Fremantle advances to preliminary final after defeating Geelong

Fremantle secured a 14-point win over Geelong in Friday night's semi-final at Optus Stadium in Perth. The result moves the club into a preliminary final showdown against Sydney next week at the SCG. This performance followed an earlier 32-point loss to Hawthorn in the qualifying final, a defeat that had drawn criticism regarding the team's finals intensity. Caleb Serong described the earlier loss as embarrassing, noting that the group held internal discussions to regroup before the meeting with Geelong. The upcoming match against Sydney carries significance as the Swans manage a depleted roster following several suspensions and a season-ending injury to Callum Mills.

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