Fremantle used its return home to rediscover its powerful best, going on a second-half rampage to beat Carlton by 42 points at Fremantle Oval on Saturday afternoon. 

After 23 days in a Victorian hub and smarting from their first loss of the season last week, Freo went on a five-goal run in the second half to win their sixth game of the season, 7.9 (51) to 1.3 (9). 

It was a tough and tight clash early, but the Blues were unable to maintain their pressure and control the ball after the main break, falling to their fourth consecutive loss by more than 30 points.  

Dangerous Freo forward Mikayla Morrison was the star, forcing mistakes in the Blues' defence and finishing her work with three excellent goals. 

Captain Hayley Miller lifted to drive the third-quarter surge, winning nine of her 24 disposals in the decisive quarter and finishing with eight clearances. 

Defenders Laura Pugh and Emma O'Driscoll were pillars in defence when the team was under pressure early, limiting the damage the Blues were able to do when their midfield was in control.  

Carlton brought a physical approach on their second road trip for the season and controlled territory in the first quarter, holding the ball in their forward half for long periods. 

The visitors were unable to take full toll on the scoreboard, however, with star forward Darcy Vescio kicking the Blues' sole goal with a brilliant left-foot snap over their shoulder. 

Fremantle adjusted after quarter-time and took the lead through former skipper Kara Antonio, with the home team kicking seven consecutive goals in total in their biggest win for the season. 

FREMANTLE        1.0   2.1   6.2   7.9 (51) 
CARLTON               1.2   1.2   1.2   1.3 (9)

GOALS 
Fremantle: Morrison 3, Hyde 2, K Antonio, Stewart
Carlton: Vescio 

BEST
Fremantle: Morrison, Miller, K Antonio, O'Sullivan, O'Driscoll, Pugh, Hyde
Carlton: Hill, Moody, Prespakis, Vescio, Egan 

INJURIES
Fremantle: Roux (hamstring awareness)
Carlton: Nil   

Reports: Nil 

Crowd: 2,524 at Fremantle Oval