Four in a row

When Hawthorn and Brisbane faced off at the MCG today, a lot was on the line. Brisbane aimed to reach a remarkable fourth consecutive Grand Final and chase a third straight premiership, while Hawthorn sought its first since 2015. The game unfolded into an exciting, high-scoring preliminary final. Brisbane led by just one point at quarter-time, but Hawthorn took control in the second quarter, leading by fourteen points at halftime. The momentum shifted again after the break, with Brisbane dominating in the third quarter to lead by twenty points going into the final quarter.

The Hawks weren’t finished. They fought back in a frantic final quarter, turning the match into an intense arm wrestle that could have easily gone either way. With the game hanging in the balance, Brisbane’s Hugh McCluggage confidently kicked the decisive goal, followed by Kai Lohmann adding another after the siren to seal the victory. The Lions narrowly prevailed with a final score of 20.11 (131) to 19.8 (122), an extraordinary combined total of 253 points that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. For Hawthorn, it was a heartbreaking end to what had been an impressive and competitive season. For Brisbane, the dynasty continues: four Grand Finals in four years, each one bringing them closer to etching their names further into football history and cementing their legacy.