Shai Bolton wins 2026 Norm Smith Medal

Fremantle’s shattered captain Alex Pearce has pledged his side will “fight and be back here again” after their premiership dream turned into a grand final nightmare.

Fremantle star Shai Bolton has been awarded the Norm Smith Medal in a losing side in a shock decision following Brisbane’s grand final victory at the MCG. SEE THE VOTES

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley has revealed it was Fremantle’s Wharfie Time cry late in the fourth term that sparked their miraculous run to the third-straight grand final triumph.

The Brisbane Lions have completed a fairytale comeback in the final minutes to win their third premiership in three years.

Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal, taking the individual honour despite his Dockers losing a thrilling grand final to the Brisbane Lions by seven points.

Bjorn Baker said an Everest run for Warwoven was doubtful despite a dominant Golden Rose win on Saturday.

Fremantle and Brisbane Lions will battle it out to decide which club will claim the AFL premiership for 2026. Follow along live.

With just a minute remaining, a clutch set shot from Logan Morris put the Lions up by just a point – Chris Fagan’s men then holding on for dear life.

Heart breaking scenes in the grand final for the Fremantle Dockers as captain Alex Pearce goes down hard in the third quarter with an Achilles injury.

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker was eyeing the Everest with Blue Door and the St Leger Stakes with So You Are after stakes wins on Saturday at Rosehill.

A trip to the AFL grand final became an unforgettable celebration for two Fremantle diehards, who tied the knot outside the MCG before the big match.