AFL Finals Week 1 2026 LIVE scores: Fremantle Dockers vs Hawthorn Hawks Qualifying Final results, video highlights, latest news; Finals week 1 team changes; Hawks set to flip finals on its head with s
The Hawthorn Hawks secured a surprise victory over the Fremantle Dockers in the first week of the 2026 AFL Finals. The result alters the upcoming finals schedule, removing the need for a field conversion at the MCG.
Why it matters
The outcome significantly impacts the AFL finals bracket and logistics for major sporting venues in Australia.
Sport AFL AFL AFL finals AS IT HAPPENED: Injured Docker in tears as Hawks cause stunning upset Nic Negrepontis Updated September 3, 2026 - 1.09pm . First published at 8.14am
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