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The Tortured History Powering Freo's Premiership Push
All 3,000 tickets were snapped up as supporters got a final look at Fremantle before the club’s second grand final.
On Saturday, September 26, the Fremantle Dockers face the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in their second grand final appearance in 32 years, seeking a maiden premiership.
After a three-decade premiership drought, Fremantle supporters are daring to dream following the team's come-from-behind victory over the Sydney Swans last Friday night.
Die-Hard supporters are flocking to Melbourne with airlines adding thousands of seats, though return fares approach $3,000; many have begun the 3,300km drive across the Nullarbor to reach the MCG.
Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti announced free public transport across Perth on Saturday to support fan travel, with up to 40,000 people expected at Fremantle event sites.
If victorious, inaugural Docker Shaun McManus will present the premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce and coach Justin Longmuir, as police maintain a strong presence with wand-scanning and booze buses.