Conor McKenna celebrates second AFL premiership with Brisbane
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Conor McKenna claimed his second premiership medal with Brisbane after the Grand Final against Fremantle on September 26, 2026. McKenna, draped in the Irish flag, made history as the first Irish player to win two AFL premierships. He previously won his first premiership in 2024, having returned to Australia after spending time in Ireland. Despite being unsigned for the 2027 season, McKenna expressed intentions to return for another season with the Lions.
- •Brisbane defeated Fremantle in the Grand Final.
- •McKenna won his second premiership after joining Brisbane in 2022.
- •He is the first Irish player to achieve two premierships.
- •McKenna is considering a one-year extension with Brisbane.
- •The match took place at the MCG on September 26, 2026.
- 9:58 AMAFL — Lion the first two-flag Irishman, considers going around again
"Conor McKenna chose to stay unsigned ahead of 2027 but an important new role, and second premiership medal, could change that
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Australian Football•Sep 26, 2026, 10:45 AMNeale concedes Lions chapter is 'probably' over as Pies move looms
Australian Football•Sep 26, 2026, 9:32 AMLions' Grand Final hero reveals the injury he played through this season
AFL•Sep 26, 2026, 8:33 AMBrisbane inspired by Fremantle’s Wharfie Time in AFL grand final, says Josh Dunkley
Australian Football•Sep 26, 2026, 8:21 AMFlag veterans and GF debutants shine: Every Brisbane player rated
Australian Football•Sep 26, 2026, 7:35 AMBolton joins rare club by winning Norm Smith in losing GF team
Australian Football•Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Grand Final text, the brotherly spark and Freo's shot at 'immortality'
