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Brisbane Lions secure AFL premiership three-peat

Overview

The Brisbane Lions have secured their third consecutive AFL premiership, completing a three-peat with a dramatic seven-point comeback victory over the Fremantle Dockers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In front of a crowd of 100,023, Brisbane overcame a 17-point deficit late in the match, scoring four goals in the final four minutes to win 96-89. This victory marks the Lions’ first ‘three-peat’ since their 2001-2003 dynasty.

Will Ashcroft recorded 31 disposals during the comeback, while forwards Logan Morris and Charlie Cameron provided essential offensive support, combining for six goals. For Fremantle, Patrick Voss contributed three goals, but the team was unable to maintain their lead. Fremantle's Caleb Serong described the late loss of the lead as “horrific.”

In a rare outcome, Fremantle's Shai Bolton was awarded the 2026 Norm Smith Medal, becoming the first player in 21 years to receive the honor while playing for the losing side. Brisbane coach Chris Fagan praised his team's resilience while acknowledging that Fremantle had performed better for much of the match, noting they “deserved to win” for much of the game.

Entities

Brisbane Lions · Chris Fagan · Fremantle · Shai Bolton · Lachie Neale

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Brisbane Lions secure AFL three-peat with dramatic comeback win over Fremantle

    The Brisbane Lions achieved a historic three-peat, overcoming a late 17-point deficit to defeat the Fremantle Dockers by seven points in the AFL Grand Final at the MCG.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Brisbane Lions trio eyes legacy as Grand Final approaches

    Brisbane Lions players Will Ashcroft, Levi Ashcroft, and Jaspa Fletcher aim to continue their families' legacies as the team approaches the AFL Grand Final.

Sources

7news.com.au · afl.com.au · americanindependent.com · archynewsy.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · communitynews.com.au · independent.co.uk · m.smh.com.au · perthnow.com.au · theage.com.au · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history