'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale has let slip that Brisbane's third straight AFL premiership was his final game with the Lions. AAP · Sep 26
'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003 Brisbane's three-peat coronation in front of 100,023 fans proved far more remarkable and dramatic than that produced by their club's all-conquering 2003 side. AAP · Sep 26
Brisbane inspired by Fremantle’s Wharfie Time in AFL grand final, says Josh Dunkley The motivational activation was supposed to help the Dockers towards their first premiership, but it had the opposite effect The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it. AAP · Sep 26
Brisbane roar back to seal three-peat and break Fremantle hearts in AFL grand final classic The Brisbane Lions secured a historic third-straight AFL premiership, defeating Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) at the MCG in a barely believable grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight. AAP · Sep 26
Brisbane claim premiership three-peat with AFL grand final win against Fremantle – as it happened The Lions kick the last four goals of the decider to break the Dockers’ hearts and snatch a third straight flag at the MCG The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25
Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat. AAP · Sep 25
'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Brisbane Lions chase historic three-peat having remained AFL’s great constant Excellence has not waned under Chris Fagan and while this is their fourth grand final in a row, it is the first they have gone into as favourites The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners. AAP · Sep 25
Dockers midfielder's big call paying dividends Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights. AAP · Sep 25
AAP · Sep 25 Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.
AAP · Sep 25 Shattered ex-AFL player reveals partner's death A former West Coast Eagles premiership player is being supported by the AFL community after his partner died two days after she gave birth to their daughter.
AAP · Sep 25 How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.
AAP · Sep 25 Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Dockers spearhead backs forwards to stand up in decider Fremantle's key forwards delivered during the home-and-away season but have not been at their best in the lead-up to the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Freo coach wants to emulate Lions' sustained success Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25 Fremantle has already turned purple. A grand final win would send the port city into meltdown Having been left bloodied and bruised over the past 32 years there is now an unwavering belief among fans that their AFL flag drought could finally be over
AAP · Sep 25 Lions star refuses to touch the cup until he wins Oscar Allen got close to an AFL premiership eight years ago, but the Brisbane forward has revealed he is waiting until he wins a flag to touch the cup.
AAP · Sep 25 'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.
AAP · Sep 24 Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.
AAP · Sep 24 AFL star Neale's headline-making final year with Lions After a famous cameo in the 2025 AFL grand final, Lachie Neale's subsequent 12 months with the Brisbane Lions have been nothing short of a soap opera.