Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss

Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation.

Saying he has learned a "hell of a lot" in his first finals campaign as Sydney coach, Dean Cox has expressed pride in his side amid the club's crisis.

After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.

Max Purcell's Davis Cup return, following an 18-month doping ban, has boosted Australian spirits ahead of a crucial tie in Brisbane against Poland.

South Australia have been forced to settle for a share of the spoils against WA after rain halted their One Day Cup match in Perth.

Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG.

Hayden Young says he wasn't confident of nailing his after-the-siren set shot against Sydney but was glad it went in after copping a mouthful from Swans fans.

Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.

Sydney and Fremantle are clashing at the SCG, with the winner earning a place in next Saturday’s AFL grand final. Follow along live.

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