Brisbane Lions secured a historic second three-peat with a thrilling victory over Fremantle in the AFL Grand Final, a match watched by over 100,000 fans in Melbourne. The Lions staged a dramatic comeback in the final minutes, scoring four goals in the closing four minutes to overturn a 17-point deficit and claim their sixth top-flight title. Key forwards Logan Morris and Charlie Cameron shared six goals, with Morris taking a crucial contested mark and kicking two late majors to seal the seven-point victory. This achievement marks the second time the Lions have won three consecutive AFL Grand Finals, following their famous 2001-03 dynasty. The match began with Fremantle, the ladder-topping team and playing in their first Grand Final since 2013, showing strong early control. They forced the defending champions into over-possession and risky central play, keeping the score level at 43 points each at halftime. Momentum shifted to the Dockers during the third quarter, but a leg injury to captain Alex Pearce created a defensive void that Brisbane exploited. The Lions scored three straight goals to cut Fremantle's lead to 10 points at the final break. Late goals from Michael Frederick and Patrick Voss (three goals) seemed to put the Dockers in control, but a missed chance by Josh Treacy in front of goal kept the Lions in the game. Cameron booted his third goal to begin the recovery, and midfielder Zac Bailey added a quick follow-up in the closing stages. This set the stage for Morris to take a crucial contested mark and kick two late majors, sealing the victory. Lions coach Chris Fagan praised his team’s determination after the match, celebrating a historic second three-peat that cements their place in AFL history. Fremantle captain Alex Pearce, despite the loss, expressed pride in his team’s effort, saying, "If there’s one thing I know about this group and this club, we won’t give up, we’ll fight and we’ll be back here again." The Lions’ victory denied Fremantle their first AFL premiership, but the performance highlighted the intense and unpredictable nature of Grand Final football.