Dockers rally to claiming Grand Final berth in preliminary final against Swans
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Fremantle advanced to the Grand Final after defeating Sydney in the preliminary final on September 18, 2026. Coach Justin Longmuir expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle the challenging schedule, praising their resilience following a qualifying final loss. The Dockers completed impressive comebacks and celebrated their first preliminary final victory on the road, with standout performances from Hayden Young, Andrew Brayshaw, and Caleb Serong. The team will return to Perth before heading to Melbourne for the Grand Final next week.
- •Fremantle defeats Sydney in the 2026 preliminary final.
- •Longmuir emphasized the team's readiness for back-to-back travel.
- •Hayden Young's goal at the three-quarter time siren spurred the comeback.
- •Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong also key in the final quarter.
- •The Dockers prepare for the Grand Final next week after returning to Perth.
- 3:07 PMAFL — 'No reason why we can't': Dockers embrace long road to the decider
"Justin Longmuir has backed his battle-hardened team to fire on the last Saturday in September after a tough path to the Grand Final
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