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The AFL's second qualifying final at a glance

A guide to the AFL's second qualifying final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

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'Emotional arousal': how finals will get Lions going

Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.

AAP

'Stern' punishment ahead for MCG gunman

A man caught with a gun at the MCG during an AFL match will serve jail time, after a magistrate warned he faces a stern punishment.

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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

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It's seventh heaven as veteran Hawks keep on soaring

Veteran Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston has now kicked a career-best 60 goals for the season as the Hawks easily beat Melbourne at the MCG.

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‘D-O-double G at the M-C-G’: Snoop Dogg to perform at 2025 AFL grand final

The AFL has secured another international A-list performer for this year’s grand final with the US rapper to entertain 100,000 fans at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

Individual brilliance gets Bulldogs over line on a typical Beveridge-era day of AFL footy

Sunday’s crackerjack contest at the MCG against the equally superb Demons was a most welcome heartstopper after weeks of blowouts

The Guardian - AU

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Hawks inspiration Newcombe in clear over Howe collision

Jai Newcombe was cleared of wrongdoing over his huge collision with Collingwood's Jeremy Howe, after which he starred in Hawthorn's crucial win at the MCG.

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Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.

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Brisbane put horror show behind them to thrive on the big stage

The reigning premiers click into gear at the right time of year to break another horror streaks with an ominous victory over Collingwood at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

Lions roar back in style against flat Magpies

The Brisbane Lions have ended a four-game losing run against Collingwood, taming the Magpies by 27 points at the MCG.

AAP

'One thing left to do' as Lion mids eye MCG redemption

The most recent two AFL premiers will meet at the MCG, where the fired-up Brisbane Lions will aim to scratch an 11-year itch against Collingwood.

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Lions forced to 'face the music' before Magpies clash

Ahead of an MCG battle with Collingwood, Lachie Neale found some closure in watching a replay of the Lions' poor outing against Gold Coast.

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Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

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Inside the Lions celebrations after securing series victory against Australia

The Lions wrapped up series victory with a game to spare after producing their biggest ever Test comeback at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG

The Independent UK

Lions roar to series victory over Australia after dramatic win in second Test epic

Australia 26-29 Lions: Hugo Keenan’s contentious late try gave the Lions victory on a magical night at the MCG

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Wallabies shattered after last-gasp loss to Lions

A British and Irish Lions try in the final minute has seen the Wallabies go down 29-26 at the MCG, which meant a series loss with a Test to play.

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Reaction key after Lions' rare QClash fizzer

Bullied by little brothers Gold Coast, Brisbane will need to bounce back fast when they head to the MCG to face Collingwood.

The Independent UK

Australia v British & Irish Lions live: Hugo Keenan breaks Wallabies’ hearts in thrilling finale at raucous MCG

Hugo Keenan struck in the last minute to deny the Wallabies a famous win at the MCG with the Lions clinching the series win after an unforgettable Test match

The Guardian - AU

Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum urges Lions to take chance to make dreams come true

Victory in Saturday’s second Test at the MCG would clinch a series victory over Australia.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry to Lions ahead of second Test: ‘Not all games are equal’

The Lions will hope to seal the series against Australia at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Chessum faces biggest challenge in rival Skelton as Lions await ‘different beast’

The Leicester forward makes first Lions Test start against Wallabies at the MCG as he collides with mountainous adversary

The Independent UK

Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

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