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Fremantle Dockers player ratings v Western Bulldogs: Rory Lobb leads the way in finals-sealing win

Jordan McArdleThe West Australian
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Rory Lobb slotted four goals as Fremantle beat the Bulldogs by 17 points.
Camera IconRory Lobb slotted four goals as Fremantle beat the Bulldogs by 17 points. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Rory Lobb 9: Best on ground. Booted four long-range goals and was an imposing target up forward.

Luke Ryan 8.5: Rolled off his opponent Josh Bruce well and provided excellent drive from defence.

Caleb Serong 8: Clearance work was brilliant from the get-go. Helped the Dockers get on top in the midfield battle.

Jack Macrae of the Bulldogs and Caleb Serong of the Dockers in action during the 2022 AFL Round 21 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 6, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconJack Macrae of the Bulldogs and Caleb Serong of the Dockers in action during the 2022 AFL Round 21 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 6, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Darcy Tucker 7.5: Made the most of his call-up, connecting well with his forwards with an equal game-high 10 score involvements.

Lachie Schultz 7.5: Enjoyed his best game in a while. Defensive pressure was up and used the ball well by foot.

Blake Acres 7: Another player who lifted after a quiet few weeks. Found a lot of the footy and work rate was elite.

Blake Acres of the Dockers in action during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconBlake Acres of the Dockers in action during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Andrew Brayshaw 7: Two-way running and defensive efforts were particularly impressive.

Jordan Clark 7: Provided his usual dash from half-back but his game will be remembered for an important and courageous defensive play in the third quarter when the Bulldogs were coming.

David Mundy 6.5: Was pure class with his delivery inside 50 in the third quarter and showed he’s still got plenty left in the tank.

David Mundy of the Dockers handballs during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera Icon David Mundy of the Dockers handballs during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Nathan O’Driscoll 6.5: Kicked goal of the match with a brilliant long-range effort on the run in the third term. Took the game on and gave some good run in his return.

Michael Frederick 6.5: Booted three goals including the sealer midway through the final term to cap off a good game.

Sean Darcy 6: Had a see-sawing ruck battle with Tim English but was better for longer.

Tim English of the Bulldogs and Sean Darcy of the Dockers contest the ruck during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconTim English of the Bulldogs and Sean Darcy of the Dockers contest the ruck during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Griffin Logue 6: Was good up forward and gave Darcy a chop out in the ruck as well.

Brennan Cox 6: Did some nice things down back and kept Jamarra Ugle-Hagan goalless.

Will Brodie 5: Had a huge third term but was overall down on his usual ball-winning exploits.

Will Brodie of the Dockers is tackled by Josh Bruce of the Bulldogs during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconWill Brodie of the Dockers is tackled by Josh Bruce of the Bulldogs during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Alex Pearce 5: Intercepted well but had his hands full with key forward Aaron Naughton who booted three goals and led the Bulldogs’ third-quarter revival.

Heath Chapman 5: Took 11 marks for the match but couldn’t contain his opponent Cody Weightman, who kicked three.

Matt Taberner 5: Returned to form after a lean patch with two first-quarter goals before suffering a calf injury in the third.

Matt Taberner of the Dockers (C) celebrates kicking a goal on the half-time siren during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconMatt Taberner of the Dockers (C) celebrates kicking a goal on the half-time siren during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Hayden Young 5: A reliable contributor in the back half without starring.

James Aish 5: Had a big say in the second quarter but was otherwise pretty quiet.

Michael Walters 4.5: Kicked a goal and set up another but wasn’t among the best.

Michael Walters of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconMichael Walters of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 21 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Daniel Pockett/via AFL Photos

Brandon Walker 4: Couldn’t get going was down on his usual rebound.

Liam Henry 2: Came on at three-quarter time for injured spearhead Taberner but didn’t have a massive impact.

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