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Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.

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Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.

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The O'Connor triplets of County Kerry are no more

Mark O'Connor has "a few suspects" back in Ireland after the Geelong defender's Wikipedia page was giving a whole different picture of his family life.

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Superstitions make way for AFL grand final traditions as Lions fans get used to success

Brisbane diehards are forming new and old September habits as the club prepares to face Geelong in a third straight decider on Saturday

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Parochialism or just vibes? How to pick a team to cheer for in the AFL grand final

With no overwhelming sentimental favourite in this year’s decider, neutral followers are left with the question: which team do I dislike less?

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Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.

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Cats forward heeds lesson for Andrews grand final duel

Geelong forward Shannon Neale felt he let his teammates down opposed to Brisbane star Harris Andrews earlier this year and is desperate to make amends.

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Dream AFL grand final offers chance to stake claim to being among greatest of this era

Saturday’s mouth-watering showdown between Brisbane and Geelong will begin to decide whether either belongs in illustrious company

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'Turning the screws': Cats rallied after big injury

While Tom Stewart's concussion was a massive blow to Geelong, his fellow defenders quickly adapted in their preliminary final win.

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All Of The Iconic Fashion Moments From The AFL’s 2025 Brownlow Medal Red Carpet

The night of nights for AFL is finally here: the Brownlow Medal. So, here are some of the best looks from the Brownlows Red Carpet.

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AFL grand final 2025: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Geelong and Brisbane

Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and what happens it it’s a draw? We’ve got you covered

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Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

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Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

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Suns' Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset

Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.

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Second flag would mean even more to electric Cat

Tyson Stengle resurrected his AFL career in Geelong's premiership year in 2022 but a second flag would mean even more than that breakthrough.

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Daicos the pick in five-man Brownlow Medal race

Collingwood star Nick Daicos is the short-priced Brownlow Medal favourite in a hot field that includes grand final-bound Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith.

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Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final

After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final.

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Neale talks up grand final chances after solid training

A training session on Saturday morning that featured speed work has added to Lachie Neale's optimism about returning for Brisbane in the AFL grand final.

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Lions beat Magpies, book grand final against Cats

Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane will play Geelong in next Saturday's grand final after shaking off Collingwood in the last quarter of their preliminary final.

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Late umpire controversy as Cats edge Power in AFLW epic

Port Adelaide have endured a day of double heartbreak, falling to Geelong by five points and losing defender Janelle Cuthbertson to another ACL tear.

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Guthrie lends injured star support as Cats eye AFL GF

Geelong have a huge hole to fill with Tom Stewart ruled out of the grand final, but Zach Guthrie believes the Cats can hold up without their injured star.

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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.

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'Really difficult': Dangerfield devastated for Stewart

Patrick Dangerfield's joy at Geelong winning through to the grand final was tempered by losing friend and teammate Tom Stewart for the game with concussion.

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Vintage Patrick Dangerfield leads Geelong into AFL grand final with win over Hawthorn

Cats defeat Hawks 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) at the MCG as their 35-year-old captain scores three goals in preliminary final

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Star hurt as Cats claw past Hawks into AFL grand final

Led by Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong have rallied to dominate Hawthorn and progress to next week's AFL grand final against Collingwood or Brisbane.

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