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Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired.

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season.

'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions

'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions

'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions

'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions

Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions' new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag.

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'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions.

Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat

Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat

Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat.

Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag

Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag

Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat.

Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time

Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time

Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback.

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Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak.

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale has let slip that Brisbane's third straight AFL premiership was his final game with the Lions.

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it.

'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003

'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003

'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003

'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003

Brisbane's three-peat coronation in front of 100,023 fans proved far more remarkable and dramatic than that produced by their club's all-conquering 2003 side.

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final

Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final

Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final

Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final

Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.

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Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

North Melbourne have returned to the winners' list and the top of the AFLW ladder after fighting back to thump previously unbeaten Melbourne by 31 points.

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Essendon have slumped to a 0-7 record after their final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5-2.

Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest

The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners.

Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple

Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.

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'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future

Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.

Freo coach wants to emulate Lions' sustained success

Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.

Fagan rejoices, Longmuir 'cynical' as Neale beats ban

Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism.

Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list

Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.

How Freo's Friday night flop inspired premiership push

Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point.

Killer Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder

A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.

Neale thanks Lions after escaping AFL grand final ban

Star Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has avoided becoming the first player to be suspended for an AFL grand final in 23 years after having his ban overturned.

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