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Snoop bops, then on-song Lions dance to their own tune

Snoop Dogg was the official AFL grand final entertainment, but it was the Brisbane Lions, and their catchy goal songs, who owned the day against Geelong.

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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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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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'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

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Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

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Brisbane beat Collingwood: AFL 2025 first preliminary final – as it happened

The Lions defeat the Magpies by 29 points in a preliminary final at the MCG to book their place in a third consecutive grand final

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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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Geelong defeat Hawthorn: AFL 2025 preliminary final – as it happened

The Cats book a grand final spot as a Patrick Dangerfield masterclass helps them beat the Hawks by 30 points at the MCG

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Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date

Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.

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Brisbane crush Gold Coast to remain king of Queensland and book AFL preliminary final spot

Lions bounce back to defeat Suns by 53 points in second semi-final and set up blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG next Saturday

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Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong

Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.

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Geelong beat Brisbane: AFL 2025 second qualifying final – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: The Cats tamed the Lions with a resounding 16.16 (112) to 11.8 (74) win at the MCG to set up a home preliminary final

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Man jailed for bringing loaded firearm into packed MCG

A man who claimed he brought a loaded revolver to an AFL match to protect himself will remain in custody for at least another five months.

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'Bloody brilliant': Magpie Dad's Army relish finals win

Collingwood's so-called Dad's Army are relishing a rest before hosting a preliminary final at their beloved MCG.

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The AFL's second qualifying final at a glance

A guide to the AFL's second qualifying final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

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'Emotional arousal': how finals will get Lions going

Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.

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'Stern' punishment ahead for MCG gunman

A man caught with a gun at the MCG during an AFL match will serve jail time, after a magistrate warned he faces a stern punishment.

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Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

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It's seventh heaven as veteran Hawks keep on soaring

Veteran Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston has now kicked a career-best 60 goals for the season as the Hawks easily beat Melbourne at the MCG.

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‘D-O-double G at the M-C-G’: Snoop Dogg to perform at 2025 AFL grand final

The AFL has secured another international A-list performer for this year’s grand final with the US rapper to entertain 100,000 fans at the MCG

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Individual brilliance gets Bulldogs over line on a typical Beveridge-era day of AFL footy

Sunday’s crackerjack contest at the MCG against the equally superb Demons was a most welcome heartstopper after weeks of blowouts

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Hawks inspiration Newcombe in clear over Howe collision

Jai Newcombe was cleared of wrongdoing over his huge collision with Collingwood's Jeremy Howe, after which he starred in Hawthorn's crucial win at the MCG.

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Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.

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Brisbane put horror show behind them to thrive on the big stage

The reigning premiers click into gear at the right time of year to break another horror streaks with an ominous victory over Collingwood at the MCG

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Lions roar back in style against flat Magpies

The Brisbane Lions have ended a four-game losing run against Collingwood, taming the Magpies by 27 points at the MCG.

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