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5 Freo arrests as Dockers fans cheer

WA Police said only five arrests were made overnight in Fremantle, where hoards of Dockers fans partied wildly after the team won the AFL preliminary final.

Police try to control Fremantle Dockers supporters
WA Police say only five arrests were made in Fremantle after the team won the AFL preliminary final. (AAP)

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Thousands of euphoric Fremantle Dockers fans have celebrated wildly in the port city after the AFL team's convincing win against Sydney Swans, but only five arrests were made for minor offences.

West Australian police said the charges mostly stemmed from offences like failing to obey a move-on notice and obstructing police.

All arrests were in the Fremantle CBD after the Dockers 25-point win over the Sydney Swans in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final in Perth.

"Given the huge numbers, the crowds were actually pretty well-behaved," a police spokeswoman said.


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