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The 2026 AFL Grand Final
Concluded — How it ended →
Where it stands
Brisbane came from 17 points down with barely four minutes left to beat Fremantle 96–89 in the September 26 AFL Grand Final, securing its third consecutive premiership. The match ended with the final siren; no further development about the final is reported.
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The story so far
Brisbane’s four-goal finish breaks Fremantle hearts and seals a three-peat
Fremantle led by 17 with barely four minutes left. Brisbane’s four-goal finish delivered a third straight flag, while coach Chris Fagan’s future remains open.
History
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Who's involved
People
Chris FaganAustralian rules football player and coach1 report
Organizations
Brisbane LionsAustralian rules football club1 report
Fremantle Football ClubAustralian rules football club in Western Australia1 report
Places
- Brunswick StreetBrunswick St, Melbourne VIC, Australia1 report
- Melbourne Cricket GroundBrunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Australia1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
50 sources26 outlets1 video2 wire copies
afl.com.au10
- Match report: Brisbane Lions beat Fremantle Dockers in epic Grand Final
- Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan torn on going again or going out on top
- Match report: It's Wharfie Time! Fremantle Dockers give Brisbane Lions the old heave-ho to win first flag
- Flag veterans and GF debutants shine: Every Brisbane player rated 2026 AFL Grand Final Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions
- Stars Caleb Serong, Luke Jackson, Shai Bolton, Hayden Young rise to occasion, tall Mason Cox unable to impact: Every Fremantle Dockers player rated
- 'No sugar-coating it': Wharfie Time not the issue as Fremantle Dockers reel from Grand Final loss
- 'One more year': Fans plead with Chris Fagan at Brisbane Lions' Sunday celebrations
- The tricky waters Brisbane Lions, Chris Fagan must navigate in three-peat bid
- Brisbane Lions blitz over Geelong Cats in 2025 Grand Final seals back-to-back flags
- 'It was a bold plan, and it's come off': Fagan, post Grand Final
canberratimes.com.au5
- 'One more year': Lions fans go wild for coach Fagan | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
- Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
- 'A stack of heart': how Lions matched the class of 2003 | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
- Third time's the charm as Lions leap into AFL history | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
- 'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
kyfreepress.com.au2
wikipedia.org2
ABC News (Australia)1First1 video
aflmstats.com1
The Independentindependent.co.uk1
The Straits Timesstraitstimes.com1
thenewdaily.com.au1