Robbo: The 20 minutes of mayhem that will scar Swans
The masterful performance from Chris Fagan’s Lions was forged over several long winters, writes MARK ROBINSON. And its effect on the Swans might last much longer than that.
Brisbane
Rewind: Watch every single Lions goal from drought-breaking flag
The Brisbane Lions rained down 18 goals on the hapless Sydney Swans defence, with four apiece to Kai Lohmann and Cal Ah Chee. Watch every single one and relive the Lions’ glory here.
Fagan’s tears as ruthless Lions romp to premiership
Brisbane has surged to its first AFL premiership in 21 years, shattering records on the way to a 60-point triumph over a Sydney side which was left to lament another Grand Final flop.
‘Should have been impossible’: Miracle flag Fagan era deserved
The Brisbane Lions have been knocking on the door for years, now after a ridiculous finals series they finally have their flag. But this might be just the beginning, CALLUM DICK writes.
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