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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

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

Brisbane Lions chase historic three-peat having remained AFL’s great constant

Excellence has not waned under Chris Fagan and while this is their fourth grand final in a row, it is the first they have gone into as favourites

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

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Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple

Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.

AAP · Sep 25

Wet and wild: AFL grand final shapes as soggy affair

Brisbane and Fremantle players are bracing for damp conditions at the MCG, with the forecast pointing to the wettest grand final in decades.

AAP · Sep 24

Fremantle Dockers fans dream of Wharfie-time AFL glory

After decades of being starved of AFL premiership success, Fremantle fans are praying the tide finally turns as they prepare to make the pilgrimage to the MCG.

AAP · Sep 24

AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo

AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 23

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Brisbane Lions defeat Hawthorn Hawks in AFL preliminary final – as it happened

Hugh McCluggage kicked a match-winning goal in the last minute as the Lions booked a grand final spot in a thriller against the Hawks

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 19

Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat

Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.

AAP · Sep 18

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 17

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 14

NFL fever Down Under y'all as fans bask in MCG clash

American football fans have travelled from across Australia and the world to witness a US sporting spectacle.

AAP · Sep 11

Niners upset Rams as MCG shines in NFL first Down Under

More than 100,000 fans piled into the MCG to witness the San Francisco 49ers beat their rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia's first NFL regular-season game.

AAP · Sep 11

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AAP · Sep 10

San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 10

Everything you need to know about the NFL in Melbourne

The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia is set to get underway on Friday, and it will be a historic moment for the sport.

The Conversation · Sep 10

The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

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AAP · Sep 8

'New levels': Pacific to reap rewards from MCG NFL game

Star LA Rams receiver Puka Nacua has outlined how the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will benefit the Pacific community.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Dangerfield bends AFL elimination final to his will as Geelong end Carlton’s fairytale run

Cats defeat Blues by 33 points as their captain kicks five goals at the MCG to set up a semi-final showdown with the Dockers

AAP · Sep 3

'Long haul': NFL's bold plan for future Aussie games

Ahead of the NFL's landmark regular-season game at the MCG, league officials have declared they want to play games in Australia every year.

AAP · Aug 31

Lions legend's query on Freo flag hopes

The Brisbane Lions are proven performers at the MCG but there are still doubts over minor premier Fremantle's ability to stand up on the game's biggest stage.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat

The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

Western Bulldogs hang on for wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren

The Dogs beat Collingwood by three points after Tim Membrey sliced a last-gasp chance in an all-time classic AFL final at the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – as it happened

Dogs hang on for a three-point victory as Tim Membrey misses a last-gasp set shot to snatch victory for the Pies at the MCG

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