AFL grand final recap: Brisbane Lions claim back-to-back premierships in emphatic fashion

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Lachie Neale (left) and Harris Andrews of the Lions (right) celebrate with the 2024 and 2025 Premiership Cups.
Lachie Neale (left) and Harris Andrews of the Lions (right) celebrate with the 2024 and 2025 Premiership Cups. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

AFL : Brisbane has sealed their place in history with back-to-back premierships in a dominating second-half against Geelong.

Saturday’s clash was the first grand final since 1909 to have level scores at half-time but the deadlock couldn’t last.

And when it broke, it was a Lions flood.

Recap all the action from the MCG below!

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The timeline

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The toll

Jeremy Cameron played on in the second half but he was down to one arm and had it slung in the rooms post game.

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Sea of maroon

The Lions fans are loving a second chance to bask in glory!

Lions fans celebrate victory.
Lions fans celebrate victory. Credit: via Getty Images
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Time to party!

The Lions’ celebrations are in full swing after they were presented the premiership cup.

The Lions pose for their team photo after winning.
The Lions pose for their team photo after winning. Credit: AFL Photos
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Guard of honour

Fair to say Oscar McInerny is a club favourite! Catch a look at this!

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Neale’s admission

Lachie Neale has now done it all in footy but he admits he has never felt more nervous than before today’s grand final.

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Norm Smith Medal

Luke Hodge awards the Norm Smith to Will Ashcroft for the second time in a row!

He becomes the fifth player with multiple Norms.

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Dangerfield speaks

Ever the classy man Patrick Dangerfield has taken the stage after a tough loss.

He thanked everyone as usual and told his group to “be proud and hold our heads high”

Dangerfield said they’d celebrate their achievements but were beaten by a “better” team.

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The winning moment

The margin allowed the Lions to soak in the result and atmosphere long before it was official but the final siren is always special.

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