Shaun McManus to present cup if Fremantle wins Grand Final
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Fremantle has confirmed that Shaun McManus will present the premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers win the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final against Brisbane. McManus was part of Fremantle's inaugural 1995 squad and is recognized as an embodiment of the club's values. He played 228 games for Fremantle throughout his career and has remained active in various roles at the club since retiring in 2008. The announcement follows speculation that Nat Fyfe would take on the cup presentation role instead.
- •McManus played 228 games for Fremantle during his career.
- •He captained the Dockers from 2000 to 2001.
- •The Grand Final against Brisbane is on Saturday.
- •Fremantle seeks its first premiership in club history.
- 2:33 AMAFL — Beloved inaugural Docker to present cup if Freo wins GF
"Fremantle has announced its cup presenter for the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final
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