Fremantle forward Matt Taberner continued his outstanding season to help lead his side to a 31-point victory over Sydney at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

Taberner pulled down nine marks – four of which were contested – and booted two goals in the 7.8 (50) to 2.7 (19) win in front of 24,714 fans.

The result improved Fremantle’s record to 5-7, while Sydney (4-8) are officially out of the finals race.

Sydney’s score of 19 was their lowest ever total since South Melbourne became the Sydney Swans in 1982.

Their previous lowest tally recorded as the Swans was the 23 they posted against Collingwood in round 13, 1988.

Sydney booted the first goal of the match through Tom McCartin after just four minutes.

Their second goal didn’t come until six minutes into the final term when Sam Wicks kicked truly.

By that stage the Swans trailed by 33 points and the contest was all but over.

Taberner’s strong marking and sharp leading proved too hard to contain, with the 27-year-old improving his season tally to 23 goals.

Luke Ryan (26 disposals) edged closer to a maiden All-Australian berth with another outstanding display in defence, while Andrew Brayshaw (27 disposals), and Nat Fyfe (22 disposals, six clearances) were prolific in the middle.

Jake Lloyd (28 disposals) led the way for Sydney, but the fact of the matter was the Swans managed just two goals despite winning the inside 50m count 43-34.

Both teams kicked one goal apiece in a scrappy opening term littered with errors.

Fremantle defender Stephen Hill faced a nervous moment when he bumped Nick Blakey high as the two bent down to collect the ball.

Blakey was able to return to the field a short time later after being cleared of concussion, and it’s unlikely Hill will be cited given his intention was to scoop up the ball.

Fremantle dominated the clearances in the second quarter and were rewarded with goals from Adam Cerra, Michael Federick and Taberner to open up an 18-point lead by half-time.

Taberner had seven marks to his name by the long break, with his strong hands and sharp leads proving hard to handle for Lewis Melican.

The Swans registered just two points in the second term and they were scoreless in the third.

The frustration was clear to see with forward Tom Papley giving away a free kick for throwing the ball at the head of Ryan.

Taberner booted his second to make it 27 points at the final break and the Dockers were never threatened in the last quarter.