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  "id": 8208406,
  "title": "Live: Swans look to continue fairytale finals run against Dockers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/live-swans-look-to-continue-fairytale-finals-run-against-dockers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:29:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/afl-prelim-final-sydney-swans-fremantle-dockers-live-blog/107164694"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AFL fixture list sees Sydney primary contenders to secure a spot in the grand finals as they host minor premiers Fremantle in a preliminary final at the SCG. The Swans have rested for a week following their victory over Brisbane in the qualifying final two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Dockers defeated the Cats last weekend, advancing after an unexpected loss to the Hawks in week one. The live blog will provide updates throughout the match, with all the latest statistics available on the ScoreCentre. Tune in to the live radio commentary as well. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is set to have a chat with officials pre-game. Notable figures attending the event include AFL big-hitters Greg Swann and Andrew Dillon. Good evening, welcome to ABC Sport's live coverage of the AFL finals! Tonight is the preliminary final, with some suggesting these games are more exciting than the grand finals themselves. The match starts at 7:40pm AEST at the SCG. Sydney, despite suspensions to five of its key players, bounced back from their first-round loss to Brisbane, securing a home preliminary final. The first bounce-off is scheduled at 7:40pm AEST, and we look forward to bringing you all the pre-match news and updates.",
  "summary": "Sydney looks to book its spot in another grand final as it hosts minor premiers Fremantle in a preliminary final at the SCG. Follow live.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sydney Swans host minor premiers Fremantle in preliminary final",
    "Dockers defeated Cats last weekend, advancing after Hawks loss",
    "AFL CEO Andrew Dillon to chat with officials pre-game"
  ],
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Live: Swans look to continue fairytale finals run against Dockers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/live-swans-look-to-continue-fairytale-finals-run-against-dockers-8212424",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:29:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "AFL LIVE: Sydney Swans, Fremantle Dockers face off at SCG for grand final place",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/afl-live-sydney-swans-fremantle-dockers-face-off-at-scg-for-grand",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:30:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "AFL LIVE: Sydney Swans, Fremantle Dockers face off at SCG for grand final place",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/afl-live-sydney-swans-fremantle-dockers-face-off-at-scg-for-grand-8212836",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:30:44.000Z"
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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."
}