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Lions Star Cleaned up by Hawks Co-Captain in AFL Prelim
Thousands of fans filled the MCG hours early as Hawthorn and Brisbane fought for a grand final place.
- On Saturday, Hawthorn hosts the Brisbane Lions at the MCG in a preliminary final, with the winner advancing to next Saturday's grand final against Fremantle.
- The Hawks enter rested after a week off following their qualifying final win, while the Lions arrive on the back of a strong victory against the Crows last week.
- At the first centre bounce, Hawthorn midfielder Newcombe collided with star Lions veteran Lachie Neale. Commentator Garry Lyon likened the incident to the 1989 grand final collision, saying, "It's got shades of Brereton and Mark Yeates in 1989."
- Thousands of fans filled the MCG and MCC Members Stand, with the Yarra Park precinct packed hours before the first bounce despite the ground hosting an NFL match just over a week ago.
- Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expressed confidence his two-time premiers will fire today, drawing strength from a strong Victorian following. The match begins at 5:15pm AEST, with the winner joining Fremantle in next week's grand final.
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AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Brisbane Lions face off in preliminary final at MCG as Dunstall dreams of Hawks win
Hawthorn play Brisbane Lions in the preliminary final of the 2026 AFL premiership season at the MCG, Melbourne at 5.15pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time. Why Brisbane Lions are wearing black armbands.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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