AFL grand final 2026

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoSeriesThe big moments, the celebrations, the heartbreak and all the news and analysis from the MCG.5 storiesUpdatedAFL 2026‘We talked about Wharfie Time’: Lions use the Dockers’ rallying cry to charge to third-straight flagWith just a minute remaining, a clutch set shot from Logan Morris put the Lions up by just a point, and Chris Fagan’s men then held on for dear life.September 26, 2026Jon PierikAdvertisementBreakingShai Bolton wins 2026 Norm Smith MedalShai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal, taking the individual honour despite his Dockers losing a thrilling grand final to the Brisbane Lions by seven points.Michael GleesonUpdatedKylie Minogue promised a great AFL grand final show, and she deliveredThe singer delivers a glorious home-town celebration of disco-pop in the AFL grand final pre-game show at the MCG.Karl Quinn‘Albo just can’t be trusted with Kylie’: Taylor brings the zingers to grand final breakfastAnthony Albanese’s disastrous podcast performance and Alastair Clarkson’s Vinnies donation were hot topics at the annual North Melbourne grand final breakfast.Fiona ByrneLiveSponsoredAFL grand final LIVE: Lions surge late for third flag in a row, breaking Docker heartsThe Lions have come from 17 points down to win their third-straight AFL grand final beating Fremantle by seven points. Follow along live.Roy Ward, Jake Niall, Karl Quinn, Peter Ryan, Hannah Kennelly, Andrew Wu, Indigo Lemay-Conway, Cameron Myles, Bridget McArthur and Shelby BrooksOther seriesYour guide to the AFL grand finalFrom Wharfie Time to Country Roads, this is your one-stop shop for all things Fremantle and Brisbane Lions in the lead-up to the grand final.17 storiesBest movies to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Stan, Binge, Disney+, Amazon, Paramount+, SBS and ABCLooking for a film? We’ve handpicked more than 200 hits across the major streamers, with something to suit all tastes, ages and styles.9 storiesThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe