Fremantle Dockers

There were devastating scenes at the MCG on Saturday as Dockers narrowly missed out on their first AFL flag.

There were devastating scenes at the MCG on Saturday as Dockers narrowly missed out on their first AFL flag. Credit: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos

Shai Bolton, Caleb Serong, Luke Ryan break down minutes after Fremantle Dockers’ loss to Brisbane Lions

Taylor RenoufPerthNow

Sat, 26 September 2026 5:32PM

There were devastating scenes at the MCG on Saturday as Dockers narrowly missed out on their first AFL flag.

Photos taken just minutes after the final siren captured Fremantle’s heartbreak, with Caleb Serong and Luke Ryan breaking down in tears.

SEE THE PHOTOS BELOW.

Sam Switkowski and Luke Ryan.

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Sam Switkowski and Luke Ryan. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Isaiah Dudley and Shai Bolton hug following the loss.

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Isaiah Dudley and Shai Bolton hug following the loss. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Justin Longmuir.

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Justin Longmuir. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Caleb Serong.

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Caleb Serong. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Sam Switkowski and Luke Ryan.

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Sam Switkowski and Luke Ryan. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Caleb Serong.

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Caleb Serong. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/Getty Images

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