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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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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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Sharks left speechless after pulling off NRLW first

Cronulla coach Tony Herman was lost for words after his NRLW team managed an unprecedented shut-out against Brisbane to seal a maiden grand final berth.

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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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Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows

Brisbane have kicked the last two goals to pip Adelaide by two points in an AFLW thriller between the perennial powerhouses.

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Qantas engineers warn of ‘flight disruptions’ in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane as they walk off job over pay

But the national carrier says contingencies are in place to prevent traveller chaos in capital cities on Monday morning

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Roosters to face Cronulla in NRLW grand final

The Sydney Roosters have beaten reigning champions Newcastle for a place in the NRLW grand final against Cronulla, who upset minor premiers Brisbane.

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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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Lions star Neale celebrates premiership in moon boot

Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale will keep celebrating the club's premiership even though he faces a long recovery from a serious heel injury.

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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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Denmark and Brussels win bids to host 2029 and 2030 Road World Championships

UCI award 2030 Track World Championships to Brisbane

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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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GF loss to Brisbane hurts more than 2022: Warner

Experiencing a horror case of grand final deja vu, Sydney star Chad Warner says their gutting loss to Brisbane hurts more than their 2022 shortcomings.

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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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