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AFL grand final celebrations: Lions the toast of the town, Geelong commiserate after 2025 AFL decider
Brisbane Lions overcame a recent loss to Geelong with a strong second half to secure their second consecutive AFL premiership by 47 points, fans celebrated enthusiastically.
- On Saturday, the Brisbane Lions defeated Geelong by 47 points, 18.14 to 11.9 , before 100,022 fans at the MCG.
- After losing to Geelong three weeks ago, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan said this year's victory is sweeter and praised the team's 'courage and resilience'.
- In the middle, Josh Dunkley and Hugh McCluggage drove the midfield surge while Will Ashcroft, 21, Lions midfielder, gathered 31 disposals and won a second Norm Smith Medal.
- By contrast, in Geelong, fans watched the game at Eastern Beach in rain, and will gather at St Mary's Oval for commiseration while Brisbane hosts a fan day at Brunswick St Oval on Sunday.
- The win positions Brisbane Lions as the AFL's new powerhouse, recalling last year's 60-point demolition of the Sydney Swans and bringing players and supporters relief and pride.
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Busselton-Dunsborough Times
Busselton-Dunsborough TimesFooty fever hits Busselton as Lions roar to glory
The Busselton Pavilion was the place to be on Saturday, as footy fans packed in to witness the Brisbane Lions storm to victory over the Geelong Cats in the 2025 AFL grand final.
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