Caleb and Jai Serong face off in preliminary final at SCG
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Caleb Serong of Fremantle and his brother Jai Serong of Sydney will compete against each other in the AFL preliminary final at the SCG on Friday night. With both players aware that the winner will secure a spot in the Grand Final, they are prepared to set aside family ties during the match. Caleb Serong noted the excitement for this unique matchup, which marks only the third time they have faced off in their careers. After the game, regardless of the outcome, they plan to reunite as brothers. Each has previously shared limited direct competition in past encounters, with expectations of more direct matchups this time.
- •Friday's match is a preliminary final between Fremantle and Sydney at the SCG.
- •Caleb and Jai Serong meet for the third time in their AFL careers.
- •Caleb Serong emphasizes they will treat each other as competitors during the game.
- •Both players expect to have more direct matchups due to Jai’s midfield role.
- •Fremantle looks to maintain a hunter's mentality against Sydney.
- 8:43 AMAFL — 'He's just another jumper': Serong to put brotherly love aside for two hours
"Caleb and Jai Serong will fight it out on opposite sides on Saturday but will be by each other's side the following week
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