Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final
Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.
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‘A freak’: Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson
Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.
Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat
Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat.
Dockers midfielder’s big call paying dividends
Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights.
Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple
Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.
How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper’s career
Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.
Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final
Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final.
Freo coach wants to emulate Lions’ sustained success
Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.
Dockers spearhead backs forwards to stand up in decider
Fremantle's key forwards delivered during the home-and-away season but have not been at their best in the lead-up to the AFL grand final.
‘Honestly don’t know’: Fagan unclear on his AFL future
Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.
Lions star refuses to touch the cup until he wins
Oscar Allen got close to an AFL premiership eight years ago, but the Brisbane forward has revealed he is waiting until he wins a flag to touch the cup.
Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list
Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.
AFL star Neale’s headline-making final year with Lions
After a famous cameo in the 2025 AFL grand final, Lachie Neale's subsequent 12 months with the Brisbane Lions have been nothing short of a soap opera.
Fagan rejoices, Longmuir ‘cynical’ as Neale beats ban
Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism.
How Freo’s Friday night flop inspired premiership push
Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point.
Neale thanks Lions after escaping AFL grand final ban
Star Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has avoided becoming the first player to be suspended for an AFL grand final in 23 years after having his ban overturned.
The unsung hero who kept Freo fit and firing this year
The Dockers have broken all sorts of club records this year, but one of the most remarkable aspects of their season has been the squad's durability and fitness.
Wet and wild: AFL grand final shapes as soggy affair
Brisbane and Fremantle players are bracing for damp conditions at the MCG, with the forecast pointing to the wettest grand final in decades.
Dockers, Lions defenders suffer grand final heartbreak
Fremantle have left defender Brennan Cox out of their AFL grand final team to keep the faith with Oscar McDonald, while Brisbane are also unchanged.
Longley feels ‘bit of a goose’ for aiding Dockers’ foes
Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.
How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo’s rise
Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September.
Kylie fans will finally be so lucky at footy’s big day
A homegrown superstar has promised fans a show like no other when she headlines a pre-game entertainment line-up at the AFL grand final for the first time.
Fremantle Dockers fans dream of Wharfie-time AFL glory
After decades of being starved of AFL premiership success, Fremantle fans are praying the tide finally turns as they prepare to make the pilgrimage to the MCG.
Brownlow winner Lions’ pick to present premiership cup
The Brisbane Lions have called on the Norm Smith medallist from the third of their three successive grand final wins to present the AFL premiership cup.
Lions’ scars enrich Brisbane’s AFL flag fortunes
Spare a thought for Daniel Rich, who retired after 275 AFL games for the Brisbane Lions just as the side hit their premiership-winning straps.
Fletcher outlines Lachie legacy ahead of crucial call
Jaspa Fletcher will line up for his fourth AFL grand final in as many seasons aware he may never run out alongside Lachie Neale again.
Why Zorko was ‘disappointed’ with Lions’ prelim epic
Brisbane might have won an all-time classic to book their spot in another AFL grand final, but Lions veteran Dayne Zorko came away with some disappointment.
Switkowski’s Freo farewell reaches the grandest stage
Sam Switkowski is a chance to get the fairytale farewell when the Fremantle forward lines up in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane at the MCG.
‘Not the Lachie Neale team’: Lions star speaks on ban
Brisbane star Lachie Neale is taking his last shot at overturning his one-game suspension so he can play in a fourth straight AFL grand final for the Lions.
AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series
A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance.
Finding inner peace: Docker’s intense journey to the GF
Injuries have meant the golf clubs have stayed packed away, but Hayden Young feels he is finally on the path to truly discovering himself.