The AFL Belt · reign 102
Brisbane Lions
Took the belt from Fremantle, 96–89, on September 26, 2026. Still holding.
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10thReign for the club
77thLongest of 102 reigns, by days
55thMost defenses of 102 reigns
How it started
Took the belt from Fremantle, 96–89, on September 26, 2026.
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.
The season
- 2026: Brisbane Lions finished 16–7–0, 3rd of 18 by record; they won the AFL title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 10 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Brisbane Lions’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | Sep 26, 2026 | Brisbane Lions beat Fremantle 96–89 Finals Game → | +7 | Title change |