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Brisbane Lions Triumph Over Geelong in 2025 AFL Grand Final

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Brisbane Lions beat Geelong Cats in the 2025 AFL Grand Final by 47 points at the MCG.
Final score: 18.14 (122) to 11.9 (75).
It was the first Grand Final meeting between the clubs, with halftime tied.
Will Ashcroft earned the Norm Smith Medal with 32 disposals and 10 clearances.

History

Historical Context

The 1987 AFL Grand Final saw the Melbourne Demons defeat the Hawthorn Hawks by 96 points, highlighting the sport's rising popularity with over 90,000 fans at the MCG. This event marked a shift towards professionalism in the league, culminating in the 1990 establishment of the AFL Players Association and the first Collective Bargaining Agreement, shaping the future of Australian football.

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Story summary

Brisbane Lions beat Geelong Cats in the 2025 AFL Grand Final by 47 points at the MCG.
Final score: 18.14 (122) to 11.9 (75).
It was the first Grand Final meeting between the clubs, with halftime tied.
Will Ashcroft earned the Norm Smith Medal with 32 disposals and 10 clearances.

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