Fremantle's Brennan Cox left out of Grand Final squad for continuity

Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir revealed the decision to exclude key defender Brennan Cox from the Grand Final team was driven by a desire for continuity. Cox, who suffered a calf injury on August 22, could not reclaim his spot despite his fitness, as the Dockers opted to maintain the same backline that achieved recent victories. Longmuir described the conversation with Cox as 'really difficult' but emphasized the importance of team consistency. Cox, who has played 153 games, remains supportive of his teammates ahead of their match against Brisbane.

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