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Chasing history: Dockers skipper Alex Pearce and Lions co-captain Josh Dunkley hold the big prize. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLions and Dockers chase different types of immortality

Fremantle will pursue a maiden premiership while Brisbane will chase their own form of history - a rare three-peat - in the AFL grand final.

Anna Harrington

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is aware of the huge challenge presented by the Dockers' Luke Jackson. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.

Oliver Caffrey

Isaiah Dudley says preparation is the key to a fast start against Brisbane in the AFL grand final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumStrong 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.

Shayne Hope

The Kangaroos have thumped the previously unbeaten Demons to claim top spot on the AFLW ladder. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKangaroos 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.

Adrian Warren

Alex Pearce doesn’t watch AFL games.

AFLVideoPremiumTurn off the TV: This group of Dockers don’t watch AFL footy

Fremantle won’t feel intimidated by Brisbane in the grand final because they’ve barely seen them playing for years. This group of Dockers have won through to the biggest game of the year by not watching footy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Nick Suban, Zac Dawson, Lee Spurr and Hayden Ballantyne

AFLVideoPremiumFlagmantle dream has ex-players riding the premiership wave

Former Fremantle players are soaking up the team’s extraordinary run to the AFL grand final and they have been embraced by the club in every way as the Dockers chase history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Young Dockers supporters Harper Walker, 7, and Taj Walker, 5, in Fremantle on Friday.

AFLAnticipation building in Freo ahead of grand final climax

There’s a festival-like atmosphere building across Fremantle as the port city gears up for the ultimate Grand Final showdown.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Shops in Ulverstone in Tasmania show their support for the Fremantle Dockers for the Grand Final on Saturday. Unknown

AFLVideoPremiumPearce’s Tassie hometown turns purple to proud Dad’s delight

Flagmantle Fever has not only spread across Western Australia, but has reached the northern coastal town of Ulverstone in Tasmania, who have begun painting the town purple for Dockers skipper Alex Pearce.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brennan Cox is Fremantle’s heartbreak story of the 2026 grand final. But plenty have gone before him.

AFLVideoPremiumCox joins ranks of hard-luck grand final stories

Brennan Cox is Fremantle’s heartbreak story of the 2026 grand final. But plenty have gone before him.

Glen Quartermain

Dockers fans wearing some of the tattoos (L-R) 7-year-old Harrison Arnold, 5-year-old Augie Jones and 9-year-old Jack Wheatley.

AFLPremiumREVEALED: AFL Grand Final Docker for a Day named

The seven-year-old has been sleeping in his Dockers jersey, wearing Murphy Reid’s signature headband, and has attended just about every game since he was born.

Brooke Rolfe

Brett Rosebury will umpire his 10the AFL decider on Saturday.

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AFL grand final ump nearly retired during summer holiday

Leading AFL umpire Brett Rosebury took off on an incredible South American holiday during the off-season, and it almost became the trip that led to him retiring on the spot.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ella Roberts starred in her 50th AFLW game as West Coast beat Essendon. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSurging 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.

Justin Chadwick

Eagles fans, are you looking for excuses to avoid the grand final?

Flying high!Eagles fan guide to ditching grand final day

Don’t worry West Coast fans, nothing on this list is even close to Fremantle.

Zach Margolius

Pat Voss and Josh Treacy

AFLVideoPremiumWill MCG become Prancing Pony Playground on grand final day?

Pat Voss has an epic recent record at the MCG and if he maintains that form, he will absolutely have a day out against Brisbane in the AFL grand final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper says he is ready for the challenge of a head-to-head with the AFL’s unicorn Luke Jackson.

AFLVideoPremium‘Get the job done’: Draper ready for Freo’s ‘Unicorn’

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper says he is ready for the challenge of a head-to-head with the AFL’s unicorn Luke Jackson in Saturday’s AFL grand final.

Glen Quartermain

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has admitted he’s prepared for the possibility of being targeted by Fremantle antagonist Pat Voss.

AFLVideoPremiumAndrews ready for Prancing Ponies’ full attention in decider

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has admitted he’s prepared for the possibility of being targeted by Fremantle antagonist Pat Voss in Saturday’s blockbuster grand final at the MCG.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle diehards Greg and Katie Keeley on their farm in Kentucky and at the grand final. Unknown

AFLVideoKENTUCKY FLIED QUICK-IN! Docker diehards’ long dash to MCG

Two Fremantle diehards who live in the heart of Kentucky bluegrass country and have dedicated their farm to the Dockers have made a 15,700km trek to Melbourne to watch their beloved team.

Glen Quartermain

A deep dive into Luke Jackson's ink

AFLVideoAll of Jackson’s tatoos and they mean - we think

We’ve done a deep dive into all of Fremantle superstar Luke Jackon’s tattoos and what we think each of them mean ahead of the AFL grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Neale's got the green light and his girlfriend in Melbourne ! — and certainly looked like a man with plenty to smile about on Friday!

EntertainmentLachie’s all loved-up ahead of grand final battle

With his grand final ban overturned and his new girlfriend at his side, Lachie Neale had a lot to smile about this morning. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson.

AFLPremiumErasmus considered leaving and now he’s in a grand final

Neil Erasmus was being courted by other clubs last season and had experienced a lack of opportunity at Fremantle, but now he’s got the opportunity of a lifetime to win an AFL premiership.

Craig O'Donoghue

Isaac Heeney is on track to collect the Sydney Swans' Bob Skilton Medal for a third straight year. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSuspended 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.

Joanna Guelas

Reaped the rewards: Neil Erasmus signed on and has become a fixture in the Fremantle side. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDockers midfielder's big call paying dividends

Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights.

Shayne Hope

Brisbane’s grand final even captain’s run was low key compared to the fervour on show at Fremantle’s beforehand.

AFLVideoPremiumNeale takes last Lions training run as Fagan cheered

The loudest roar came when Chris Fagan theatrically paced and placed the training cone markers on the ground.

Glen Quartermain

Dockers supporters turned out in droves to watch Fremantle complete their final training run. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWharfie 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.

Shayne Hope and Oliver Caffrey