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The Tortured History Powering Freo's Premiership Push
All 3,000 tickets were snapped up as supporters got a final look at Fremantle before the club’s second grand final.
- On Saturday, September 26, the Fremantle Dockers face the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in their second grand final appearance in 32 years, seeking a maiden premiership.
- After a three-decade premiership drought, Fremantle supporters are daring to dream following the team's come-from-behind victory over the Sydney Swans last Friday night.
- Die-Hard supporters are flocking to Melbourne with airlines adding thousands of seats, though return fares approach $3,000; many have begun the 3,300km drive across the Nullarbor to reach the MCG.
- Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti announced free public transport across Perth on Saturday to support fan travel, with up to 40,000 people expected at Fremantle event sites.
- If victorious, inaugural Docker Shaun McManus will present the premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce and coach Justin Longmuir, as police maintain a strong presence with wand-scanning and booze buses.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 33%
R 22%
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