A place in the AFL Grand Final is on the line as Sydney’s powerful forward unit meets a Fremantle side carrying confidence from its semi-final victory over Geelong.

When: Friday September 18, 2026 at 7:40 pm

Where: SCG

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Sydney returns to the SCG refreshed after earning a preliminary-final berth with a 141-88 victory over Brisbane. Errol Gulden led that qualifying-final performance with 34 disposals, while Logan McDonald, Tom Papley and Charlie Curnow combined for 16 goals. The Swans must now adjust to the loss of captain Callum Mills, who suffered an ACL injury. Fremantle arrives after responding to its own qualifying-final setback with a 120-106 win over Geelong. Luke Jackson was central to the result, producing 25 disposals, two goals, 12 score involvements and 35 hitouts. The Dockers also beat Sydney 111-73 in Round 18, although the Swans have won 12 of their past 13 home matches. Sydney’s forward form and home record create a genuine contest, but Fremantle’s recent success in the matchup gives it a narrow advantage.