'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final. AAP · Sep 21
Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider. AAP · Sep 20
Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle. AAP · Sep 20
Cox's faith in Freo AFL list could give him last laugh Mason Cox's declaration that Fremantle have the best list in the AFL puzzled some, but the big man may have the last laugh with the Dockers in the grand final AAP · Sep 19
Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle. AAP · Sep 19
Lions break Hawk hearts to set up shot at AFL hat-trick Brisbane will play Fremantle in next Saturday's AFL grand final after a controversial free kick was pivotal in their epic preliminary final win over Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 19
Swans move clear in AFLW top four, Bulldogs snare win Sydney have recorded the fifth victory of their AFLW campaign, while the Western Bulldogs moved into the top eight with a win over Fremantle. AAP · Sep 19
Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance Justin Longmuir has steered Fremantle into the club's second grand final, riding the coaching rollercoaster under an intense spotlight throughout his tenure. AAP · Sep 19
Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is predicting a bright future for the AFL club's young stars after a gutsy display on the finals stage amid off-field turmoil. AAP · Sep 19
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 19
'We're the AFL's fittest team: Dockers primed for final Fremantle have plenty of confidence in their fitness heading into next week's AFL grand final after their trademark fourth-quarter surge overpowered Sydney. AAP · Sep 18
Young talent peaking at right time for Freo Fremantle star Hayden Young is reaping the benefits of a careful management program as he sets his sets on premiership glory. AAP · Sep 18
Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation. AAP · Sep 18
Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach Saying he has learned a "hell of a lot" in his first finals campaign as Sydney coach, Dean Cox has expressed pride in his side amid the club's crisis. AAP · Sep 18
AAP · Sep 18 Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss Stand-in Swans' captain Dane Rampe's AFL future is unclear, with coach Dean Cox remaining non-committal after a devastating preliminary final loss.
AAP · Sep 18 'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG.
AAP · Sep 18 Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers Hayden Young says he wasn't confident of nailing his after-the-siren set shot against Sydney but was glad it went in after copping a mouthful from Swans fans.
AAP · Sep 18 Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18 Fremantle Dockers defeat Sydney Swans in AFL preliminary final – as it happened The Dockers booted five goals while keeping the Swans goalless in the final term at the SCG to snatch a spot in their second AFL grand final
AAP · Sep 18 What's not special about Hawthorn's cult hero? Hawthorn star Nick Watson has cast a spell over teammates and opponents alike as he looks to further cement himself as a big-game player in the AFL finals.
AAP · Sep 17 Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who "made the wrong choices".
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 Sydney’s most improbable AFL finals run may continue but culture questions are here to stay As Swans turn sights on Fremantle for the preliminary final, their suspended players are still the story on and off the field
AAP · Sep 17 'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.
AAP · Sep 17 The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.
AAP · Sep 17 The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag.