Fremantle is one win away from their first AFL premiership, facing two-time reigning premiers Brisbane in the grand final at the MCG. The Dockers secured a second minor premiership in their 32nd season with a club record 19 victories, including a 14-match winning streak.
Brisbane, a battle-hardened side, is making its fourth consecutive grand final appearance. The Lions have already won five premierships this century, including three consecutive flags from 2001 to 2003, and back-to-back successes in the last two seasons. They could become the second club in VFL/AFL history to achieve two premiership three-peats.
Fremantle's defence is top-ranked, conceding an average of 74 points this year. Brisbane's offence has averaged 118 points in 12 of their last 14 matches. The Dockers will need to improve their key forwards' performance in the finals, while the Lions' forward line is centred around Logan Morris, Charlie Cameron, Kai Lohmann, Zac Bailey, and Cam Rayner.