Pat Voss's mental work pays off with a signature preliminary final moment
Pat Voss had one disposal early but bounced back with nine disposals and five marks, kicking a crucial goal.
Fremantle forward Pat Voss spent much of the season working on his mental game and consistency, wanting to bounce back from a poor half when his moment came. In Friday's preliminary final against Sydney, that moment arrived.
After touching the ball only once by the end of the second quarter, Voss emerged from half-time with purpose, collecting nine disposals and five marks. Pat Voss's signature moment came early in the final quarter when he fended off Swans captain Dane Rampe before kicking a crucial goal.
The 23-year-old's work on staying present and pushing through slow starts proved decisive as Fremantle overran Sydney.
- 23 years old
- Voss age
- 1
- First half disposals
- 9
- Second half disposals
- 5
- Second half marks
Why it mattersVoss's turnaround shows how mental resilience and confidence in your game plan can flip a losing preliminary final into a grand final berth.
AustraliaFremantle now has a forward who can step up when it matters most, giving the club genuine flag credentials after reaching only one grand final in 13 years.
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