Overview
- Brisbane overturned a 17‑point deficit in time‑on to beat Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in the grand final on Saturday, kicking four goals in the final four minutes to seal the win.
- Fremantle activated its registered 'Wharfie Time' bells after Patrick Voss’s goal with just over four minutes left, and Brisbane later said it had prepared for the sound and used it as a cue to respond.
- Will Ashcroft was central to the comeback, producing dominant clearances and disposals in the final term, and Logan Morris kicked the decisive late goals that put the Lions ahead.
- Fremantle players were left visibly devastated, captain Alex Pearce suffered a third‑quarter Achilles injury that ended his game, and coach Justin Longmuir has defended the continued use of Wharfie Time despite its association with the collapse.
- The result cements Brisbane’s modern‑era dynasty while leaving Fremantle’s young list and culture to process the loss and consider whether in‑game crowd activations should be used again.