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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

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

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

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'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 25

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.

AAP · Sep 24

How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise

Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September.

AAP · Sep 24

Lions' scars enrich Brisbane's AFL flag fortunes

Spare a thought for Daniel Rich, who retired after 275 AFL games for the Brisbane Lions just as the side hit their premiership-winning straps.

AAP · Sep 23

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'Attractive' post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight

Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick.

AAP · Sep 23

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires face lengthy bans as AFL condemns ‘dangerous’ behaviour

League says it will work with police to identify those who threw projectiles as premier says targeting umpires is ‘not on’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Lions star Lohmann explains going from zero to hero

After a quiet first-half, Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann turned it on during an epic third quarter to inspire the Lions to an epic preliminary-final triumph.

AAP · Sep 19

Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase

Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 19

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

After battling with injuries this season, Brisbane midfielder Hugh McCluggage produced when it counted in the epic preliminary final against Hawthorn.

AAP · Sep 19

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.

AAP · Sep 18

Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 17

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AAP · Sep 13

'Can we do it?' Lions zero in on rare flag hat-trick

The Brisbane Lions are motivated by the chance to create history as they chase two more wins required to complete a rare AFL premiership 'three-peat'.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Lions rewarded for embracing risk as ‘good Brisbane’ keep AFL flag dream alive

Which Brisbane turn up on any given day can be a mystery but after a qualifying final wake-up call they were too good for Adelaide in every area

AAP · Sep 13

Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat

Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 11

Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line

Two-time defending premiers Brisbane will need to bounce back from a stunting loss to Sydney in a knockout AFL semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba.

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AAP · Sep 11

'Fallen for the same thing': rebound kings remain wary

To think the Lions will bounce back at the Gabba against Adelaide because they've done it before would be repeating the errors of a week ago, Chris Fagan says.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

AFL finals: where the Brisbane v Adelaide semi-final will be won and lost

The Lions are now on the long road to a premiership three-peat as they host the Crows with a preliminary final clash with the Hawks on the line

AAP · Sep 9

'Win some, lose some': Crows on failed bid for top Lion

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the cashed-up Crows will continue to make big plays for rival talent after missing out on luring a Brisbane star.

AAP · Sep 8

Lions cop blast on chin, hunger remains: Dunkley

Noah Answerth wore a moon boot at training as the Lions, set to host Adelaide in an AFL semi-final, prepared their response to a lacklustre Sydney showing.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil

Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in

AAP · Sep 5

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

AAP · Sep 5

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

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