'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy wants to stay at the Dockers, who aren't looking at a former Magpie at this stage as a potential recruit. AAP · Oct 1
Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury Fremantle have had one bit of good news as the post-mortem continues on their devastating, last-gasp grand final loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 29
Freo surge into AFLW top eight Fremantle have moved into the AFLW top eight with a club-lifting away win over Adelaide and Collingwood have beaten GWS to score their first win of the season. AAP · Sep 27
Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 27
Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired. AAP · Sep 27
Lions hero on his grand final-saving defensive efforts After some nervous moments early in the grand final, Brisbane Lions workhorse Ryan Lester came up clutch with some brilliant defensive efforts in a thriller. AAP · Sep 27
'One more year': Lions fans go wild for coach Fagan Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is seriously considering retirement after a third-straight premiership, but Lions fans want to convince him for one last dance. AAP · Sep 27
Critical moments will haunt Dockers: Voss Patrick Voss admitted there were moments he would love to have back after Fremantle threw away a significant lead late in their grand-final defeat to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 26
New Docker dad puts grand-final pain into perspective New father Sam Switkowski shared his pride and gratitude after playing his last game for Fremantle in their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat. AAP · Sep 26
'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season. AAP · Sep 26
When it mattered most in the AFL grand final Brisbane were at their imperious best The question of how the Dockers blew their shot at glory will haunt them for years, but the story of this grand final was the magnificence of the Lions The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Justin Longmuir's message to 'devastated' Dockers Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves. AAP · Sep 26
Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat. AAP · Sep 26
Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback. AAP · Sep 26
AAP · Sep 26 'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003 Brisbane's three-peat coronation in front of 100,023 fans proved far more remarkable and dramatic than that produced by their club's all-conquering 2003 side.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26 Brisbane inspired by Fremantle’s Wharfie Time in AFL grand final, says Josh Dunkley The motivational activation was supposed to help the Dockers towards their first premiership, but it had the opposite effect
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26 Brisbane roar back to seal three-peat and break Fremantle hearts in AFL grand final classic The Brisbane Lions secured a historic third-straight AFL premiership, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) at the MCG in a barely believable grand final
AAP · Sep 26 Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26 Brisbane claim premiership three-peat with AFL grand final win against Fremantle – as it happened The Lions kick the last four goals of the decider to break the Dockers’ hearts and snatch a third straight flag at the MCG
AAP · Sep 25 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.
AAP · Sep 25 '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.
AAP · Sep 25 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.
AAP · Sep 25 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.
AAP · Sep 25 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.
AAP · Sep 25 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.