Freo fan returns to Grand Final with son, 13 years later
Narelle Rodgers returns to watch Fremantle chase their first premiership, 13 years after her last Grand Final visit in her father's memory.
Narelle Rodgers will drive to the MCG on Saturday with her 8-year-old son Logan to watch Fremantle take on Brisbane Lions. Narelle Rodgers' last Grand Final was in 2013, when Freo lost to Hawthorn by 15 points.
Narelle Rodgers attended in honor of her late father, a migrant who landed in Fremantle years before. This time, she gets to share the experience with her son.
When a friend told her they had scored tickets through the ballot system, she cried. "It's just been a long time coming," she said.
Freo supporters have backed their team through decades as underdogs. Narelle sums it up: even if they don't win, they'll be proud of what the club has achieved this season.
- 13 years
- Years since last Grand Final
- 8 years old
- Son's age
- 15 points to Hawthorn
- 2013 loss margin
- Saturday, September 26
- Game date
Why it mattersA family milestone in one of Australian sport's most anticipated Grand Finals, tying together generations of supporter loyalty and personal loss.
AustraliaFremantle fans across regional Australia and beyond will be watching Saturday's Grand Final with hopes of their first premiership title.
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