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
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
'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. AAP · 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 The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
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
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. AAP · Sep 24
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. AAP · Sep 24
'Building a monster': Future bright for Dockers Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club. AAP · Sep 21
Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 20
Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss Stand-in Swans' captain Dane Rampe's AFL future is unclear, with coach Dean Cox remaining non-committal after a devastating preliminary final loss. AAP · Sep 18
Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney. AAP · Sep 18
Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition. AAP · Sep 16
AFL finals: where the Sydney v Fremantle preliminary final will be won and lost The Swans are within touching distance of an unlikely grand final spot while the Dockers have their campaign for a first premiership back on track The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
AAP · Sep 13 How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Fremantle keep AFL premiership dream alive with win against Geelong in finals classic The Dockers hold off determined Cats for a 14-point victory in their semi-final at Optus Stadium to set up a showdown with the Swans
AAP · Sep 11 Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim A dazzling display from the Unicorn helped the Dockers hold off the Cats in a pulsating Perth showdown and gallop into a preliminary final against the Swans.
AAP · Sep 10 How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.
AAP · Sep 8 Geelong warned: stand in front of Treacy at your peril Josh Treacy had an off day against Hawthorn last week, but Andrew Brayshaw expects the All-Australian forward to go into overdrive against Geelong.
AAP · Sep 4 Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.
AAP · Sep 2 'An honour': Hawks defender on Freo's forward weapons Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass has opened up on the "honour" of taking on Fremantle's famed tall forwards Josh Treacy, Patrick Voss and Jye Amiss.
AAP · Sep 2 Amiss joins big boys club as Freo set sights on flag Jye Amiss has kicked a career-high 58 goals this season as part of Fremantle's feared three-pronged attack, and Hawthorn will have their hands full on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG
AAP · Aug 8 'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.
AAP · Jul 31 Treacy the key as Dockers finally beat Bulldogs flood Fremantle forward Josh Treacy has kicked three goals as the Dockers locked in a top-two berth and two home finals with a fighting victory over the Bulldogs.