AFL grand final: Recap as Fremantle Dockers suffer grand final heartache against Brisbane

Another AFL season comes to a close in the most dramatic of games.

The Dockers were so close to breaking their premiership drought only for the dream to be snatched away by the Lions.

However, the footy action doesn’t end there with plenty of AFLW still to come while the trade period is only weeks away.

But for now, farewell!

As Brisbane players, families and staff celebrated their epic win, they had sympathy for the Dockers and how heart-breaking that grand final loss was.

West Coast’s Harley Reid has not missed Freo fans who made fun of him in the lead up to the grand final.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir was very honest in his post-match press conference alongside Shai Bolton.

The grand final was always going to be Sam Switkowki’s last AFL game because he’d already announced his retirement, so imagine how he was feeling knowing that he’ll never get a chance to seek redemption.

The Lions’ celebrations are in full swing as the famlies get around the team.

Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen has declared his move to Queensland “worth it” after winning his first flag with Brisbane.

Is this Chris Fagan’s last game in charge of Brisbane?

He seems undecided and going out with a three-peat would be rare air.

Along the Cappuccino strip many Freo fans have dropped into the pubs to have a condolence drink before heading home.

Among them is Danielle Desbury, who says she is totally gutted.

“Oh, absolutely gutted tonight, really didn’t think it was going to head that way” she said.

“I’ll be having a bit of a cry when I get home I think.”

From jubilation to devastation in seconds.