GAME DAY: Melbourne v Fremantle at the MCG | 3AW Radio
Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney spoke to 3AW after the game.
He said Fremantle’s pressure forced the Demons to overuse the ball.
‘We didn’t show too much composure with the football. Fremantle’s pressure was unreal,’ he said.
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Fremantle star Nat Fyfe spoke to 3AW after the win.
Fyfe said he’s still building up to peak form and fitness.
He said recruit Cam McCarthy has been a popular addition this year.
‘His work rate and popularity is among the highest in the group,’ he said.
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FULL TIME
Fremantle has held firm for a two-point win.
The Dockers trailed by 27 points when the half-time siren rang, but turned the match on its head with a run of eight goals.
Lachie Neale booted four goals, David Mundy kicked three.
Jeff Garlett kicked three goals for the Demons.
Matthew Lloyd said suspended Demons Jordan Lewis and Jesse Hogan would have made the difference.
‘If they played in this game, Melbourne win,’ he said.
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HALF TIME
Melbourne leads by 21 points at the main break.
The game was in the balance for much of the first half, but a ten-minute, five-goal burst from the Demons broke the game open.
Leigh Matthews said Melbourne’s small forwards are making the difference.
‘Melbourne just look a little bit more dangerous when they go forward,’ he said.
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Fremantle coach Ross Lyon spoke to 3AW before the game.
He said there’s real upside to the youngers Dockers, even if they don’t play especially well.
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Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin spoke to 3AW before the game.
He said Jesse Hogan has the club’s full support despite being filmed smoking during the week.
‘Jesse’s going through a really difficult period with his family,’ Goodwin said.
‘His ability to get away from footy was important to us.’
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They may have lost last week, but the Demons have looked good early in 2017.
However, Freo will come to town with their tails up after a stirring win over the premiers in Round 3.
With Max Gawn injured for an extended period, Docker ruckman Aaron Sandilands could be a key factor in this one.
Can the Dockers back up on last week’s effort?
Or will the Demons make a statement that they’re here to stay?
Find out with the No. 1 commentary team in the game on 3AW Football.
TODAY’S LINE-UP from 12PM: Matthew Lloyd, Leigh Matthews, Caroline Wilson, Tim Lane, Tony Leonard, and Doc Larkins.
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