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Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.

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Snoop bops, then on-song Lions dance to their own tune

Snoop Dogg was the official AFL grand final entertainment, but it was the Brisbane Lions, and their catchy goal songs, who owned the day against Geelong.

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Brisbane win back-to-back AFL premierships with grand final thumping of Geelong

Brisbane Lions run riot in second half against Geelong Cats to claim 47-point victory as Will Ashcroft awarded second Norm Smith medal in as many years

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Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

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AFL grand final 2025: Brisbane Lions crush Geelong Cats to win back-to-back premierships – as it happened

The Lions defeated the Cats by 47 points in the flag decider at the MCG as Will Ashcroft won his second consecutive Norm Smith medal

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Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.

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AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues

The sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate reward

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Grand-final stage a happy hunting ground for Lion bros

Will and Levi Ashcroft grew up in the thick of grand-final week and the Brisbane Lions brothers will attack their first shot at shared glory against Geelong.

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AFL 2025 grand final: where the Geelong v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Lions can draw on their kicking strength, while the Cats have the edge in midfield – but can the perennial contenders upset the reigning premiers?

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Ablett's wise words give young Cat confidence

Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will lean on mentor Gary Ablett's advice when he lines up on a wing in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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Cats' dynamic duo set to deliver on big stage

Max Holmes will play his first grand final three years after he was Geelong's heartbreak story and he and midfield partner Bailey Smith will be pivotal.

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Party animals, kick-to-kick and Zeus: AFL grand final parade adds splash of colour under grey skies

The absence of a Melbourne giant contesting Saturday’s flag decider was obvious but still fans of all colours came to get a glimpse of their heroes

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Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

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Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.

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'Net negative': Cats' take on GF player availability

Finding a way to cover for Tom Stewart shapes as the biggest grand final conundrum for Geelong coach Chris Scott.

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Timed to perfection: Patrick Dangerfield can cement legacy and power Cats to AFL grand final glory

Geelong’s success has made it easier to manage the veteran in his final years and they can now reap the rewards at an opportune moment

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Taller, leaner, faster: the evolution of the ‘perfect’ AFL body

Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield wowed the AFL world during last week’s preliminary final win against Hawthorn, pushing his 35-year-old body to the limit to propel his team into this year’s Grand Final.

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‘Cloudy but dry’: weather bureau predicts near-perfect conditions for AFL grand final

‘It should remain mostly dry for the entire match, from the first bounce … to full-time,’ Bureau of Meteorology says

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Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

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Comeback Hawks pip Cats to boost top-four hopes

Kristy Stratton has kicked the match-winning goal to launch Hawthorn to a comeback win in Geelong, with Aine McDonagh also influential.

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How lucky Lion rallied for shot at flag after 2024 pain

Brisbane had three fan favourites miss the 2024 grand final because of knee injuries. Darcy Gardiner knows how lucky he is to be the only one tackling Geelong.

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'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

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Lions star picked for grand final, Cats summon ruckman

The Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale has won his race to overcome injury and play in the AFL grand final against a Geelong side to feature ruckman Rhys Stanley.

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Geelong’s cheer squad was a haven for this Cats fan when she needed it the most

The AFL club and its social scene became a huge part of Robyn Cecil’s life, but grew even more important after her husband’s death

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'That next guy': Cats forward out to build on legacy

Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.

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