Gold Coast Secures First AFL Finals Win Over Fremantle in One-Point Thriller

In a thrilling AFL elimination final, the Gold Coast Suns edged Fremantle by one point thanks to retiring champion David Swallow's behind in the final seconds, securing an 80-79 victory and ending Fremantle star Nat Fyfe's decorated career with a guard of honour. The Suns, with limited finals experience, showed resilience against a Fremantle side that staged a strong comeback late in the game. Meanwhile, the GWS Giants suffered a potential blow when star Darcy Jones appeared to sustain a serious knee injury during their match against Hawthorn, with coach Adam Kingsley visibly distressed and concerns raised about the impact on the Giants' season and future. The Giants rallied impressively after trailing by 42 points, largely due to Josh Kelly's pivotal return from injury, who contributed 14 possessions and two goals in a dominant third-quarter surge that closed the gap to tie the game late. Key players like Finn Callaghan and Tom Green also delivered strong performances to support the Giants’ fight for survival in the finals. The Suns continue their campaign against Brisbane in the upcoming Q-Clash semi-final, while the Giants remain in a tense battle to keep their season alive.