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

Alex Pearce had some worries with his right knee that has been strapped most of the year but it appears his Achilles has gone on him.

It left him lying flat on the turf as he attempted to get to the footy on the wing.

Huge game changer for the Dockers.

Jye Amiss gives the Dockers the first goal of the second and the Dockers’ persistance pays off.

They won the ball back forward of centre and pump the ball back in and Freo are enjoying the chaos.

Young throws one on the right boot and it falls in Amiss’ lap just outside the square.

He could hardly miss the shot.

FRE 50, BRI 43

Josh Treacy starts the half with a strong clunk but his set shot fades to the right and misses.

But the Dockers are up and about for this second and half and will hope to avoid the Lions’ third-term lift.

FRE 44, BRI 43

Cathy Freeman gets the race underway and Leary from Tasmania nearly jumped the gun.

But last year’s winner Jed Walter hit his stride through the middle and cruised to victory.

West Coast’s Willem Duursma finished strong to come over the top and take second.

Make sure you get any toilet breaks or run to the fridge during the break because this game is shaping up as a beauty.

We had never had scores level at halftime in a decider until last year and now we have it for two grand finals in a row.

The last minutes of that quarter were spectacular with two huge smothers from Josh Dunkley to stop Freo goals before Andrew Brayshaw produced a huge run down tackle.

Dayne Zorko and Murphy Reid are the leading ball winners with 14 touches

Judd McVee has been given the massive job of trying to stop Charlie Cameron.

It didn’t start well as the West Aussie Lion booted the first goal of the game, but he has done well to curb his influence since.

Cameron has had nine touches but they have not done any further damage while McVee has had six disposals himself and survived some intense heat.

FRE 42, BRI 43

Pat Voss loves the MCG!

His best hauls have come at the ground and he is the first player to get multiple goals in this game.

This one was set up by an outstanding joint tackle effort from Michael Frederick and Hayden Young before Isaiah Dudley got loose in the corridor.

His kick to Voss was perfection as he drifted into an easy chest mark.

FRE 42, BRI 35

Harris Andrews is sick of the sight of Pat Voss.

The big forward is playing a defensive role on him and the Lions’ key defender is yet to get a disposal.

He has had six spoils but the Dockers have looked dangerous going forward because Andrews can’t get a look at intercepting.

It comes into clear focus as Amiss gave the Dockers the lead back.

FRE 35, BRI 29

Body paint, capes, hats, glitter, flags, scarves — you name, we’ve seen it in Freo today.