Welcome to Daily Mail’s live coverage of the 2026 AFL grand final, where Fremantle chased their first premiership and looked like they were about to achieve it, before Brisbane snatched victory from their hands in the final quarter.For Dockers fans, decades of hope and heartbreak continue after they watched their beloved team lose their lead and eventually the game 96-89.Lions make history as unforgettable grand final day comes to a closeThat’s a wrap on a grand final that delivered history for Brisbane and heartbreak for Fremantle.The Lions claimed their third consecutive premiership with four goals in the final five minutes, turning a 17-point deficit into a stunning seven-point victory.Logan Morris delivered the decisive blows, while the Dockers were left to rue just how close they came to a maiden flag.Chris Fagan praised his side’s heart, and few could argue after that extraordinary escape.Thanks for joining our live coverage. Enjoy the celebrations, Lions fans. This was a grand final that will be talked about for years.ShareLachie Neale celebrates with new flameOutgoing Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale was snapped celebrating his team’s victory over Fremantle with his new flame Emma Field.Field shared a photo to Instagram showing Neale with his arm wrapped around her shoulder, wearing a medal around his neck.He held three fingers up to represent the three consecutive premierships his team has won.Share‘Wharfie Time’ backfiresFremantle’s ‘Wharfie Time’ ritual backfired spectacularly as Brisbane kicked four late goals to snatch a third consecutive AFL premiership.The Dockers led by 17 points when Patrick Voss’s goal triggered the stadium spectacle, but the Lions stormed home to win by seven.Lachie Neale revealed Brisbane had planned to use the celebration as motivation, while Josh Dunkley rallied his teammates.Charlie Cameron and Zac Bailey sparked the comeback before Logan Morris kicked the final two goals.Fans declared the ritual ‘cooked’, with some blaming it for jinxing Fremantle’s hopes of finally claiming their maiden flag in a heartbreaking MCG finish.ShareThe wrap-up: Re-live the AFL Grand Final stunner between the Brisbane Lions and Fremantle DockersBrisbane have snatched a premiership three-peat with four goals in the final five minutes to shatter Fremantle’s dreams of a first flag.Trailing by 17 points, the Lions stormed home to win 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) before 100,023 fans at the MCG.Logan Morris kicked the goal that put Brisbane ahead, then added the sealer.Will Ashcroft starred with 31 disposals and nine clearances, while Charlie Cameron booted three goals.Fremantle captain Alex Pearce suffered an Achilles injury in the third quarter.An emotional Chris Fagan praised his players’ fighting spirit after guiding them to a third consecutive premiership.ShareLachie Neale confirms AFL’s worst kept secret – this premiersip win was his last game in Brisbane coloursWhile Lachie Neale’s Brisbane exit to join Collingwood is well known in the AFL, it has not yet been 100 per cent confirmed. After playing his role in the Lions’ threepeat, Neale effectively made it official. ‘I had to attend a couple of tribunals but other than that it was training like I was going to play and fortunately for me it fell my way Thursday night and I was able to come out and play,’ he said.’I probably didn’t play my best game but a couple of good moments, just really happy to get the win.’I have absolutely loved my time with this club. They’re an exceptional organisation from top to bottom and I can’t thank them enough for the last eight years, it’s been an incredible ride and I feel like the best eight years of my life.’To finish it with three premierships is something as a kid I never would have dreamed of and I’m sure they (Lions) will keep competing.’ShareInjured Dockers captain vows they will return in 2027Alex Pearce had to suffer the double pain of a serious injury and a grand final loss, but the Fremantle captain had strong words at the presentations of the 2026 AFL Grand Final. ‘I’m so proud of everyone of you the way you fought today, the way we fought this year. The people that you are, and I know that we’ll be back.’ShareFULLTIME: Brisbane Lions have done the incredible as historic threepeat becomes reality in final quarter stunnerBRISBANE 14.12 (96) FREMANTLE 12.17 (89)They have done it again. With one foot in the premiership grave, the never-say-die Brisbane Lions have found a way again. Freo will have to wait for a maiden premiership and footy fans have witnessed an incredible dynasty from the Lions that is unlikely to ever be repeated. Two threepeats. You will hear the mighty roar indeed. BT: ‘One of the great grand finals. 31 seconds left. Almost out the back for Serong. They Almost out the back for Serong. They – not sure. Picked up here by Ashcroft. Couple of bounces. Three, in fact, inside 50. To Morris. Morris will turn around and kick the goal! Morris’s goal! Brisbane are gonna win the grand final! Brisbane are gonna three peat! Brisbane have done the incredible! They have locked Fremantle out! Look at the jubilation! Logan Morris has come alive! They kicked the last four goals of the game to come from 17 points down! To now be in front by 7 points down! To now be in front by 7 points.’Logan Morris: ‘Words can’t really describe it at the moment. It’s obviously awesome, so proud of the boys, we really hung in there. They got a lead, our ability to come back and get the goals we wanted, yeah, just so proud of the boys.’ShareMorris silences the Fremantle faithful Logan Morris goes one-on-one with McDonald and has a look at a goal that would put Brisbane in front. Directly in front, he makes no mistake. This is why the Lions have won the last two deciders. Freo fans are deadset stunned. One minute remaining. Brisbane 13.12 (90) Fremantle 12.17 (89)ShareZac Bailey like a thief in the night!That’s two in a matter of seconds. Hold onto your hats. Fremantle 12.16 (89) Brisbane 12.12 (84)ShareLions refuse to surrender as Cameron goals againWill Ashcroft steps up to set up Charlie Cameron for the grandstand finish. Country Roads rings out through the MCG again. Fremantle 12.16 (89) Brisbane 11.12 (78)ShareFreo fans are beginning to believeShai Bolton picks out Patty Voss at the top of the goal square and he kicks his third, with the purple army in full voice. It is a long road for the Lions now and not much time left to cover it.AND IT IS WHARFIE TIME AT THE MCG12.16 (89) Brisbane 10.12 (72)Share’How?’ Treacy misses crucial goal from right in frontCostly, costly miss from right in front of the goalsBT: ‘How are you missing that when you’re looking straight at it?’ShareKey UpdatesLachie Neale celebrates with new flameThe wrap-up: Re-live the AFL Grand Final stunner between the Brisbane Lions and Fremantle DockersLachie Neale confirms AFL’s worst kept secret – this premiersip win was his last game in Brisbane coloursInjured Dockers captain vows they will return in 2027FULLTIME: Brisbane Lions have done the incredible as historic threepeat becomes reality in final quarter stunnerFreo have one hand on historic AFL flag heading into final quarterCharlie Cameron goes down injured in massive Lions blowFremantle skipper goes down injured in huge blow for DockersTasmania makes first appearance at the MCGNeale needs another rescue act as fans pile onAll square at halftime in the AFL Grand Final between Brisbane and FremantleLachie Neale lacking influence and Freo are letting him know all about it”Look at the arrogance!” Draper taunts DockersJules Neale rocking a Fremantle scarf is a vibeNothing in it at quarter time in the 2026 AFL Grand FinalHUGE call from the officials has Freo fans up in arms‘Karaoke’ or ‘killing it’? 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