Posted March 10, 2017 20:40:48

Photo: No trophy this year ... Carlton are out of the title race after the Blues' AFLW loss to Fremantle. (AAP: Joe Castro)

Carlton's AFLW title hopes are over after suffering an upset 16-point loss to Fremantle in Friday's clash at Subiaco Oval.

The Blues conceded the first three goals of the match and did not even register an inside-50m until the 15-minute mark of the first quarter in the 6.7 (43) to 4.3 (27) defeat.

The loss leaves Carlton one win and huge percentage adrift of second spot. That gap could be widened to two wins by the end of the weekend, with only one more game remaining for the Blues.

With no semi-finals, only the top two sides play out a grand final.

Dockers captain Kara Donnellan starred with 24 disposals and two goals.

The Blues were well served by forward Darcy Vescio, who booted three goals to take her season tally to a competition-leading 14.

Carlton suffered a blow early in the third quarter when Danielle Hardiman had to be carried off the ground after her right leg twisted awkwardly as she was brought to ground.

Fremantle were touted as premiership favourites before the season began.

But they were dead last before this round after going winless in their opening five games.

However, their maiden win has bolstered their hopes of avoiding the wooden spoon, with the Western Bulldogs sitting in last spot.

AAP

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