Hawks Complete Stunning Upset Over Freo to Clinch Prelim Berth The AFL's qualifying finals have often been a proving ground for teams looking to test their mettle against the best of the competition.
This year, however, it was Hawthorn who played the spoiler, defeating minor premiers Fremantle by 32 points in Perth.
The result has sent shockwaves through the league, leaving many to wonder if the Dockers' dominance during the home and away season was nothing more than a mirage.