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The tortured history powering Freo's premiership push
The Dockers have won just three quarters in three finals and now face Brisbane in a bid to end a 32-year premiership drought.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Fremantle Dockers fans are descending on the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the AFL Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions, marking the team's second-ever premiership decider appearance.
- After a 32-year premiership drought, supporters hope the Dockers can finally secure a maiden flag; the club's only previous Grand Final appearance in 2013 ended in defeat to Hawthorn.
- Fans are traveling by road and air, with some paying $1,700 for chartered "Docker Fokkers" flights; BackChat podcaster Seb Clarke is driving the "Wharfie Mobile" across the 3,000 kilometre Nullarbor to reach Melbourne.
- Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced free public transport across Perth on Saturday to accommodate up to 40,000 fans gathering in Fremantle. Police confirmed "a strong police presence, particularly in Fremantle" to ensure safety.
- Facing a Brisbane team hunting their sixth flag and second three-peat premiership, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir emphasized "winning more moments than the opposition" before the 12:30 pm WST bounce on Saturday.
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Total News Sources15
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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