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Fremantle rallies to reach Grand Final after trailing in prelim

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Fremantle rallies to reach Grand Final after trailing in prelim
Summary

Fremantle secured its place in the Grand Final with a comeback victory over Sydney on September 18, 2026. The Dockers trailed at every break, overcoming a 21-point deficit at three-quarter time to win the preliminary final by 12 points. This marks Fremantle's second Grand Final appearance in club history. Historically, teams that achieve a similar comeback in prelims tend to perform well in the Grand Final, with five of the previous six such teams winning the title the following week. The Dockers will face Brisbane in the Grand Final on September 23, 2026.

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  • •Fremantle trailed at every break before winning the prelim final.
  • •The Dockers overcame a 21-point deficit at three-quarter time.
  • •Fremantle's Grand Final appearance is their second in club history.
  • •Five of the last six teams with similar prelim comebacks won the Grand Final.
  • •Fremantle will play Brisbane in the Grand Final on September 23.
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  • 8:00 PMAFL — The Dockers achieved a rare feat. Now, history is on their side in the GF
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