Brisbane Lions Celebrate AFL Grand Final Victory in Melbourne
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Brisbane Lions players and supporters celebrated their 2026 AFL grand final win over Fremantle in Melbourne bars overnight, with players drinking from the premiership cup at a South Yarra bar and fans reliving the victory in Fitzroy, despite cold and wet weather at the MCG where over 100,000 spectators attended and police reported minimal incidents.
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Why It Matters
The Brisbane Lions won the 2026 AFL grand final against the Fremantle Dockers, securing a three-peat premiership victory.
Brisbane players and supporters have packed Melbourne bars overnight to celebrate the Lions' last-minute win over the Dockers in the 2026 AFL grand final.
The cold and wet grand final day did not dampen spirits, with players gathering at a South Yarra bar long into the night.
The premiership players took turns drinking from the cup while across town in Fitzroy, fans relived the rollercoaster victory.
"It feels fantastic! Three in a row!" one man said.
"Those last five minutes," another fan said, holding her hands over her heart.
"Two three-peats in my lifetime, happy girl!"
"I'm going to lose my voice," another said.
"I thought we'd lost it then we came back again."
Police said they were pleased with the behaviour of fans at the MCG yesterday.
Just over 100,000 spectators packed into the ground for the history-making clash.
Police say nine people were evicted due to behavioural issues and one penalty notice was issued.
No arrests were made.
The players will present the premiership cup to fans at Brunswick Street Oval in the former Fitzroy Lions heartland.
Meanwhile, Fremantle players are flying home this morning after the Dockers' heartbreaking loss.
What to Watch
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Brisbane Lions will present the premiership cup to fans at Brunswick Street Oval
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Fremantle players will fly home after the loss
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Open Questions
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