicked two goals in the first half, while Hayden Young, Jye Amiss and Voss added to the Dockers’ scoring. ABC News said Serong, Brayshaw, Young and Luke Jackson had been influential in the midfield, while Shai Bolton and Dudley had stood out in attack.

Geelong responded through goals including one from Jeremy Cameron, who snapped from the pocket, as well as scores from Shaun Mannagh, Shannon Neale and Ollie Henry. In the second half, Patrick Dangerfield missed a set shot from 30 metres before Henry kicked truly. Ollie Dempsey then had a bicycle-kick attempt ruled touched after review, leaving the Cats still chasing Fremantle’s lead.