AFL grand final sprint: Willem Duursma looks to give West Coast Eagles a win on last day in September

PerthNow - Sep 23, 2026

Saturday’s decider will be all about Fremantle, but West Coast are hoping they can register a small victory too when Willem Duursma lines up in the grand final sprint.

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