Hayden Young's three-quarter-time goal sparked Dockers' Grand Final charge
Hayden Young's three-quarter-time goal sparked Fremantle's comeback from 27 points down to reach the Grand Final.
Fremantle was heading for playoff heartbreak, trailing by 27 points in Friday night's preliminary final against Sydney. Hayden Young's left boot changed everything.
The 25-year-old launched a goal at the boundary on the three-quarter-time siren that ignited his teammates. Young knew immediately it was through, turned to the fans who were giving him a bit of lip and let them know he was pretty happy.
In the final quarter, the Dockers kicked five more unanswered goals to qualify for the second Grand Final in club history. For Young, the moment came after years battling soft tissue injuries, illness and concussions since being drafted pick No.7 in 2019.
He posted eight disposals in that crucial final quarter.
- 25 years
- Young's age
- 27 points
- First half deficit
- 5 unanswered
- Final quarter goals
- Pick 7 in 2019
- Draft position
Why it mattersOne brilliant moment under pressure can shift an entire game and season, showing how resilience and timing matter in sport.
AustraliaFremantle reaches the AFL Grand Final for the second time in the club's history, bringing the west coast back to football's biggest match.
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