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  "id": 5291112,
  "title": "Live: Dockers and Hawks meet for massive qualifying final clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/live-dockers-and-hawks-meet-for-massive-qualifying-final-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-03/afl-qualifying-final-dockers-hawks-live-blog/107112142"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Good evening and welcome to ABC's online live coverage of the AFL finals series, held at Perth Stadium on a Thursday night. Fremantle's Justin Longmuir and the Dockers are set to kick off their finals campaign against Sam Mitchell and the Hawks. This match marks only the second time Fremantle has won the minor premiership, raising questions about their ability to capitalize on the opportunity. A victory would grant Fremantle a week's rest and another home showdown, with a spot in the grand final on the line. For Hawthorn, this presents a chance to win on the road and take control of the finals series, potentially sparking hopes of flag number 14 for their fans. With my colleague Dean Bilton, I will be providing you with all the action as it unfolds tonight.",
  "summary": "Fremantle's finals campaign starts with a stern test in the west, taking on Hawthorn in the first qualifying final at Perth Stadium. Follow live.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fremantle Dockers face Hawthorn Hawks in finals clash",
    "Fremantle's second minor premiership win raises expectations",
    "Victory secures spot in grand final for Dockers"
  ],
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Live: Dockers and Hawks meet for massive qualifying final clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/live-dockers-and-hawks-meet-for-massive-qualifying-final-clash-5295360",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:12:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "AFL Finals 2026: Fremantle Dockers, Hawthorn Hawks face off in qualifying final in Perth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/afl-finals-2026-fremantle-dockers-hawthorn-hawks-face-off-in",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:16:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "AFL Finals 2026: Fremantle Dockers, Hawthorn Hawks face off in qualifying final in Perth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/afl-finals-2026-fremantle-dockers-hawthorn-hawks-face-off-in-5291364",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:16:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}