### [2026-09-26](/feed/2026/09/26/index.md)

##### 2026 AFL Grand Final
# In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions defeat the Fremantle Dockers to win the 2026 Australian Football League season by seven points, winning their third consecutive premiership and sixth overall. 




### Sources:

1. [AFL](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1621721/match-report-its-wharfie-time-fremantle-dockers-give-brisbane-lions-the-old-heave-ho-to-win-first-flag)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/26/afl-grand-final-2026-brisbane-three-peat-win-over-fremantle)

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