There was not much to write about in that first term with both teams content to probe and just not give anything away.
Fremantle were the far more dangerous side though, forcing the Dogs to defend to the last line whenever they entered the forward half.
Williams and Liberatore lead the possession-getters with eight while Worner is the Dockers’ leader with seven disposals.
The Dogs only managed six inside 50s for the term despite only being behind by two in the clearance numbers but a late goal keeps them well and truly in the contest.
Camera IconArthur Jones of the Bulldogs tackles Karl Worner of the Dockers. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images