After losing to Claremont just weeks ago in the qualifying final, South Fremantle have won when it matters most taking home the 2020 Premiership by just 3 points.

THE BULLDOGS ARE PREMIERS!!! 🏆@SFFCBulldogs pic.twitter.com/glKyCQ9VIK

— WAFL (@WAFLOfficial) October 4, 2020

Key forward Alec Waterman threatened all day for Claremont kicking three. Zachary Strom the leading goal kicker for South Freo with 2 & 16 disposals.

Q3|

That’s three for Waterman and @ClaremontTigers hit the front.

🐶4.10 (34)
🐯5.6 (36)#WAFLGF

— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) October 4, 2020

In front of a 10,000 strong crowd at Fremantle Community Oval – both sides were neck and neck at three quarter time the Tigers leading by 2 points.

Big day for WA footy and what a cracker of a game we have on our hands.

3 points the difference in the final term between @ClaremontTigers & @SFFCBulldogs https://t.co/qGvtV6M6vE

— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) October 4, 2020

Final quarter goals from Mason Shaw and the sealer from Jimmy Miller was however enough to get Bulldogs over the line.

The final score Claremont 6.7 (43)  to South Fremantle 6.10 (46)

Special moment for @SFFCBulldogs – players are now receiving their premiership medals. #WAFLGF https://t.co/VhMfiBI54k

— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) October 4, 2020

Despite the loss, Claremont’s Jye Bolton took home the prestigious Simpson medal for a best on ground performance racking up 35 disposals (21 kicks and 14 handballs).

It was a hard day for Jye Bolton with the @ClaremontTigers going down in the final by 3 points…. but he has picked up The Simpson medal for his performance.

35 disposals (21 kicks, 14 handballs) #WAFLGF pic.twitter.com/MM6B0OQVpB

— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) October 4, 2020

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