Its hard to know which is more shocking – the Dockers winning their first game of the season or the Bombers losing their second in a row. The last time Fremantle had won a game was a year and six days ago. Recalling the last time Essendon went two premiership games without a win is even more difficult – rounds seven and eight, 1999 for the record.The Bombers' fourth loss of the season, and their second to Carlton, has cast doubt over the minor premiership for virtually the first time all season. Brisbane staked its own claim to the title with a hard-fought win over the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. The Lions now trail the Premiers by just four points and a healthy chunk of percentage with four games to play. Port Adelaide also won an important tussle on Sunday. The Power beat their Croweating rivals by eight points at Footy Park to move into third spot on the ladder. Sydney and Richmond were the other teams to underline their September ambitions, winning comfortably against the Kangaroos and Collingwood respectively.