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“So, the dockers pulled off something wild this past weekend. They were down by 21 points heading into the final quarter against Sydney, which is a deficit they'd never overcome before, but somehow, they flipped a switch and stormed back, winning by 12 points.”From the transcript

Fremantle pulled off a historic miracle comeback, erasing a 21-point deficit in the final quarter to stun Sydney and book their second Grand Final appearance. With Shai Bolton and Isaiah Dudley leading the charge, the Dockers overcame early strategy woes to outgun a depleted but valiant Sydney side. It was a masterclass in second-half resilience, proving momentum can shift in an instant—and Fremantle’s depth proved too much for the Swans to handle.

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So, the dockers pulled off something wild this past weekend. They were down by 21 points heading into the final quarter against Sydney, which is a deficit they'd never overcome before, but somehow, they flipped a switch and stormed back, winning by 12 points. It was a historic comeback, especially considering they'd never won a game when trailing by 18 or more at 3 quarter time. This win sends free mantle to their second grand final ever. It was a real nail-biter, with players like Shy Bolton and Isaiah Dudley stepping up in that crucial last quarter. The coach mentioned their intensity was there, but their strategy was off early on, and they had to make some serious adjustments to get the job done. For Sydney, it's a tough end to a season that was already marked by adversity. They had a lot of players out, and despite a strong effort for most of the game, they just couldn't hold off Freemancil's final surge. Players like Arrow, Galdon, and Brody, Grendy gave it their all. But in the end, the Dockers' talent depth proved too much. It's a testament to Freemancil's resilience, especially being the best second half team

all season. They showed that resolve when it mattered most, turning the tide against the Sydney squad that had already defied expectations with their own comeback. Wins earlier in the finals. The Dockers are now looking to make history in the grand final, while Sydney is left to wonder what might have been. It was a game that really showed how momentum can shift in an instant, and how important it is to play for the full four quarters. Adelaide News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.

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