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Freo's frantic final 30 seconds ends in tears

The Dockers gave it their all in the final 30 seconds against Geelong to set up a frantic finish decided by the final kick of the game.

Geelong have overcome the early loss of Joel Selwood and a stirring challenge by Fremantle to claim a thrilling two-point win at Simonds Stadium.

Dockers star Michael Walters missed a flying shot at goal in the dying seconds, the final siren then sounding with the Cats scoring a heart-stopping 10.14 (74) to 11.6 (72) win.

In a season filled with upsets, Fremantle - without Nat Fyfe and Aaron Sandilands - nearly provided arguably the biggest of them all.

Geelong led by five points at the first break, but the fired-up Dockers slammed home the next seven goals to lead by 34 points before conceding late goals that reduced the margin to 22 points at halftime.

The out-of-sorts Cats lifted a notch in the third quarter but still trailed by 19 points at the last break before they sprang to life in the final term despite being left with with one fit player on the bench.

Scott Selwood completed a remarkable recovery from a hamstring strain suffered against West Coast to play, but the Cats lost brother Joel in the opening minute.

The skipper was knocked out in a sickening head clash with Dockers forward Hayden Ballantyne.

Tom Stewart (head knock) then failed to emerge after halftime and Darcy Lang (ankle) was unable to take part in the final term.

Patrick Dangerfield was important for Geelong with 31 possessions, while Daniel Menzel led the scoring with three goals.

Fremantle's pressure was outstanding, Lachie Neale leading an impressive midfield effort with 29 touches, while Sean Darcy had 40 hitouts on debut.

Geelong will face Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium on Saturday night in round 15, while Fremantle host St Kilda at Domain Stadium on Sunday.