Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJoel DubberSaturday 26 September 2026 09:58 BSTBrisbane Lions secured their third straight AFL premiership (Getty)The Brisbane Lions secured their third consecutive Australian Football League premiership, defeating the Fremantle Dockers 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in front of 100,023 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Brisbane staged a dramatic late comeback, scoring four goals in the final four minutes to overturn a 17-point deficit and claim their sixth top-flight title.Key forwards Logan Morris and Charlie Cameron shared six goals, with Morris taking a crucial contested mark and kicking two late majors to seal the seven-point victory.Fremantle established control during the second half but were hampered by a leg injury to captain Alex Pearce and a crucial miss in front of goal, denying them a maiden AFL premiership.Lions coach Chris Fagan praised his team's determination after the match, celebrating a historic second three-peat that cements their place in AFL history.In fullBrisbane seal historic three-peat with thrilling win over Fremantle in AFL Grand FinalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in