Fremantle Dockers

Caleb Serong after the final siren.

Caleb Serong after the final siren. Credit: Ian Munro/The West Australian

AFL grand final: Fremantle Dockers’ devastation in pictures after loss to Brisbane Lions

The West Australian

Sat, 26 September 2026 6:29PM

The West Australian’s photographer Ian Munro captured the scenes of pain in the aftermath of Fremantle’s grand final loss.

Shai Bolton.

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Shai Bolton. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Murphy Reid.

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Murphy Reid. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Pat Voss and Alex Pearce.

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Pat Voss and Alex Pearce. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Dockers players take in the loss.

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Dockers players take in the loss. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Caleb Serong.

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Caleb Serong. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Alex Pearce and Lachie Neale.

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Alex Pearce and Lachie Neale. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

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