Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald hopes to return to the AFL finals after successful comeback from knee injury

Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald has revealed he is hoping for a surprise finals comeback following his successful return from a knee injury that cost him most of his season. The 28-year-old underwent surgery after injuring his knee on his debut for the Dockers in round one, having been recruited from the VFL just months earlier.

WAFL 2024: South Fremantle still hopes for finals after Manfred Kelly's decisive goal in victory over Perth

A Manfred Kelly kick from the goal area kept South Fremantle's finals hopes alive in a thrilling five-point win over Perth. In a low-scoring but precise game, Kelly scored the decisive goal with about 20 seconds left to give the Bulldogs a 7.1 (43) to 6.2 (38) victory at Mineral Resources Park.