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Brisbane keep three-peat dream alive as last-gasp McCluggage goal breaks Hawthorn hearts

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 19 September 2026 at 8:29 pm

Brisbane keep three-peat dream alive as last-gasp McCluggage goal breaks Hawthorn hearts

Lions defeat Hawks 20.11 (131) to 19.8 (122) in AFL preliminary final Reigning premiers to meet Fremantle in grand final at the MCG Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Brisbane have survived an almighty final-quarter fightback from Hawthorn to win an all-time great AFL preliminary final by nine points.

A controversial holding-the-ball decision against Hawks defender Jarman Impey gave Hugh McCluggage a free kick and he kicked the match-winning goal with 18 seconds left.

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Brisbane keep three-peat dream alive as last-gasp McCluggage goal breaks Hawthorn hearts

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