'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season. AAP · Sep 26
'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions. AAP · Sep 26
'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions' new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag. AAP · 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
Stats that matter: Lions' three-time flag winners Brisbane's epic grand final over Fremantle has landed them a second three-peat and made 14 players triple-premiership Lions. 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
Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback. AAP · Sep 26
'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale has let slip that Brisbane's third straight AFL premiership was his final game with the Lions. 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
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
Kylie Minogue brings the party to AFL grand final with 20 minutes of dizzying, sparkling joy Australia’s pop goddess does what she does best, shifting through five decades of hits while taking flight above MCG The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak. AAP · Sep 26
'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits. AAP · 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
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · Sep 25 'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 25 The Chiefs’ Move From Missouri to Kansas Is More Complicated Than Many Fans Realize We surveyed fans in the Arrowhead Stadium parking lot and found mixed feelings about the move across state lines planned for 2031.
AAP · Sep 25 Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners.
AAP · Sep 25 Dockers midfielder's big call paying dividends Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights.
AAP · Sep 25 Shattered ex-AFL player reveals partner's death A former West Coast Eagles premiership player is being supported by the AFL community after his partner died two days after she gave birth to their daughter.
AAP · Sep 25 How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.
AAP · Sep 25 Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Freo coach wants to emulate Lions' sustained success Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.