Fremantle Beats Richmond 103-43 Led by Treacy

Fremantle Dockers secured a commanding 60-point victory over the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday, with spearhead Josh Treacy delivering a standout performance that propelled his team to a 13.25 (103) to 6.7 (43) win despite challenging slippery conditions.

Treacy kicked 4.3 and took 12 marks, including four contested grabs, in a display that highlighted his reliability under pressure. The forward's strong hands shone amid sporadic showers linked to the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which had prompted forecasts of heavier rain but ultimately produced only intermittent wet weather. Both teams struggled with a greasy ball at times, leading to handling errors, but Fremantle overcame an inaccurate start, where they equalled a club record with 25 behinds, to dominate the second half with eight unanswered goals.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir praised Treacy's dedication as the key to his success. "He's a competitor. There's not many players at our club that work harder on their game than JT," Longmuir said. "He's evolved in all areas. He looks for improvement in all areas of his game, hence he's fitter, he's stronger and his craft is better than last...