The Lions face their biggest test yet with a host of stars ruled out, including talisman Lachie Neale, but four-time premiership hero Luke Hodge sees similarities to last year's triumph.
Fremantle have suffered a heartbreaking one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast and coach Justin Longmuir was left feeling devastated by the shattering result.
Nat Fyfe admitted he felt numb as he watched his career ended at the hands of David Swallow’s dramatic late point, but said he will retire knowing he gave absolutely everything in pursuit of a premiership.