Brisbane Lions took the lineal AFL belt on September 26, 2026, beating Fremantle 96–89 on the road in the finals. It is reign 102 in the belt's history and the 10th for the club.
Fremantle had held it since September 18, 2026: 8 days and 0 defenses.
Brisbane Lions last held the belt in 2026, 21 days before this one; that reign lasted 29 days with 2 defenses.
Brisbane Lions holds the belt now; the next defense is not on the schedule yet.
The game
Brisbane Lions Claim Belt with 96-89 Victory Over Fremantle The Brisbane Lions traveled to Fremantle and emerged victorious with a 96-89 win, claiming the AFL lineal championship belt in the process. The seven-point margin proved enough for Brisbane to wrestle the belt away from the Dockers on their home turf.
102Reign number
10thReign for the club
0Defenses
7Days held