Brisbane Lions aim for third straight premiership ahead of clash with Geelong Cats

Brisbane Lions ruckman Darcy Fort said the team is confident ahead of Thursday night’s AFL showdown with the Geelong Cats in Geelong. The Lions entered the match after a 43‑point victory over the Sydney Swans, which Fort described as a reminder of their "superpowers" and a sign that "our best footy is ahead of us."

Both sides sit on nine wins and six losses, with Brisbane in fifth place and Geelong fourth. The Cats enjoy a strong home‑ground advantage, having won ten consecutive games at Kardinia Park, and will be bolstered by the return of star duo Tom Stewart and Bailey Smith. Brisbane, chasing a third consecutive premiership, will look to repeat the success of last year’s Grand Final win over Geelong.