The longest reigns in AFL belt history
The five runs that held off every challenger longest, from 2017 to today.
1. Geelong, 2022
Geelong took it from Port Adelaide 82–47 on May 20, 2022 and defended it 15 times over 286 days. The run ended on March 2, 2023 against Brisbane Lions. Every game of the reign →
2. Carlton, 2023
Carlton took it from Gold Coast Suns 120–61 on June 17, 2023 and defended it 8 times over 71 days. The run ended on August 27, 2023 against GWS Giants. Every game of the reign →
3. Brisbane Lions, 2019
Brisbane Lions took it from Melbourne 107–74 on June 30, 2019 and defended it 7 times over 56 days. The run ended on August 25, 2019 against Richmond. Every game of the reign →
4. Port Adelaide, 2021
Port Adelaide took it from St Kilda 74–61 on July 16, 2021 and defended it 6 times over 57 days. The run ended on September 11, 2021 against Western Bulldogs. Every game of the reign →
5. Fremantle, 2026
Fremantle took it from Hawthorn 88–73 on May 7, 2026 and defended it 6 times over 57 days. The run ended on July 3, 2026 against GWS Giants. Every game of the reign →