There weren’t many positives to take out of Saturday’s big loss to Fremantle, with the Dockers receiving all the plaudits in their 73-point win.

Brad Scott’s post-match comments also received plenty of air time, with the coach lamenting his side’s “schoolboy errors”.

Brownlow fancy Nathan Fyfe was also praised for his game, voted best on by the majority of the footy pundits.

After a tough road trip to Perth, the Roos have a welcome eight day break, before taking on Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

The Age

"Scott Thompson was one player who won in his position, the defender keeping Dockers captain Matthew Pavlich to 1.1 before he was subbed out early in the last quarter.” - Brad Elborough

The defender stood tall on the night, and was given plenty of praise for keeping the Freo veteran quiet for most of the night.

AAP

“The Kangaroos were given a lesson in the art of skill and pressure in Saturday's 73-point loss to premiership favourites Fremantle in Perth.” – Justin Chadwick

Herald Sun

“The Dockers laid the groundwork for victory in the first half, successfully denying the Kangaroos the footy as they built a 34-point advantage at the major break.

Fremantle had 71 more disposals in the opening half, 48 of them handballs as Stephen Hill and Danyle Pearce provided the wheels and polish to complement Fyfe’s inside masterclass as the visitors were overwhelmed.” – Braden Quartermaine

WA Today

“Scott said that an exceptional opposition made his side look like schoolboys at times.” – Brad Elborough

“Fremantle didn't take the foot off the pedal for the first time this year and truly shook the be-Jesus out of everyone with a nonchalant mauling of North Melbourne.” - David Prestipino