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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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

AFL 2026 grand final: where the Fremantle v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

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.

AAP · Sep 24

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.

AAP · Sep 24

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.

AAP · Sep 24

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.

AAP · Sep 24

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.

AAP · Sep 24

Why is Woodside sponsoring Fremantle’s AFL team – and will the climate crisis shift the relationship?

Dockers supporters cannot buy a barrel of Woodside oil – but the fossil fuel company hopes to buy into fans’ loyalty

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24