HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - The Untold Story

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 · Sep 26

'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future

Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish.

AAP · Sep 26

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 · Sep 26

'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 · Sep 26

Brisbane inspired by Fremantle’s Wharfie Time in AFL grand final, says Josh Dunkley

The motivational activation was supposed to help the Dockers towards their first premiership, but it had the opposite effect

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

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 · Sep 26

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 · Sep 26

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 · Sep 26

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

'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 25