South West AFL Watch: Busselton’s Jye Amiss helps Fremantle get season back on track

After being kept quiet during Fremantle’s disappointing loss to GWS last weekend, Busselton’s Jye Amiss and the Dockers have bounced back in a big way to hold off Essendon on home turf. Fremantle hosted the Bombers at Optus Stadium on Saturday, where the Dockers shook off a late rally by the visiting side to win 14.9 (93) to 9.7 (61) during round 15 of the 2023 AFL season. The Busselton product’s aim was on point during the win, booting two eye-catching majors during the second quarter to extend Fremantle’s lead. Along with the two goals, the 19-year-old finished with eight disposals, a behind, two intercept possessions, five score involvements, four pressure acts and an inside 50. Former Harvey Brunswick Leschenault product Ethan Hughes was also solid within Fremantle’s defences, racking up 14 disposals, six marks, three intercept possessions, four score involvements, six pressure acts and two inside 50s. While Fremantle celebrated a crucial win off the back of two consecutive losses, the West Coast Eagles were the victims of a 171-point bloodbath in a disastrous day out at the SCG against the Sydney Swans, the Eagles’ biggest loss in its club history. Sporting a new look after shaving off his blonde locks for charity, Dunsborough product Reuben Ginbey was sighted throughout the Eagles’ defensive half trying to put pressure on the dominant Swans outfit. The 18-year-old racked up 19 disposals, two marks, three tackles, an intercept possession, a score involvement, 25 pressure acts, a clearance and two inside 50s. Harvey’s Brady Hough was also kept busy up back, managing 16 disposals, four marks, four intercept possessions, 14 pressure acts and a clearance.