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Oscar Allen celebrates with Brisbane fans at training during the week in the lead-up to the grand final.

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‘Happiest for some time’: How Lions move reinvigorated Allen

Oscar Allen is on the verge of football’s Nirvana, nearly 12 months after he made the incredibly tough decision to leave the club he grew up barracking for and had the honour of captaining.

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Lachie Neale of the Lions arrives at Melbourne Airport.

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JOHNSON: Neale punishment does not fit the crime

Sport needs rules. It also needs people capable of recognising when the rule produces an outcome that is worse for the game than the offence itself, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Fremantle forward Josh Treacy.

AFLVideoPremiumMALTHOUSE: Dockers can’t afford a grand final shootout

The road to a Fremantle premiership is no doubt in how they begin the game — and that doesn’t always mean high scoring but rather not letting the opposition get the upper hand, writes Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Lachie Neale at Brisbane training this week.

AFLNeale ‘really disappointed’ as Lions eye last-ditch appeal

Brisbane star Dayne Zorko says he expects the Lions to do everything possible to fight Lachie Neale’s grand final ban after the Lions star’s suspension was upheld.

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Neale’s ban has been upheld by the AFL tribunal. Nigel Hallett

AFLPremium‘Great legacy’: Young Lion pays tribute to Neale

Lachie Neale’s career at Brisbane seems over after his striking ban was upheld, with teammate Jaspa Fletcher revealing what the departing star has meant to him.

Marco Monteverde

Lachie Neale has been suspended for the grand final.

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The past caught up with Neale at the worst possible time

Lachie Neale wanted the AFL Tribunal to look at his glittering career and clear him for the grand final under exceptional and compelling circumstances, but the panel looked at other behaviour and said no.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale court sketch from the tribunal.

AFLVideoInside Neale’s bombshell tribunal: Everything that unfolded

Lachie Neale has spent this afternoon attempting to be cleared to play in the grand final after being offered a one game ban for striking. Here’s what happened at the tribunal.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle Dockers fan Owen Woolcock at the New York Stock Exchange

AFLVideoPremiumFrom New York Stock Exchange to grand final in one wild day

Passionate Dockers fans are attempting incredible trips to be at the AFL grand final, but none sound as wild as Owen Woolcock who is at a conference in New York all week.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale at Brisbane training on Tuesday morning.

AFLVideoRECAP: Neale learns fate after marathon hearing

It’s the biggest question of grand final week: Will Lachie Neale be freed to play after a marathon four hour hearing we have our answer.

Jake Santa Maria

Lachie Neale will fight for his chance to play in the AFL grand final, with a date set for his tribunal hearing. 

AFL VideoLions hope for good Lach as star’s tribunal date set

Brisbane star Lachie Neale will fight for his chance to play in the AFL grand final, with a date set for his tribunal hearing. 

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Fremantle Dockers secured their place in the Grand Final on Friday.

AviationPremiumQantas, Virgin hiking fares for GF shows duopoly’s grip

Qantas and Virgin Australia are charging between double and quadruple typical prices to fly to Melbourne for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, invoking anger from fans and underscoring their grip on the market.

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Lions ruckman Darcy Fort is ready for the tough task of nullifying Fremantle big man Luke Jackson. Nigel Hallett

AFLPremium‘Unique challenge’: Lion braces for Freo star

Brisbane’s premiership hopes could hinge on whether they can tame one of the AFL’s most dangerous ruckman in Saturday’s grand final.

Marco Monteverde

Lachie Neale must beat a suspension to play in Saturday’s AFL grand final. Albert Perez/Getty Images

AFLPremiumHow Lions plan to clinch flag without star

Brisbane Lions players have declared they can win Saturday’s AFL grand final without talisman Lachie Neale.

Marco Monteverde

Should Brennan Cox play in this year’s grand final?

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What Fremantle should do about Brennan Cox for grand final

Fremantle are chasing history when they take on Brisbane for a chance at their maiden premiership in this year’s grand final. The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes on the big issue ahead of the game.

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Brisbane are a hot chance against the Dockers.

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Where Lions can thwart Dockers’ maiden flag hopes

Brisbane is staring into the mouth of history again - with three successive flags up for grabs when they take on Fremantle at the MCG in Saturday’s grand final.

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AFLPremiumLions star ready to unleash on Hawks

Hugh McCluggage has spent a chunk of the season on the sidelines, but still looms as a key preliminary final weapon for Brisbane.

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Oscar Allen of the Lions during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session.

AFLVideoPremium‘Grateful’ Lion ready for maiden preliminary final

Oscar Allen spent eight seasons at West Coast chasing September football and has found more of it in his first year at the Lions than his entire Eagles career.

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Lions defender Noah Answerth is trying to overcome an ankle injury. Nigel Hallett

AFLPremium‘Hardest game’: Fagan issues huge warning

Lions coach Chris Fagan has torn up the form guide, insisting Brisbane’s dominant August win over Hawthorn counts for nothing.

Marco Monteverde

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AFLPremium‘No-brainer’: Lions star snubs rivals for new deal

An All-Australian has committed to the Lions until the end of 2029, rejecting interest from Melbourne clubs and expansion side Tasmania.

Marco Monteverde

Dejected Adelaide players contemplate their season-ending loss to Brisbane. Picture Lachie Millard

AFLPremiumHow Nicks plans to lead the Crows to a flag

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has backed himself to eventually lead the Crows to an AFL premiership despite a season-ending loss to Brisbane.

Marco Monteverde

Josh Treacy of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLVideoFriday night lights! Dockers prelim time locked in

Fremantle will face Sydney under Friday night lights after the AFL confirmed the preliminary finals fixtures following Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast have stunned Brisbane to claim their first win of 2026.

AFLWEagles open 2026 account with stunning Lions upset

West Coast’s AFLW side have recorded their first victory of 2026 in magnificent style, toppling Brisbane by five points to claim one of their best wins in club history.

Josh Kempton

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AFLPremiumLions’ plan to tame ‘three-headed monster’

Brisbane must silence a “three-headed monster” on Saturday, but Lions coach Chris Fagan warns past heroics offer no guarantee of survival.

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Zac Bailey has been pleased with his form this year. Liam Kidston

AFLPremium‘Plenty more to give’: Fresh boost for Lions

Veteran Dayne Zorko has committed to a 16th Lions season just days after Brisbane locked in star Zac Bailey long-term.

Marco Monteverde