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Knights welcome underdogs tag ahead of NRLW final

Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds.

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No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms

One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.

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AFL grand final 2025: Brisbane Lions crush Geelong Cats to win back-to-back premierships – as it happened

The Lions defeated the Cats by 47 points in the flag decider at the MCG as Will Ashcroft won his second consecutive Norm Smith medal

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Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.

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AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues

The sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate reward

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Advantage Storm: Bellamy admits prep days benefit

Melbourne believe there's clear upside to having two days more than their eventual rivals to prepare for the grand final after an unprecedented schedule tweak.

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Grand-final stage a happy hunting ground for Lion bros

Will and Levi Ashcroft grew up in the thick of grand-final week and the Brisbane Lions brothers will attack their first shot at shared glory against Geelong.

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McVeigh stars as Taipans beat Bullets in nail biter

Cairns have overcome a controversial late referee decision to post a thrilling one-point win over Brisbane, with recruit Jack McVeigh the star of the show.

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Ablett's wise words give young Cat confidence

Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will lean on mentor Gary Ablett's advice when he lines up on a wing in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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Be like Mike: Tyson clips pump up Panthers enforcer

Moses Leota is the prop tasked with halting Brisbane star Payne Haas in the middle, and he'll do so with the help of the baddest man on the planet.

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Party animals, kick-to-kick and Zeus: AFL grand final parade adds splash of colour under grey skies

The absence of a Melbourne giant contesting Saturday’s flag decider was obvious but still fans of all colours came to get a glimpse of their heroes

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Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

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Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.

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Lions to play for injured 'heartbeat' in grand final

Brisbane stars Josh Dunkley and Will Ashcroft have hailed the courage of injured midfielder Jarrod Berry in ruling himself out of the AFL grand final.

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‘Cloudy but dry’: weather bureau predicts near-perfect conditions for AFL grand final

‘It should remain mostly dry for the entire match, from the first bounce … to full-time,’ Bureau of Meteorology says

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The 'larrikin' leading an era of Brisbane Lions success

He might give off "dad" vibes, but Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews leads with a perfect mix of humour and seriousness.

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Brisbane Broncos must fill Carrigan void or perish

Brisbane's forward pack have been put on notice to do their jobs and a bit more against Penrith in the preliminary final to cover the absence of Pat Carrigan.

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Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

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Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Diehard fans have turned out to show their support to their footy heroes ahead of the AFL grand final, with many confident their teams can get it done.

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I once thought the Lions might never win another AFL flag. To go back-to-back would be a dream

Brisbane fans like me saw Michael Voss and Jonathan Brown as heroes of a bygone era, but Chris Fagan may yet bring about a new golden age

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Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek

As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.

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Brisbane kindergarten forced to back down after proposing to charge parents $2,200 for their own children’s art

Craigslea kindergarten’s management committee told parents the centre owed over $40,000 and the fee could help pay off the debt

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Broncos' NRLW star takes aim at Knights fans

Ali Brigginshaw is grateful that Brisbane's NRLW semi-final against Newcastle will be played at Suncorp Stadium and not at the Knights' home ground.

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How lucky Lion rallied for shot at flag after 2024 pain

Brisbane had three fan favourites miss the 2024 grand final because of knee injuries. Darcy Gardiner knows how lucky he is to be the only one tackling Geelong.

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Stars align as AFLW stalwarts Ebony Marinoff and Ally Anderson become first to reach 100-game milestone

In delightful sporting symmetry, the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions will also mark their 100th games as the two inaugural players make history

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