Luke Ryan: Fremantle's fitness was the difference in the comeback
Defender Luke Ryan credits fitness as Fremantle beats Sydney with six straight goals.
Fremantle came back from 28 points down to beat Sydney 83-71 in Friday's preliminary final. The Dockers scored the last six goals while Sydney ran out of steam.
Defender Luke Ryan, who has played 204 games for Fremantle, says fitness won the day. "We know we're the fittest team in the competition," he told AAP.
The comeback was Fremantle's third come-from-behind win in finals this year.
- Fremantle 83-71 Sydney
- Final score
- 28 points late in third quarter
- Deficit overcome
- 204 for Fremantle
- Ryan's games played
- Third consecutive finals comeback
- Fremantle wins this season
Why it mattersFremantle's fitness strategy has become a weapon in close finals, letting them outrun opponents late in games when others tire.
AustraliaFremantle reaches only its second grand final in 13 seasons after proving it can beat any opponent in the final quarter, boosting the club's first flag hopes.
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