Geelong and Brisbane might not have the fiercest of rivalries. Even across four finals in the past six seasons, any friction has been built on a begrudging respect. But a dream matchup in the 2025 AFL grand final could change the tone – and go a long way to deciding which club can stake the first claim to being the greatest of recent times.
This year’s decider will be the first time the Cats and Lions have met in a VFL/AFL grand final. The long route to crossing paths in the most important game of the year includes the 98 seasons before Fitzoy merged with Brisbane in 1996. It is a mouth-watering showdown that has been coming, as the Cats and Lions have become perennial contenders as much as powerhouse clubs. It is a clash between a pair of competition heavyweights that should be well worth the wait.
