The 2026 AFL Grand Final awaits on Saturday. It’s the best team for the 2026 season; Fremantle vs the 2x reigning premiers; Brisbane. Both these sides overcame upset Qualifying losses to rebound with consecutive victories to earn their spot. Last week Fremantle withstood a 27-point deficit at the 3/4 siren to overrun the Swans at the SCG. Brisbane once again overcame adversity in what has been described as the greatest game ever played and were clutch in the crucial moments to defeat Hawthorn by 9 points. There was a noticeable difference in the standard of quality between the two Prelim finals and we’re tipping Brisbane’s big game experience to be a big factor on Grand Final day.
Both sides come in unchanged. The big news has been 2x Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale being cleared of suspension and will be playing. There have been some expected selection calls turned down on both sides. Fremantle have resisted replacing struggling key defender Oscar McDonald with Brennan Cox. Lockdown key defender Noah Answorth proved his fitness at training this week but has been left out and named as
Betting Insights-
- Brisbane – Head to Head 1.72
Reigning premiers have won each of their last four Grand Final matches.
- Over (190.5) – Total Game Points – Over/Under 1.90
Each of the last six Grand Finals have gone OVER the total match points line.
- Brisbane – Quarter Time Leader 1.72
Brisbane has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 12 matches against Fremantle.
- Lachie Neale – 30+ Disposals 3.66
Lachie Neale has recorded 31+ disposals in eight of his last 10 appearances at the MCG.
- Hugh McCluggage – 20+ Disposals 1.42
Hugh McCluggage has recorded 21+ disposals in nine of Brisbane’s last 10 matches against Fremantle.
- Andrew Brayshaw – 25+ Disposals 1.84
Andrew Brayshaw has recorded 29+ disposals in five of Fremantle’s last six Finals matches.
- Eric Hipwood – 2+ Goals 2.18
Eric Hipwood has kicked 2+ goals in each of Brisbane’s last four matches.
- Jye Amiss – 2+ Goals 1.55
Jye Amiss has kicked 2+ goals in each of Fremantle’s last seven matches at the MCG.
- Charlie Cameron – 2+ Goals 1.56
Charlie Cameron has kicked 2+ goals in each of Brisbane’s last eight matches in Victoria.
View our line, disposals, goals & match points tips below
