Fremantle requests iconic Wharfie Time for Grand Final
Fremantle can request to use its trademark Wharfie Time activation at next week's Grand Final. But the AFL must approve it.
Fremantle reached just the second Grand Final in its history. Fremantle beat Sydney on Friday.
The club wants to use Wharfie Time. It's their signature in-stadium moment.
AC/DC's Hells Bells blares and screens flash purple. This fires up the crowd.
Fremantle has used it sometimes at home games in recent years. Most recently they used it during their semi-final win over Geelong.
The AFL runs the Grand Final, not the clubs. So the Dockers must request the activation.
They wait for approval early next week. The winner of Saturday's preliminary final between Hawthorn and Brisbane will be Fremantle's opponent.
- Second in history
- Club Grand Final appearances
- AC/DC's Hells Bells
- Song
- Semi-final vs Geelong
- Most recent use
Why it mattersFan traditions can shape the mood of a Grand Final. Fremantle's request tests what atmosphere tricks the AFL allows.
AustraliaIf approved, Australians will see Fremantle's purple flash on the MCG during the Grand Final for the first time.
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