* With scores level at 42 apiece in the second quarter, Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale took a mark and was bowled over by Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox.
A scuffle ensued but the umpire swallowed his whistle. Boos erupted around the MCG as the two-time Brownlow medallist - who endured another drama-filled grand final week - wandered in and hung his shot out to the right.
* In a foot race with Brisbane's Logan Morris for a loose ball on the wing early in the third quarter, Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce collapsed to the ground and limped off to the bench in the hands of trainers.
The defender did not return, with the Dockers confirming a dreaded Achilles injury, which could sideline him for an extended period if it is fully ruptured.
* Fremantle had much of the running in the third quarter but didn't have much to show for it on the scoreboard. Cometh the moment, cometh Hayden Young.
The Dockers midfielder nailed a dashing goal out of the middle and a huge snap from the boundary to give his side a 10-point lead heading into the final change.
* After the Lions drew within a kick in the final quarter, Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews had the ball knocked from his grasp down the other end. The Lions scrambled a quick kick away but it was marked by Dockers speedster Michael Frederick, who kicked truly for a 10-point lead.
Ryan Lester produced a match-saving tackle to deny Fremantle key forward Josh Treacy in the square. Patrick Voss goaled soon after to put Fremantle 17 points up, with the Dockers hitting the button on Wharfie Time with just over four minutes to play
* Fremantle's secret weapon sparked the Lions midfield and Charlie Cameron snapped a quick reply to silence the Wharfie Time delirium.
Another centre bounce clearance from Will Ashcroft led to a scruffy inside 50. The ball fell to crafty forward Zac Bailey, who produced a miracle snap off one step to bring the Lions back within five points with three and a half minutes to play.
* A brave kick from Neale into the middle opened the door for fellow midfielder Hugh McCluggage to bomb long into the forward 50 as Logan Morris stood tall to claim the mark over Dockers defender Oscar McDonald.
The 21-year-old forward showed character beyond his years to go back and slot the go-ahead goal with a minute to play. The Dockers won the clearance but it was repelled. Will Ashcroft pranced down the other end to handball to Morris, who kicked the sealer and secured a Brisbane three-peat.
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