Fremantle falls one point short of final-game comeback as Wharfie Time rings
Fremantle lost by one point to Sydney as Wharfie Time rang for the first time.
Fremantle's AFLW team trailed by two points at three-quarter time in their final game against Sydney. Noa McNaughton scored to cut it to one point with 10 minutes left.
Sydney answered through Holly Cooper. Hayley Miller kicked another goal for Fremantle to make it a one-point game with 86 seconds remaining.
The moment triggered Wharfie Time, the team's gong, which rang to the crowd's delight. But Fremantle could not find a way to score in the final seconds and lost by one point.
Wharfie Time is a club tradition that echoes the working-class port heritage Fremantle was built on. Club leaders say it belongs to members and fans and represents the club's identity.
- One point
- Final margin
- Sydney
- Opponent
- 27 (new record)
- Molloy's goals in season
- 86 seconds
- Time remaining when Wharfie Time rang
Why it mattersThe loss capped a difficult season for Fremantle, but the Wharfie Time tradition remains central to how the club sees itself.
AustraliaAustralian AFLW fans follow Fremantle's fortunes closely. The loss closes their season and the one-point margin makes it a heartbreaker for supporters.
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