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Premier, Norm Smith Medal and first goal: Fox Footy pundits deliver ultimate GF Crystal Ball

Fox Footy's 25 pundits have tipped Fremantle to beat Brisbane in the 2026 AFL Grand Final, with 14 experts backing the Dockers.

Premier, Norm Smith Medal and first goal: 24 Fox Footy pundits deliver ultimate GF Crystal Ball

The Long Sip
What happened

Fox Footy surveyed 25 pundits ahead of the 2026 AFL Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

The detail

Fourteen of the 25 experts tipped Fremantle, with many pointing to Champion Data's Premiership Window as a key reason.

What it means

Brisbane backers predicted a bigger winning margin on average, suggesting Lions tipsters expect a more dominant performance if they win.

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What readers are saying

PortaugustErnie
The Premiership Window graphic has an almost perfect record with 18 of the past 20 premiers sitting in that top six for both points for and points against. That is why Lyon is sticking with Fremantle even if the Lions are in form.
HomeMumLou
The average winning margin for the Lions tipsters being 27 points is a gotcha. It shows those who back Brisbane expect a solid win not a close one.
Dan
Dockers tipped by 14 out of 25 yet margins stay tight.
TurkishAusHala
Only the Dockers sit inside the Premiership Window this year because of their defensive ranking. The Lions miss it entirely on that measure. That is the detail most people will overlook when the game starts on Saturday. 😊

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