RECAP: Brisbane win way to third grand final in three years with preliminary final win over Collingwood
Brisbane have clawed their way into a third decider in as many years with an impressive second-half comeback against Collingwood. Recap all the action from our blog.

AFL: Brisbane have clawed their way into a third decider in as many years with an impressive second-half comeback against Collingwood.
Recap all the action from our blog.
Key events
20 Sep 2025 - 06:07 PM
Key Takeaways
20 Sep 2025 - 06:00 PM
FULL TIME: Collingwood 71, Brisbane 100
20 Sep 2025 - 05:21 PM
THREE-QUARTER TIME: Collingwood 58, Brisbane 75
20 Sep 2025 - 04:26 PM
HALF-TIME: Collingwood 43, Brisbane 30
20 Sep 2025 - 03:47 PM
QUARTER TIME: Collingwood 20, Brisbane 27
20 Sep 2025 - 03:26 PM
Pendlebury OUT!
Pies concern
Pendlebury is heading down to the rooms with a lower leg concern.
Not great signs for the veteran in what has proved a hot, back-and-forth start.
COLL 1, BRI 0
Bouncedown!
Fort knocked the first tap down the throat of Nick Daicos and the Pies were away.
Except proven prelim lover Mason Cox dropped an uncontested chest mark!
COLL 0, BRI 0
Let’s go!
The formalities are complete.
The ‘G is heaving. It’s a Collingwood final for sure with the noise.
Lions sub
The Lions’ go-to man, Bruce Reville, will don the subs vest again today.
Pies sub
West Perth mid-season draftee Roan Steele will wear the vest for the home side today.
What a ride for the former Falcon!
Welcome!
The MCG is looking full to bursting for the second day in a row as Collingwood and Brisbane put their grand final aspirations on the line.
These two have a good recent September history and the fans will be hoping for a game just as good as the 2023 decider.
Sit back and relax as we bring you all the action!
