That was a preliminary final that lived up to expectations. But once Brisbane got the game on their own terms they were simply too good for Collingwood. The Magpies might rue a contentious non-call for a free to Jamie Elliott in the dying stages but the longer-lasting concern will be their inability to match the Lions’ midfield.
Thanks for following along – hope to have you back next week as Geelong and Brisbane meet in a grand final for the first time.
Full-time: Collingwood 11.5.71 - Brisbane 15.10.100
Brisbane will face Geelong in the 2025 AFL grand final after a 29-point victory over Collingwood at the MCG. The Lions were challenged in the second term as the Magpies booted seven goals to none, but the reigning premiers rediscovered their strength at stoppages and had too many options in attack.
After defeating the side that broke their hearts in the decider two years ago, the Lions are now into a third consecutive grand final for what looms as a mouth-watering clash between a pair of modern-day powerhouses.
THE LIONS ARE THROUGH TO THE 2025 TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL!!!#AFLFINALS pic.twitter.com/T6oQhhXM1r
— AFL (@AFL) September 20, 2025
