The Brisbane Lions roared into history, crushing Geelong by 47 points – 18.14 (122) to 11.9 (75) – in front of 100,022 fans at the MCG to claim back-to-back premierships. Brisbane kicked 13 goals to three in a second-half blitz, their pressure overwhelming and their forward half swarming with opportunities. In the middle, Josh Dunkley and Hugh McCluggage drove the surge, while Lachie Neale, under an injury cloud all week, came on as the substitute in the second half to steady the Lions when needed. Flags waved, fans cried, and the Lions had stamped themselves as the AFL’s new powerhouse. They haven’t just won a flag – they’ve etched themselves into football history, remembered for life by their supporters.