Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Brisbane’s recent poor performance against GWS is an anomaly and should not be taken as a reliable indicator ahead of Fremantle’s match against the defending premiers at the Gabba on Saturday. Longmuir’s comments come as Fremantle sits at the top of the competition, but he cautions against assuming Brisbane’s form will carry over. Despite Brisbane’s “flop” in the loss to GWS, Longmuir argues that results can be misleading and that Brisbane remains capable of competing strongly, particularly at home. The story is framed around Fremantle’s approach to the fixture: rather than basing game plans on Brisbane’s most recent result, Longmuir emphasizes preparation and respect for the opponent. All reports describe the same stance from Longmuir and the same context for the upcoming match, focusing on how Fremantle intends to treat Brisbane’s previous result as a one-off rather than a trend.