Brisbane prevails over Hawthorn in AFL preliminary final shootout
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Brisbane secured a narrow victory over Hawthorn in the 2026 preliminary final, winning 20.11 (131) to 20.2 (122). The match highlighted Brisbane's defensive struggles, as they conceded the highest points recorded by a winning preliminary finalist in VFL/AFL history. Brisbane's achievement sets a challenging precedent as they prepare for the Grand Final, where they must overcome a historical trend that sees very few teams succeed under similar conditions.
- •Brisbane defeated Hawthorn by nine points in a thrilling match.
- •Brisbane conceded 122 points, the most for a winning preliminary finalist.
- •The Grand Final will pose significant challenges for Brisbane's defense.
- •Chris Fagan led the Lions to victory in this critical clash.
- 8:00 PMAFL — Unwanted record leaves Brisbane needing to defy history
"Brisbane will have to achieve what only one other team in 78 years has done to win the 2026 Grand Final
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