AFL
Spurr: Growth in Fremantle’s bottom eight key to flag push
Former Fremantle defender Lee Spurr says the growing maturity and mental strength of the Dockers’ bottom eight players holds the key to their premiership hopes.
Consecutive close victories against Adelaide and Collingwood have earned Justin Longmuir’s side widespread praise as they look to cement themselves as a serious flag threat.
And while their stars in the likes of Alex Pearce, Josh Treacy and Caleb Serong are capturing all the headlines, the lesser likes are proving to be just as pivotal.
Fringe midfielder Matt Johnson kicked the match-winning goal in the Gather Round triumph in the biggest moment of his career.