AFL Finals live scores: Fremantle Dockers host Geelong Cats in do-or-die semifinal
Luke Jackson has produced one of the all-time finals performances to lead Fremantle to a stunning semifinal victory over a gallant Geelong. Relive all the action.
Luke Jackson has produced one of the all-time finals performances to lead Fremantle to a stunning semifinal victory over a gallant Geelong.
With their season on the line the Dockers made a blistering start with Shai Bolton kicking two goals in the first 90 seconds to bury their Demons of the slow start the week before.
But despite getting out to a 30-point lead, the Cats hit the front after an incredible third quarter before Jackson took over.
Relive all the action!
Key events
11 Sep 2026 - 09:19 PM
ANALYSIS
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Match Report
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Early Analysis
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Full Time Fremantle 18.12 (120) Geelong 16.10 (106)
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VOSSSSSS SEALS THE GAME
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Stewart with a late goal and it’s WHARFIE TIMEEEE
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JACKSON AFTER THE SIREN
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Dockers back in front
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Cats in front
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It’s a one goal game
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Geelong dudded by controversial goal review?
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HALF TIME Fremantle 10.5 (65) Geelong 7.2 (44)
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End of Q1 Fremantle 6.2 (38) Geelong 2.1 (13)
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Caleb Serong says the Dockers will bring the heat early
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Justin Longmuir speaks
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No late changes
11 Sep 2026 - 04:34 PM
OPINION: Dockers fans need to shed the nerves
11 Sep 2026 - 04:20 PM
Semifinal Depth Chart
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Welcome
HALF TIME Fremantle 10.5 (65) Geelong 7.2 (44)
Geelong edge into the margin by four points despite Fremantle’s dominance through large parts of that quarter.
The Dockers continue to dominante the centre bounce while there are concerns over Max Holmes who hobbled off late in that quarter.
Hayden Young has five clearances, 14 disposals and a goal in what is his best game for some time while Bailey Smith has looked dangeround for the Cats.
The Dockers will be pleased with how the first half has played out but will be wary of the Cats’ experience.
Neale has a second
Cats needed that to keep at least hang onto to Fremantle heading into half time.
It’s a great gather and handball from Tom Atkins in the phone box to find Close who finds Neale out the back.
FRE 10.5 (65) GEE 7.2 (44)
Dudley has a second
Fremantle continue to pour on the pressure, recording 37 inside 50s to 19.
The Cats have held up relatively well this quarter but something was always going to break eventually as Dudley gets the margin back to 27 points with two minutes to go.
FRE 10.5 (65) GEE 6.2 (38)
Cameron ends his goal drought
It’s his first goal, and score, since he last played the Dockers in round 15.
The one thing Geelong have done well tonight is kept it alive inside 50 and Cameron nailed the tight angle.
Can that lift his confidence?
FRE 9.3 (57) GEE 6.1 (37)
Even quicker from Hayden Young
Dockers win the centre clearance Yong on the run lanuches from almost 60m out and it holds it line long enough to get through.
Huge goal.
FRE 9.2 (56) GEE 5.1 (31)
Rapid response from Mannagh
A centre clearance win and the Cats once again keep it alive isnide 50 and eventually work it to Mannagh on the open side who gets his first.
FRE 8.2 (50) GEE 5.1 (31)
Amiss responds
Josh Treacy with a strong mark 60m out.
Goes to Amiss who outbodies his opponent and takes a strong mark.
Converts from around the corner to get the margin back to 25 points.
FRE 8.2 (50) GEE 4.1 (25)
Neale has his first
Geelong have two goals in a row for the first time tonight.
It comes after Josh Treacy gives away a 50m penalty for not getting out of the protected area allowing Bailey Smith to move up to half forward.
The Cats just keep the ball alive inside 50 and Neale snaps from the contest.
FRE 7.2 (44) GEE 4.1 (25)
Henry gets one back for Geelong
Aggressive kick from Bailey Smith and Heath Chapman overcommits on the spoil attempt on Dangerfield.
It leaves Henry uncontested inside 50 and he sneaks it through.
FRE 7.2 (44) GEE 3.1 (19)
Dockers pick up where they left off
Another centre clearance win.
Pat Voss just bowls over Tom Stewart, allowing Josh Treacy to centre to Isaiah Dudley.
He slots his first to push the margin past 30 points.
FRE 7.2 (44) GEE 2.1 (13)
