The 2026 AFL grand final is almost upon us, as the Brisbane Lions look to make history with their second threepeat in 25 years, and the Fremantle Dockers look to win their first flag since joining the league in 1995.
Should they win, it would be the second threepeat in their history following 2001-2003, and it would see them join Melbourne as one of the only two teams to record the feat twice in VFL/AFL history.
No. The grand final vision is exclusive to Channel 7 and won't be shown on Kayo or Fox Sports.
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The 2026 AFL grand final is almost upon us, as the Brisbane Lions look to make history with their second threepeat in 25 years, and the Fremantle Dockers look to win their first flag since joining the league in 1995.
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Should they win, it would be the second threepeat in their history following 2001-2003, and it would see them join Melbourne as one of the only two teams to record the feat twice in VFL/AFL history.
Over their past six games against each other, the ledger is tied at 3-3, with the Dockers winning their most recent clash at the Gabba in round 13 this year.
No. The grand final vision is exclusive to Channel 7 and won't be shown on Kayo or Fox Sports.
The Lions have picked Simon Black, a Brownlow medallist and champion midfielder from that first threepeat, while the Dockers have gone with Shaun McManus, who debuted in Fremantle's inaugural season before playing 228 games.
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ABC News (Sport)Talking points, teams and times for today's AFL grand finalplain
SBS News2026 AFL Grand Final: When is it, who's playing and how to watchplain
The AgeAFL Grand Final 2026plain
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ABC News (Sport)In the greatest and cruellest of grand finals, only the Lions believedplain
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