SOUTH Fremantle significantly lifted its intensity, got big performances from two young inclusions and had Ben Saunders take an incredible mark, but again a costly 16 minutes in the second quarter was costly with East Fremantle winning the Anzac Derby by 17 points at Fremantle Oval.
A terrific crowd of 5200 turned out at Fremantle Oval for the seventh straight Anzac Day weekend clash between the Bulldogs and Sharks, and despite the better signs from South Fremantle following losses to Swan Districts and Subiaco, it was East Fremantle who prevailed 13.15 (93) to 11.10 (76).
South Fremantle kicked four goals to one in the first quarter and continued to press hard in the final quarter, but conceding seven goals straight in 16 minutes in the second quarter to East Fremantle proved too hard to make up for.
There were good signs, though, particularly with the work of Brock Higgins in the ruck, Adam Guglielmana in the back-line, Josh Pullman up forward and then the exciting debut of Jacob Dragovich and terrific tagging job of Simon Panizza on Liam Anthony.
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