Fremantle undefeated after six games and are two games clear on top of the ladder. Essendon produced their lowest ever score against the Dockers. Hayden Ballantyne kicked two goals in the 28 point win.

Brent Stanton says the Bombers didn’t adapt quick enough to Fremantle’s pressure.

Fremantle’s ladder position doesn’t mean much to Ross Lyon.

James Hird concedes that a lack of match conditioning from pre-season may be having an impact.

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