Five final-quarter goals lift Fremantle into the Grand Final

Fremantle produced a remarkable late comeback at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night, overcoming a 28-point deficit to defeat Sydney by 12 points and book a place in the AFL Grand Final. The Dockers looked in serious trouble when Sydney opened up a 28-point lead midway through the third quarter. However, Fremantle responded with five unanswered goals in the final term to complete one of the biggest comebacks of the season. Mason Cox became the hero of the night when he took a strong mark late in the fourth quarter before calmly converting his set shot. His goal put Fremantle in front for the first time since the opening term and helped seal an 83-71 victory. KP police chief bars officers from facilitating PTI march towards Islamabad The win sends Fremantle into only the second Grand Final in the club's history. The Dockers will face either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the premiership decider. Sydney had controlled much of the match and led 10.11 (71) to 12.11 (83) at the final siren. The Swans were also missing several important players, including Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner, Riley Bice and James Jordon, while captain Callum Mills was sidelined with an ACL injury. Fremantle dominated the key statistical areas, finishing with 67 inside-50s to Sydney's 49 and winning the clearances 44-30. The difference became even clearer in the final quarter, when the Dockers dominated inside-50s 23-6 and clearances 12-5. PM Special Relief Scheme continues; PM desires expanded outreach Logan McDonald was one of Sydney's best players, finishing with three goals from 14 disposals. Errol Gulden also produced a strong performance, collecting 36 disposals and gaining 766 metres. Luke Jackson played a major role for Fremantle, finishing with two goals and 28 hitouts. Brodie Grundy also recorded 28 hitouts for Sydney as the two ruckmen battled evenly. Andrew Brayshaw led Fremantle's midfield with 29 disposals, while Shai Bolton made a major impact after coach Justin Longmuir moved him deeper into attack. Bolton finished with two goals and helped change the momentum in the final quarter. Sydney started strongly after Fremantle opened the scoring through Neil Erasmus. The Swans then produced eight straight scores to take a 16-point lead into the first break. The Dockers struggled to make the most of their chances in the second quarter, while Sydney took advantage of turnovers and mistakes. McDonald kicked his second goal, and Justin McInerney added another as the Swans went into half-time with a 19-point advantage. Fremantle fought back early in the third quarter through Jye Amiss and Jackson, but Sydney continued to respond. McDonald completed his hat-trick before the Swans built their biggest lead of the night. PSCA detects 1,327 environmental violations in three-day anti-smog drive Sydney still led by 21 points at the final change, but Fremantle saved its best football for the final quarter. Bolton and Patrick Voss quickly reduced the margin before Bolton's second goal brought the Dockers within one point. Cox then produced the decisive moment with his big mark and set shot, putting Fremantle ahead. The Dockers held their nerve in the closing minutes to secure an 83-71 victory and punch their ticket to the last Saturday in September.