Fremantle has already turned purple. A grand final win would send the port city into meltdown | Brendan Foster

<p>Having been left bloodied and bruised over the past 32 years there is now an unwavering belief among fans that their AFL flag drought could finally be over</p><p>After <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/18/afl-finals-sydney-swans-fremantle-dockers-preliminary