Fremantle fights to avoid straight-sets exit as minor premiers meet Geelong

Fremantle hosts Geelong in a semi-final Friday night after losing its home qualifying final to the Hawks.

Why it mattersA loss ends Fremantle's season; a win gives them a second chance at the Grand Final and avenges last week's qualifying-final shock.

AustraliaThe result decides whether Australian football's best regular-season team makes September's big dance or becomes only the second minor premier in 40 years to be knocked out early.

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Dockers must stop chasing perfection to beat Geelong in Friday semi-final

Voss says Fremantle need to take more risks with the ball or face a straight-sets exit against Geelong.

Why it mattersA loss Friday sends Fremantle straight to the end of the season; changing their approach to the ball is their only chance to stay alive in the finals.