Test hopeful Josh Inglis has been sent home from South Africa with a fractured finger, leaving him in a race to be fit for the series opener on October 9.

Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it.

Fremantle’s shattered captain Alex Pearce has pledged his side will “fight and be back here again” after their premiership dream turned into a grand final nightmare.

Fremantle star Shai Bolton has been awarded the Norm Smith Medal in a losing side in a shock decision following Brisbane’s grand final victory at the MCG. SEE THE VOTES

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley has revealed it was Fremantle’s Wharfie Time cry late in the fourth term that sparked their miraculous run to the third-straight grand final triumph.

The Brisbane Lions have completed a fairytale comeback in the final minutes to win their third premiership in three years.

Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal, taking the individual honour despite his Dockers losing a thrilling grand final to the Brisbane Lions by seven points.

Bjorn Baker said an Everest run for Warwoven was doubtful despite a dominant Golden Rose win on Saturday.

With just a minute remaining, a clutch set shot from Logan Morris put the Lions up by just a point – Chris Fagan’s men then holding on for dear life.