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AFL grand final: The complete timeline of Fremantle’s heartbreaking grand final loss to Brisbane

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Fremantle suffered a heartbreaking grand final loss to Brisbane.
Camera IconFremantle suffered a heartbreaking grand final loss to Brisbane. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Fremantle appeared to have just about won their very first premiership — only for Brisbane to hit back and break their hearts.

Here is the complete timeline of how the day played out.

1st quarter, 3:11: Charlie Cameron snaps the opener.

1st quarter, 4:46: Josh Treacy responds with a 55m set shot.

1st quarter, 15:58: Isaiah Dudley nails his second chance.

1st quarter, 22:20: A missed tackle opens the door for Oscar Allen.

Allen struck early for Brisbane.
Camera IconAllen struck early for Brisbane. Credit: Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

1st quarter, 25:32: Kai Lohmann gets loose and finishes.

1st quarter, 27:50: When he needed it, Murphy Reid’s class returns.

2nd quarter, 1:06: Pat Voss takes his second chance.

2nd quarter, 3:20: Another miracle finish from Conor McKenna.

2nd quarter, 5:10: Jye Amiss gives Fremantle an instant reply.

Amiss stepped up at an important time for Fremantle.
Camera IconAmiss stepped up at an important time for Fremantle. Credit: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

2nd quarter, 8:14: Levi Ashcroft makes the sloppy Dockers pay.

2nd quarter, 11:59: Voss caps off an end-to-end move.

2nd quarter, 18:15: Sam Draper finishes truly from distance.

3rd quarter, 4:05: Fremantle’s second-half nerves are settled by Amiss.

3rd quarter, 12:14: Dudley twists, turns and kicks a ripper.

3rd quarter, 16:21: A Brisbane slingshot is finished by Lohmann.

3rd quarter, 19:31: The Lions smell blood as Allen slots his second.

3rd quarter, 22:38: Cameron gives Brisbane the lead back.

Cameron gave Brisbane the lead in the third quarter.
Camera IconCameron gave Brisbane the lead in the third quarter. Credit: Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

3rd quarter, 23:41: Young steps up to respond for Fremantle.

3rd quarter, 30:13: And Young then makes Dom Sheed’s pocket his own.

4th quarter, 7:39: Brisbane strike first in the last term through Morris.

4th quarter, 16:27: Frederick steps up at a crucial moment for Fremantle.

4th quarter, 21:49: Bolton hits up Voss for what was almost the sealer.

Voss looked to have kicked the sealer for Fremantle.
Camera IconVoss looked to have kicked the sealer for Fremantle. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

4th quarter, 23:10: Cameron keeps Brisbane in the hunt.

4th quarter, 24:29: Bailey produces a miracle to make it a one-kick game.

4th quarter, 27:59: Morris hold his nerve to win the game for Brisbane.

4th quarter, 30:02: And the young dynamo follows up to ice the cake.

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