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Wizard Dazzles as Hawks Stun Dockers in Perth Boilover
Fremantle enter as flag favourites while Hawthorn arrive fourth, with live updates and postgame reaction to follow after the 8.10pm first bounce.
- Hawthorn defeated Fremantle 72-40 in Thursday night's qualifying final at Optus Stadium, ending the Dockers' perfect home record and securing a home preliminary final spot.
- A record crowd of 59,446 watched the minor premiers struggle against Hawthorn's intensity at the Perth venue, where Fremantle had entered with a perfect 12-0 home record this season.
- Nick Watson produced two goals from 19 disposals while James Sicily anchored a defense that held Fremantle to 40 points. Hawthorn's pressure forced turnovers, establishing a 28-9 lead by quarter-time.
- Following their first-half collapse, the Dockers must face either Carlton or Geelong in a semi-final next week. Fremantle's first-half score of 1.4 was their lowest in a final.
- With a home preliminary final secured, Hawthorn builds momentum after ending their opponent's undefeated home streak in Perth. The Hawks now prepare for their next finals challenge.
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‘It’s in our hands’: Ginnivan, Hawks look straight to an MCG prelim final
Fremantle play Hawthorn in the qualifying final of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Optus Stadium, Perth at 8.10pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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