With Fremantle missing Luke McPharlin and Zac Dawson through injury for Saturday's game, Power coach Ken Hinkley freely claimed his forward line could expose the Dockers – but only so long as it received ample supply from the midfield. He talked up Fremantle's ability to restrict opposition sides from driving the ball into attack, but something must have been off at Adelaide Oval because the likes of Robbie Gray, Hamish Hartlett, Ollie Wines and Matt White had no trouble pumping the ball into the forward line. The Power smashed Fremantle 57-34 for inside 50s and took 16 marks inside 50 to 11.

It was a milestone to celebrate for the Power's veteran warrior, who booted the first goal of the game and set up Chad Wingard for a crucial major in the third quarter in his 150th AFL game. His career was nearly over as his time at Richmond came to an end, but to Schulz's credit he turned it around quickly when traded to Alberton. Now recognised as the safest set shot in the game, Schulz's influence is irreplaceable in the Power's line up. Courageous, skillful and the ultimate team man, Schulz will finish his career as one of the club's greatest forwards. 

Already one of the Power's most important players, indeed their reigning best and fairest, it's astonishing to think Wingard was playing just his 50th game of AFL footy on Saturday. He hasn't seen as much of the ball as he was used to last season, playing a new role for coach Ken Hinkley deeper in Port's forward line, but Wingard doesn’t need much opportunity to impact the game. His three goals in the third term (five in total), his mark of the year contender in the last quarter and his 17 disposals for the game only further enhanced his reputation as an emerging star.

Melbourne's Jack Viney may have had his two-game suspension overturned but the controversy surrounding the bump isn't going anywhere, with Fremantle's Paul Duffield's late hit on Wingard likely to be scrutinised. Duffield's bump followed another from Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead on Friday night. Duffield looked as though he was trying to smother Wingard's kick inside 50 in the second term, only to pull out of the smother and bump instead. Wingard was grounded for a few moments before carrying on without apparent issue. If deemed high, Duffield's hit could see him cited.

This is the second season Danyle Pearce has played for Fremantle after crossing from Port, but it was obvious on Saturday that Power fans can seriously hold a grudge. Pearce was booed every time he took possession of the ball at Adelaide Oval -apart from one shot at goal in the second quarter, which sailed out on the full that was met by an almighty cheer. The home crowd had the last laugh too, with the Power storming home with five last-term goals to seal the win.

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