Fremantle Dockers

Fremantle are into the AFL grand final after toppling Sydney.

Fremantle are into the AFL grand final after toppling Sydney. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

AFL Finals: Fremantle Dockers celebrate epic preliminary final victory

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Fri, 18 September 2026 9:43PM

Fremantle are into the AFL grand final after toppling Sydney on their home turf in a classic preliminary final.

See how they celebrated in our gallery.

Luke Jackson celebrates.

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Luke Jackson celebrates. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Skipper Alex Pearce celebrates.

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Skipper Alex Pearce celebrates. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Hayden Young (left) and Karl Worner celebrate victory.

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Hayden Young (left) and Karl Worner celebrate victory. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Neil Erasmus celebrates with fans.

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Neil Erasmus celebrates with fans. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers and Isaiah Dudley celebrate.

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Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers and Isaiah Dudley celebrate. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Isaiah Dudley celebrates with family.

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Isaiah Dudley celebrates with family. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

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