Freo to host a final after pipping the Blues in a cliffhanger

Freo coach Mark Harvey punched the air with delight as the final siren sounded.

Fremantle will host an elimination final at Subiaco Oval in the first week of the finals (probably against Hawthorn).

The Dockers outlasted a fast-finishing Carlton by six points in a thrilling game at Subiaco Oval.

Indigenous key position player Michael Johnson was a driving force in the victory.

Marngrook Footy Show panel member Alan Thorpe wouldn't be surprised.

He likened Johnson to Sydney champ Adam Goodes on a recent episode of the top-rating Marngrook Footy Show.

Indigenous speedster Stephen Hill returned to form with a brilliant game.

Hill gathered 25 possessions and kicked two goals.

Chris Mayne, Johnson, Michael Walters and Matthew Pavlich also kicked two goals.

"Pav" collected 10 kicks and 15 handballs.

Ruckman Aaron Sandilands was terrific.

Jeff Garlett kicked three goals for the Blues, including two goals in the dying minutes as the visitors stormed home with six goals in the last quarter.

Chris Judd and Marc Murphy collected 30 possessions apiece.

Heath Scotland also played well.

Final scores: Fremantle 13.15 (93) to Carlton 13.9 (87)