Darcy Moore under fire for late hit as Fremantle pull off stunning win over Collingwood
The Dockers kicked the final four goals of the game to steal the thrilling victory that featured a string of controversial moments.
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As the Pies pushed forward in the final minute to potentially kick a match-winning goal or level the scores, Lachie Schutlz snapped towards goal but Josh Treacy was able to mark at the top of the goalsquare.
Moore, who had pushed forward, came in from behind and appeared to drop his knees into Treacy's back.
Darcy Moore appears to drop the knees into Josh Treacy.
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The big Docker rolled around in pain as the umpire paid a 50m penalty, which effectively ended the match.
Dockers players remonstrated with Moore, but then quickly backed away as time ticked down.
Social media lit up at the act, with many fans demanding the AFL take action.
The match review officer will assess the incident over the next 24 hours, but it would likely only result in a fine at most.
As Treacy was marched forward for the 50m penalty, he received a kiss on the cheek from Luke Ryan in celebration.
The victory lifts the Dockers up to seventh, crucially two wins ahead of the ninth-placed Western Bulldogs.
Down by 22 points early in the final quarter, the Dockers surged home with the last four goals of the game to win 12.7 (79) to 11.12 (78) in a Sunday special.
After ruckman Luke Jackson slotted a long-range set shot to put Fremantle in front, Collingwood star Jamie Elliott had an opportunity to regain the lead with two minutes remaining.
Usually the ultimate clutch player, Elliott missed the shot from 40m out, levelling the game 78-78.
The Dockers were able to force the ball down the other end, with Fremantle ace Shai Bolton awarded a free kick inside 50.
The former Richmond player missed the shot, but it put Fremantle up again by one point, which was the final score of the game.
It was Collingwood's second straight loss, after falling to Gold Coast last week to end their eight-game winning streak.
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss enjoyed a career-best day, finishing with six goals.
Matched up on Moore, Voss torched the Collingwood captain with three first-quarter goals.
The Magpies moved enforcer Brayden Maynard on to Voss in the second-half, helping curb his influence.
But Fremantle's forwards were starved of opportunities as the Dockers went inside 50 just 40 times to Collingwood's 63.
Fremantle wingman Matthew Johnson awkwardly twisted his foot in a contest with Steele Sidebottom in the final quarter and was assisted from the field by medical staff.
Dockers gun Hayden Young made a successful return from a long-term absence with a hamstring injury, coming on as the sub in the third term.
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos, who started off half-back, was typically prolific with 43 disposals and a goal.
But Dockers midfielder Caleb Serong went close to him, gathering 37 touches and nine clearances of his own.
Patrick Voss was outstanding with a career-high haul of six goals, while Caleb Serong racked up 37 touches.
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos was outstanding for the Pies with a whopping 43 touchs and seven tackles, while Jamie Elliott, Brody Mihocek and Steele Sidebottom all kicked two goals.
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