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Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture

Isaac Heeney didn't have his usual influence in Sydney's grand final defeat after aggravating a stress fracture he managed throughout September.

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Sydney Swans fans’ high hopes soon turn sour as Brisbane Lions roar to victory

‘Painful to watch’: Swans fans feel ‘lost’ after team suffers devastating defeat, once again

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Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith

Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft has emerged from the Lions pride to win the Norm Smith Medal as best afield in his grand final debut.

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Lions find their Roar to hunt down Swans

Katy Perry played her hit song 'Roar' to open the AFL grand final entertainment and it proved prophetic as the Brisbane Lions romped to the premiership.

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Brisbane Lions crush Sydney Swans by 60 points in grand final to win fourth AFL flag

The Brisbane Lions ran rampant at the SCG to win by 60 points and add a fourth premiership to their honours list

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Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans

Will Ashcroft was one of the Brisbane Lions' biggest stars as they capped a stunning season with a dominant 60-point win over Sydney in the AFL grand final.

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AFL grand final 2024: Brisbane Lions defeat Sydney Swans – as it happened

The Lions won their first premiership in 21 years after thumping the Swans 18.12 (120) to 9.6 (60) at the MCG

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Zingers galore as pollies attend grand final breakfast

The jovial tone of North Melbourne's annual AFL grand final breakfast was set early as the prime minister walked in to the strains of I Need a Dollar.

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Hurt of spurned chances drives Victory in Cup final

Melbourne Victory have plenty of motivation from their A-League Men grand final capitulation when they face Macarthur FC in the Australia Cup final.

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Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years

Sydney coach John Longmire says his team "didn't pass the test" as they suffered their second heavy grand final loss in three seasons.

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Lions open time capsule ahead of shot at AFL redemption

Twelve months after losing the AFL grand final in heartbreaking fashion, the Brisbane Lions are drawing inspiration from their loss as they seek redemption.

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AFL fans make pilgrimage to Melbourne as grand final excitement reaches fever pitch

Two out-of-state teams return to their roots for this year’s ultimate match-up – and many of their supporters have followed

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How Longmire unlocked the key to coaching immortality

John Longmire hasn't changed as a person since his teenage days on the family farm, but his AFL coaching evolution at Sydney has been profound and effective.

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Lions back Darcy to hold the fort in grand final duel

Brisbane's back-up ruckman Darcy Fort will go up against Sydney opponent Brodie Grundy in an intriguing AFL grand final duel.

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Lions fans roar as Swans fly high at grand final parade

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have had a pre-game glimpse of their teams as the players paraded through Melbourne's streets ahead of the AFL Grand Final.

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Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.

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Lions' X-factor Rayner ready for grand final stage

Brisbane dynamo Cam Rayner has learnt from a poor 2023 grand final and is ready to grasp his second opportunity at the AFL's biggest stage.

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Papley, Zorko tipped to produce grand final fireworks

Sydney forward Tom Papley and Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko shape as the fire-starters for their respective sides in the AFL grand final.

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Rampe 'shattered' for injured Swans captain Mills

Sydney captain Callum Mills shared a cry with great mate Dane Rampe after he was ruled out of playing in the AFL grand final due to injury.

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Ashcrofts know how hard it is to win an AFL flag

Marcus Ashcroft, a three-time Brisbane premiership player, will be at the MCG with his family to watch eldest son Will play in his first grand final.

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What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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Fagan says Lions, Swans are grand final 'equal-dogs'

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his team and Sydney have equal claims on Saturday's AFL grand final after impressive runs to the MCG premiership decider.

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Brisbane Lions' team for the 2024 AFL grand final

A look at the squad the Brisbane Lions will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans at the MCG.

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Sydney name unchanged line-up, Fort in for McInerney

Sydney captain Callum Mills and midfielder Taylor Adams haven't even made it on to the Swans' emergency list for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane.

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Sydney Swans' team for the 2024 AFL grand final

A look at the squad the Sydney Swans will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

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