Who will emerge victorious in the first non-Victorian premiership decider since 2006? Find out with our writers

After more than two decades in the wilderness, Brisbane Lions were out in force celebrating — and in one case, proposing — late yesterday.

Follow along for all the celebrations following the Lions win over the Swans in the AFL grand final on Saturday.

The Lions rooms were buzzing with energy after the club’s 2024 premiership win over Sydney in a sea of maroon, blue and yellow. It was exactly what you’d expect from a side that had finally climbed the mountain after several deep finals runs that came up short including a heartbreaking four-point grand final loss to Collingwood last year.