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Resilient Lions dare to dream of back-to-back AFL flags

Newly-crowned AFL premiers Brisbane believe they can go back-to-back after their tough journey to the summit in 2024.

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Police allegedly pepper-sprayed 13-year-old at Sydney rally, legal observers say – as it happened

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Sorry, Sydney, I think it’s my fault you lost the AFL grand final

Was my football-mad family having breakfast with me the flap of the butterfly’s wing that cursed the Swans’ chances?

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AFL grand final with no Victorian teams a ratings hit

The AFL grand final between non-Victorian teams Brisbane and Sydney was the most-watched decider for three years but didn't hit the Matildas' high ratings mark.

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Tiger stars intent on following McQualter to West Coast

Andrew McQualter has been appointed as West Coast's AFL coach with the 38-year-old to take over from Adam Simpson, who departed mid-season.

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Morning Mail: Jim Chalmers to confirm big budget surplus, Israel launches Yemen strikes, Tim Winton writes of our shared anguish

Treasurer points to lower spending; Israel shows no signs of de-escalation in new wave of strikes

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Fagan beams, credits lessons learned for flag triumph

The Lions were greeted by thousands of joyful fans on their return to Brighton Homes Arena, where they sung the team song with their victorious AFLW team.

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Lions' Irishman McKenna relishing second chance in AFL

Brisbane's Irish defender Conor McKenna has become just the second player to win an All-Ireland Gaelic football title and an AFL premiership.

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Lohmann lapped up Aker's advice before AFL grand final

From one Lions showman to another, Kai Lohmann soaked up advice from Jason Akermanis before joining him as a Brisbane premiership player.

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Lions' Mr September Ah Chee delights in AFL rise

Callum Ah Chee told Brisbane's coaches he wanted to play forward and the result was a sublime AFL finals series, culminating in a premiership.

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Swans weren't up for Lions challenge: Fox

Devastated after their second grand final loss in three years, utility Robbie Fox says Sydney were rattled mentally after a dominant first-half from Brisbane.

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Chris Fagan's revival of broken Lions complete

The Brisbane Lions were at rock bottom when Chris Fagan took over as coach and have now completed their climb to the top of the AFL mountain.

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Lion's untold battle and the nod that left Aker in awe

Eric Hipwood has opened up about the injury that almost scuppered his AFL season before finals and the magical moment that made Jason Akermanis say 'wow'.

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'Kept receipts': how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko believes the AFL premiers were galvanised by reports of disharmony early in the 2024 season.

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Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy

Lions had to overcome pain of grand final defeat last year and go the long way through this finals series to claim a first premiership under coach Chris Fagan

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Regrets and resilience set up Lion Berry for AFL glory

Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry drew on his heartbreak against Collingwood and his long-standing resilience to step up in the AFL grand final.

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Swans 'at peace' with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe

Dane Rampe says Sydney are 'at peace' with how they prepared for the grand final after losing by 60 points to Brisbane in their second decider in three years.

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Lions' 'belief' key to AFL flag surge from fifth

Josh Dunkley has hailed the Brisbane Lions' inner belief as key to their march from fifth on the ladder to the AFL premiership.

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Colorado School Accused of Firing Teacher for 'Racist Undertones' After He Called US 'the Greatest Country in the World'

A Colorado school district is getting sued for violating a teacher's rights after he expressed pride about being an American.

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Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag

Seeing pressure as a weakness ahead of the AFL finals, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and his players turned it into a potent weapon throughout September.

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Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has guided his side to two AFL grand finals and a premiership since he was implicated in Hawthorn's historic racism scandal.

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'Selfless' McInerney helped inspire Lions ruck Fort

The Brisbane Lions were on a mission to do it for Oscar McInerney after the popular ruckman was injured during the preliminary final win over Geelong.

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AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale

Lachie Neale felt a pop in his foot as the Brisbane Lions closed out their AFL grand final win over Sydney, but the co-captain says glory was worth the wait.

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Lions coy on Daniher's future after grand final win

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and players are unsure what the future holds for star forward Joe Daniher as he contemplates a shock retirement.

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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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