Critical moments will haunt Dockers: Voss Patrick Voss admitted there were moments he would love to have back after Fremantle threw away a significant lead late in their grand-final defeat to Brisbane. AAP · 1h ago
New Docker dad puts grand-final pain into perspective New father Sam Switkowski shared his pride and gratitude after playing his last game for Fremantle in their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat. AAP · 2h ago
'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season. AAP · 5h ago
'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions. AAP · 7h ago
When it mattered most in the AFL grand final Brisbane were at their imperious best The question of how the Dockers blew their shot at glory will haunt them for years, but the story of this grand final was the magnificence of the Lions The Guardian - AU · 9h ago
How Lions star chimed in to make 'Wharfie Time' his own Brisbane superstar Will Ashcroft lit up the MCG after Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in the AFL grand final to deliver the Lions a third straight premiership. AAP · 13h ago
Justin Longmuir's message to 'devastated' Dockers Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves. AAP · 13h ago
Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat. AAP · 13h ago
'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 · 15h ago
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 · 16h ago
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 · 16h ago
Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak. AAP · 18h ago
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 · 21h ago
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
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 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 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 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 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.
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.