Fremantle Dockers prepare for Grand Final against Brisbane Lions

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Fremantle Dockers prepare for Grand Final against Brisbane Lions

Summary

The Fremantle Dockers face the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final at the MCG on September 26 at 2:30 PM AEST. Fremantle aims for its first premiership in just its second Grand Final appearance, while Brisbane seeks a rare three-peat, having captured the title in recent years. Fremantle defeated Sydney in the preliminary final, overcoming a deficit to secure their place. The Lions edged past Hawthorn in a thrilling contest, showcasing their resilience in the finals. Each team is weighing player availabilities, particularly Brisbane's Lachie Neale, who is under review for a one-match ban.

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By the Numbers

•Match at the MCG, September 26, 2:30 PM AEST
•Fremantle aims for first AFL premiership
•Brisbane seeks third straight premiership
•Lions' Lachie Neale faces Tribunal for striking
•Dockers past win over Lions in Round 12

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Updates from the premiership decider at the MCG First bounce in Melbourne is 2.30pm AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello and welcome to live coverage of the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane. After more matches than in any previous AFL season we have finally arrived at our destination with this year’s minor premiers meeting the two-time reigning premiers at the MCG. Fremantle are one win away from finally sealing their own fairytale ending. The Dockers have had more lows than highs across their 32 years in the league. But all that pain could be washed away with a victory against the Lions in the two teams’ first finals encounter. Justin Longmuir’s side have already broken new ground with 19 now their most wins in a home-and-away campaign off the back of a club record 14-match winning streak between rounds one and 16. Whether the Dockers throw the biggest monkey off their back and win a first AFL premiership will be decided at about 5.30pm AEST/3.30pm AWST today. Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter – From the Pocket Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Martin Pegan (now) and Geoff Lemon (later)