AFL finals race over as Fremantle miss out and Carlton qualify despite heartbreaking loss

Carlton have escaped the most painful of heartbreak after Port Adelaide’s win over Fremantle sealed their spot in the AFL finals.

Earlier on Sunday, the Blues let slip the chance to seal their spot in the eight beyond all doubt with a win over St Kilda, who kicked a match-winning goal with seconds left in the game to keep Fremantle’s season alive.

But the Dockers were unable to pick Carlton’s pocket and jump them into eighth spot, going down to the Power 9.13 (67) to 13.9 (87) at Optus Stadium in the final game of the home and away season.

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It sets up a mouth-watering set of elimination finals in a fortnight’s time, where Brisbane will host Carlton at the Gabba and the Western Bulldogs will welcome Hawthorn to Marvel Stadium after they booked their tickets to September action with a win over GWS.

Port’s win also means they have sealed second spot on the ladder and rights to host a qualifying final against Geelong.

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