Indigenous All Stars dominate Fremantle 43-0 in record-setting match

In a thrilling matchup, the Indigenous All Stars triumphed over Fremantle with a 43-point victory at Optus Stadium, highlighted by Bobby Hill's four goals and Jy Simpkin's standout midfield performance. The All Stars, scoring 16.12 (108) to Fremantle's 9.11 (65), showcased their skills in front of a record crowd of 37,865, the largest for this event since 2003. Simpkin was awarded the Polly Farmer medal for his exceptional play, including 30 disposals and 10 clearances. Fremantle's Caleb Serong led his team with 27 disposals, while Michael Frederick contributed three goals despite a suspected concussion sidelining Sam Switkowski. The match, marking the first Indigenous All Stars game since 2015, featured impressive displays of talent and teamwork, with Kysaiah Pickett also making headlines with his notable plays. Fremantle's coaching staff expressed both pride and a sense of challenge in competing against such a talented All Stars lineup.