Brisbane keep three-peat dream alive as last-gasp McCluggage goal breaks Hawthorn hearts

Source: Guardian Sport 2 hours ago

Lions defeat Hawks 20.11 (131) to 19.8 (122) in AFL preliminary final

Reigning premiers to meet Fremantle in grand final at the MCG

Brisbane will face Fremantle for a shot at a premiership “three-peat” after surviving an almighty last-quarter fightback from Hawthorn to win an all-time great AFL preliminary final by nine points.

A controversial holding-the-ball decision against Hawks defender Jarman Impey gave Hugh McCluggage a free kick and he kicked the match-deciding goal with 18 seconds left.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/19/afl-finals-hawthorn-hawks-brisbane-lions-hugh-mccluggage-preliminary-final-report

Brisbane keep three-peat dream alive as last-gasp McCluggage goal breaks Hawthorn hearts

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