Big Joe what a way to sign off!
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Sydney ended up closing the gap to 60 points, however, there was very little they couldâve done after half-time.
Today, the Lions roar was heard throughout the G, and right across the nation.
Emotional scenes between Chris Fagan and Leigh Matthews after the final siren.
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Couple of quick facts:
Chris Fagan becomes the oldest VFL/AFL premiership coach at 63. He is also the first premiership coach to have never played in the top level.
Since the start of the 21st century, Sydney and Brisbane have both played in six grand finals. The Lions have won four and lost two, while the Swans have won two and lost four.
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As Huddo might say⌠Itâs fair dinkum unbelievable, Fages!
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Yeah I got that one wrong. I felt that match was always bulldogs though.
Who else gets the credit? I think all the credit goes Brisbaneâs way. They too have battled mcg demons, finals heart break and were dead and buried in the semi final. Huge effort to win the grand final. They are also the best team according to champion data
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Brisbane also had to play all three finals to get into the Grand Final, unlike Sydney who got a week off to recover.
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WhĂ t an exciting game.Enjoyed it.
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One wonders if Sydney v Geelong again mightâve been different this time and gone the Swansâ way, after all, thatâs the game and team that was on their minds from 2 years ago⌠I think we underestimated how devastating and bitter that thrilling loss to Collingwood was for Brisbane last year. If so, unfortunate. But amazing none the less for the Lions and like I mentioned, win-win for the AFL and Seven in part, given Brisbane.
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New LED screens for the post match presentation. Three of them in fact.
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New stage backdrop
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Norm Smith medallist is Will Ashcroft. He is the second youngest recipient at 20 years 145 days (Wayne Harmes was the youngest at 19 years 232 days old).
Edit: breakdown of votes according to AFL website:
Norm Smith votes
14 â Will Ashcroft, Brisbane Lions â 33332
8 â Lachie Neale, Brisbane Lions â 3221
7 â Callum Ah Chee, Brisbane Lions â 22111
1 â Kai Lohmann, Brisbane Lions â 1
Judges votes (3, 2, 1):
Jack Riewoldt (Chair) â Will Ashcroft, Callum Ah Chee, Lachie Neale
Riley Beveridge (AFL.com.au) â Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft, Callum Ah Chee
Shaun Burgoyne (Channel Seven) - Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale, Callum Ah Chee
Anna Harrington (AAP) â Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale, Callum Ah Chee
Rory Sloane (2024 Retiring Great, Adelaide Crows) - Will Ashcroft, Callum Ah Chee, Kai Lohmann
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Former GCS Academy product. The first product of the GCS Academy to win a premiership
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Joe Daniher was just interviewed by Luke Hodge on the ground. No mention of a retirement.
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Brisbane winning from outside the top 4 is remarkable. The winner of the Grand Final was always going to be the winner of the Geelong-Brisbane preliminary final.
Full credit to Brisbane and Chris Fagan
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As a Brisbane Lions fan - Iâm so so happy how this group of players developed from 2019 until now, with a few free agent signings on the way.
It was a difficult 21 year wait for the next premiership - and now us Lions fans can reap the rewards.
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As a neutral fan, I was very happy of the Brisbane Lions. They started the season with 0-3 but rebounded and made the finals. They beat the Carlton Blues at the Gabba in the Elimination Final. A week later, Brisbane came from 44 points behind in the third quarter to beat GWS Giants by 5 points. A week later, Lions beat the Geelong Cats by 10 points in the Preliminary Final. And went on to win the 2024 Grand Final. Chris Fagan has done an excellent job as the Lions coach. From last yearâs heartbreaking loss to Collingwood to redemption. Well done Brisbane Lions.
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Itâs a tough one. I donât even feel comfortable sacking a coach that consistently makes finals. But there is clearly something Sydney are doing in the lead up that isnât working. They were the best team all year, they fixed their first quarter problems and really didnât have a lot of flaws in their game.
What do you think they should do?
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Keep John until they reach the GF then replace him that week? lol
In all seriousness I really donât know. Itâs such a hard one cause heâs getting them all the way to end and that shouldnât be discounted. Iâd hate to be in the Swans camp right now.
Itâs a very difficult situation to approach.
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