Dockers coach reflects on Grand Final loss, aims for improvement

Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir discussed the team's recent Grand Final loss to Brisbane during a press conference on November 13, 2026. Longmuir emphasized the importance of learning from the defeat and using it as motivation for the upcoming pre-season. The Dockers held a 17-point lead late in the game before losing by seven points. Longmuir noted that the coaching staff has identified areas for improvement, particularly in the final moments of the match. He expressed confidence that the team would return better prepared for the 2027 season after reflecting on their performance.

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