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Freo frenzy! Fans pack out open training to cheer on Fremantle Dockers ahead of grand final

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Frenzied Fremantle fans have packed out Dockers HQ to cheer on their heroes, with the Purple Army thrilled to get a glimpse of their side’s final training session in Perth before Saturday’s grand final.

Fans at Freo HQ on Wednesday.
Camera IconFans at Freo HQ on Wednesday. Credit: Michael Wilson/The West Australian

The club’s main session at Cockburn ARC on Wednesday morning was a ticketed event, with all 3000 available places quickly snapped up by eager Dockers fans.

Mason Cox.
Camera IconMason Cox. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian

And they all cheered loudly and proudly in their last chance to see their team before they head to the MCG to take on Brisbane in their second-ever appearance in a season decider.

Plenty of one-time Dockers came down to get a look at the session, including a member of their side from their most recent appearance in the grand final in Lee Spurr, who lined up against Hawthorn in 2013.

Corey Wagner and Nathan O'Driscoll.
Camera IconCorey Wagner and Nathan O'Driscoll. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian

Kepler Bradley, Nathan Wilson, Brandon Matera, Jesse Crichton, Ash Prescott and Daniel Bandy were also among the former Fremantle players in the crowd.

Justin Longmuir.
Camera IconJustin Longmuir. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian

Some fans even climbed on top of their vehicles atop the hill looking over the ground to get a long-range glimpse of training.

A fan watching training from the top of the hill.
Camera IconA fan watching training from the top of the hill. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian

More to come

Josh Treacy.
Camera IconJosh Treacy. Credit: Michael Wilson/The West Australian

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