Ladder-leaders South Fremantle proved too good for Peel Thunder in tough conditions at Lane Group Stadium at the weekend, winning by 35-points.
The reigning premiers struggled in the 11.8 (74) to 5.9 (39) defeat, managing just one goal the entire second half.
Coach Adam Read said it just wasn't their day.
"Tough day at the office in really trying conditions, we lost the toss and had to kick into the wind early," he said.
"They jumped us in the contest and they were able to get field position and we just couldn't move it out of our back half and then in the second quarter we still couldn't quite get the contest right and we couldn't capitalise on the breeze.
"The second half we were able to get the contest back on our terms but again couldn't make the most of our opportunities and they were able to kick five goals in the third quarter and it was just too big of a gap to try and bridge in the last quarter unfortunately."
To make matters worse, Fremantle star Will Brodie went down with a concussion early in the first quarter.
"Obviously losing him early was not ideal, one of the best ball winners and inside mids in the league, on such a wet contested day but he'll stick to the protocols and hopefully will be right in a couple of weeks to go again," Read said.
The loss keeps Peel at sixth on the WAFL ladder.
They next take on West Perth in round 12 on Saturday, June 28 at HIF Health Insurance Oval.
Part of Kwinana Freeway at Stake Hill closed for hours after truck crashes into overpass
Woman charged with alleged murder of baby in Baldivis
Bridgetown artist takes out top prize in 2025 Rockingham Castaways Sculpture Awards
'I am deeply sorry': WA Governor formally apologises over 1834 Pinjarra Massacre
Port Kennedy man charged with reckless driving after youths spotted hanging out car windows
Peel region businesses, organisations encouraged to apply for new round of RED grants
Record breaking attendance at Luca's Legacy clean-up with 500kg of rubbish removed from Mandurah's waterways
Mandurah Police continue search for missing man
New mural unveiled at Austin Lakes Baptist College