Roy WardUpdated June 6, 2026 — 2:49pm,first published 2:02pm2.49pmQuarter-time statsBy 2.47pmQT: Fremantle 4.2 (27) to North Melbourne 2.2 (14)By Freo has punished North for some poor errors in the opening term as those two goals from glaring turnovers are the difference in the match.Hayden Young, Murphy Reid and Josh Treacy have been strong as usual while Colby McKercher has had some smart touches for the Roos.So far, North’s move to take the money in Bunbury isn’t paying off on the scoreboard.BUNBURY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos contests the ball.AFL Photos via Getty Images2.40pmFreo taking control, Comben back for RoosBy Josh Treacy has marked a long kick from Patrick Voss and booted his first goal of the day which has put the Docker back in front.Voss has also began to have an impact on the game but he hasn’t been able to finish his work missing a shot on the run and a long shot from 55m out.Luke Parker showed he is being a bit hurried up as Murphy Reid just intercepted a kick in from the veteran utility before kicking the goal from close range.“He’s the baby who steals the candy from you,” Russell quipped on Kayo Sports.Charlie Comden has been cleared to return after a concussion scare.Freo 27, Roos 13 with four mins to go in Q1.2.31pmLarkey puts the Roos in frontBy This has been a great response from the Roos who have started controlling the footy and moving it towards their forwards.Larkey won a free kick and booted his first goal of the day.The Dockers aren’t getting things their own way in Bunbury.Roos 13, Freo 12 with 11 mins to go in Q1.Nick Larkey leads the Kangaroos out.AFL Photos via Getty Images2.29pmTrembath with the side footBy Cooper Trembath followed the ball as he went towards Nick Larkey and when his mark was spoiled, the ball fell to the Roos forward and he side-footed it into the goals.“He’s put it in the old onion bag,” joked Dwayne Russell on Kayo Sports, using an old soccer term for the goal net.Freo 12, Roos 7 with 11 mins to go in Q1.2.26pmSwitkowski pounces on Roo kickBy Freo speedster Sam Switkowski leapt at the chance to intercept a chip kick from the Roos on the wing.With no one in front of him, he sprinted towards goal and put it through the middle for a goal.Roos defender Charlie Comden has been sent for a concussion test after taking an accidental elbow to the head in a marking contest. The Roos will cross their fingers that he is OK and can return.Freo 12, Roos 1 with 13 mins to go in Q1.2.21pmDockers on the boardBy Michael Frederick has marked in space and booted the first goal of the day.The Roos have threatened around half forward but the Dockers have been far more impressive when they can run the ball through the corridor.Freo 6, Roos 1 with 16 mins to go in Q1.Freo and North fans have a laugh in Bunbury.AFL Photos via Getty Images2.09pmNo O’Sullivan for RoosBy Finn O’Sullivan is out for the Roos after picking up a concussion during training this week.Roos coach Alastair Clarkson said O’Sullivan would miss the next two matches as he will be in the concussion program.He challenged the club’s other onballers to step up, show their depth and cover for his absence.2.07pmThe weatherBy Roos coach Alastair Clarkson looks happy to be standing in the bright sunshine in Bunbury.Game time is just a few minutes away.2.01pmKangaroos aim to become ‘fair dinkum’ road warriorsBy North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has challenged his players to become road warriors as the club attempts to become a “fair dinkum” premiership challenger.The Kangaroos have turned Marvel Stadium into somewhat of a fortress this year, winning five of their six games at the venue.Alastair Clarkson shares a laugh with Jy Simpkin at a Roos away game in Bunbury last season.Getty ImagesBut it’s been a different story on the road, with North nursing a 0-5 record away from Marvel this season.Saturday’s match against Fremantle at Bunbury - about 175km south of Perth - is technically a home game for North given the club’s deal to sell two home fixtures a season to Western Australia over a three-year period.1 of 2