Fremantle had not beaten Hawthorn since the 2010 Elimination Final, with the Hawks saluting in the ensuing six contests.

Those included the 2013 AFL Grand Final and a 58-point win in round 3 this season.

Freo put a resounding halt to the brown and gold run with a brilliant home display in round 21.

With Michael Walters returning strongly from a four-month injury hiatus and Matthew Pavlich booting five big goals, Ross Lyon’s men handed Hawthorn a 19-point defeat.

It would be the Hawks’ final loss in the 2014 season on their way to back-to-back flags.