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Australian Rules-Brisbane Hold Off Fremantle in Thriller to Win Third Straight AFL Grand Final
Brisbane erased a 17-point deficit in the final four minutes to complete a second straight three-peat and deny Fremantle its first premiership.
- The Brisbane Lions secured their third consecutive premiership on Saturday, defeating the Fremantle Dockers 96 to 89 before 100,023 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Seeking their first flag since joining the league in 1995, Fremantle held a 17-point lead with four minutes remaining before the Lions mounted an improbable comeback.
- Brisbane coach Chris Fagan instructed his players to use Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' bells as a counter-attack signal, turning the crowd activation into a rallying cry for the Lions.
- Late goals from Logan Morris confirmed the comeback, while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce watched from the sidelines after sustaining an Achilles injury in the third quarter.
- The Lions' victory marks their second three-peat in club history, leaving Fremantle fans to endure a 32-year premiership drought despite the team's strong season performance.
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The Lions celebrate after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 26, 2026. (Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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Total News Sources40
Leaning Left11Leaning Right6Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 32%
R 24%
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