Coleman Medallist's bold 2025 AFL Grand Final prediction

While we're still a couple of months away from the start of the AFL season, fans and pundits alike are beginning to look into their crystal balls to make predictions about the upcoming campaign.

One of those experts who has had a crack at a bold prediction is former Coleman Medallist and SEN WA host Scott Cummings, who has made a bold early Grand Final prediction.

Speaking on SEN'S Off The Bench, Cummings picked Carlton to play in their first decider of this millenium, while picking Fremantle to meet them on the last Saturday in September as the Dockers chase their elusive first AFL flag.

“I went with a Fremantle vs Carlton Grand Final,” Cummings said on SEN's Off the Bench.

Fremantle, who finished ninth last year, lost their final four games to blow their chance at finals.

The Dockers beat both Grand finalists last season in the Lions and the Swans and boast one of the brightest young lists in the competition.

Carlton, on the other hand, finished eighth and limped into finals with a long injury list, finding themselves 60-0 down against the Lions in the elimination final.

“If Carlton can keep their injury list in check, then I think they’ve got everything in place,” Cummings said.

Carlton begin their 2025 season when they slot back into the traditional timeslot of Thursday night football, taking on Richmond at the MCG on March 13.

As for Fremantle, they'll kick their season off away from home against Geelong on March 15.