The Brisbane Lions have won their first AFL premiership in more than 20 years after handing the Sydney Swans another humiliating grand final loss.
Brisbane Lions thrash minor premiers Sydney Swans at the MCG to claim the club's first AFL premiership in more than 20 years
The AFL premiership trophy is back in the hands of the Brisbane Lions for the first time in more than 20 years after they bounced back from last year's grand final defeat to thrash the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Saturday. The Lions put last year's heartbreaking four-point grand final defeat to the Collingwood Magpies behind them and delivered the goods before more than 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon.
Brisbane, who finished fifth place after the regular season, crushed the Swans, who were minor premiers, 18.12 to 9.6 .Sydney's previous grand final appearance in 2022 resulted in a 20.13 to 8.4 loss to the Geelong Cats. The Swans also lost the 2014 and 2016 grand finals, after winning in 2012. They also won in 2005 and lost in 2006.
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