Certified Legendary Thread Lions go B2B : Grand Final, 2025 - Geelong vs. Brisbane Lions

[Lunchtime]

One thing that i noticed in the Grand Final and indeed the Preliminary Final - Brisbane used the "chip mark, chip mark" method to find holes/gaps in the opposition's offence when going forward.

Sort of reminded me of the West Coast and Hawthorn style when they won Premierships.

 

[p4p1]

In all of the happiness that we are experiencing right now, I am still worried about the outcome for Starces career.
I hope for his sake he has signed a contract with someone and that means that he still has some income for a couple of years if he is forced to medically retire.

 

[ManeMan]

So much to say about this one. So many stories. Could not be more proud.

Hugh breaking his tag. Charlie proving the faith in continuing to select him. Lachie as sub. Fagan as a tactical, game day coach. The injuries. The draw. Rivals the amazing narrative of last year

We know our best is the best. To put it together on grand final day two years in a row is amazing.

I had my doubts throughout the year, and feel foolish now, but this team has proved to us that they thrive under pressure. Harlem Globetrotters stuff in the second half, we just broke them. We have so many players who play on instinct. The rest of the competition should be frightened.

What an amazing club to support.

 

[WittsEnd]

What did Wilmot say into the beer/phone before they sang the song?!

 

[BStaff17]

A lot will disagree but honestly good on the Lions.

As a Freo fan when we were at our peak between 2010-2015 the Lions were bottom 4 and I reckon most of you were wondering then will they ever make the top 8 again let alone the dynasty.

Everyone seems jealous again your a force but they dont remember the lost decade of misery the true believers would have sat through from 2008-2018 where only 1 finals appearence was managed and numerous bottom 4 finishes where hope was ripped away Every off season when high draft picks walked out the door.

That for me makes me appreciate your success more then a Victorian team who hasnt had to do it the hard way like that.

 

[Nuggo]

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Dunkley having a shoulder reco before the ankle op ?

 

[Lions2Good]

Ah Geelong fans complaining about our F/S rorts!

Enjoy being losers.

 

[Xtreme]

Swore black and blue from early in the year that the Lions wouldn't go back to back. I was wrong and I'm sorry .
It was an entertaining match, second half was indeed a goal-fest.

Congratulations + enjoy the back to back adulation

 

[Lions2Good]

Swore black and blue from early in the year that the Lions wouldn't go back to back. I was wrong and I'm sorry .
It was an entertaining match, second half was indeed a goal-fest.

Congratulations + enjoy the back to back adulation

Welcome - only opposition fans who’s clubs have won back to back can join in

 

[Nuggo]

For what it is worth, thought Darcy Gardiner

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Darcy Gardiner

Age

30

Ht

192cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.6

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

10.7

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.1

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

10.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.0

1star

had the best game of his career.

 

[WittsEnd]

Ah Geelong fans complaining about our F/S rorts!

Enjoy being losers.
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There’s already a thread about does this win spell the end of academies?

 

[Kickit2brown]

How good was fabio Smith losing his headband to a rayner tackle

 

[HereIGoAgain]

So much to say about this one. So many stories. Could not be more proud.

Hugh breaking his tag. Charlie proving the faith in continuing to select him. Lachie as sub. Fagan as a tactical, game day coach. The injuries. The draw. Rivals the amazing narrative of last year

We know our best is the best. To put it together on grand final day two years in a row is amazing.

I had my doubts throughout the year, and feel foolish now, but this team has proved to us that they thrive under pressure. Harlem Globetrotters stuff in the second half, we just broke them. We have so many players who play on instinct. The rest of the competition should be frightened.

What an amazing club to support.

I find that to doubt just adds to the roller coaster of emotions over a season of Lions Footy. At this point it is all part of the tradition. This team doesn't play in Grand Finals without all of us riding that roller coaster and it makes the Premierships even more special (if you can survive the stress).

Unbelievable season again and I hope to never take all this for granted.

 

[Lunchtime]

I find that to doubt just adds to the roller coaster of emotions over a season of Lions Footy. At this point it is all part of the tradition. This team doesn't play in Grand Finals without all of us riding that roller coaster and it makes the Premierships even more special (if you can survive the stress).

Unbelievable season again and I hope to never take all this for granted.

Trust me, you won't. When a team you support goes on a role and wins multiple Premierships in quick time as supporters you make the most of it because the ever evolving nature and landscape of the AFL changes very quickly and there is always new challengers waiting to pounce.

 

[p4p1]

What did Wilmot say into the beer/phone before they sang the song?!

Asking the important questions if I am being honest. I’ve got no idea either.

 

[GenericUsername202]

Let's get Dangerfields kids into our academy. Then let's see how the geelong board acts.

 

[ManeMan]

Trust me, you won't. When a team you support goes on a role and wins multiple Premierships in quick time as supporters you make the most of it because the ever evolving nature and landscape of the AFL changes very quickly and there is always new challengers waiting to pounce.

I don't reckon there's too many of us who are taken this for granted. We were the worst team in the comp or thereabouts for years, in what felt like an impossible environment to attract quality players (at value) to build towards success. I remember feeling there was just no way to see us getting out of that of that, like everything was stacked against us.

The turnaround has been unbelievable.Unimaginable.The turnaround of this club in all the facets of its operation has been a joy to follow. I think you can credit so much of it the appointment of Fagan. You can't overstate the impact he's had on our club.

 

[Lunchtime]

I don't reckon there's too many of us who are taken this for granted. We were the worst team in the comp or thereabouts for years, in what felt like an impossible environment to attract quality players (at value) to build towards success. I remember feeling there was just no way to see us getting out of that of that, like everything was stacked against us.

The turnaround has been unbelievable.Unimaginable.The turnaround of this club in all the facets of its operation has been a joy to follow. I think you can credit so much of it the appointment of Fagan. You can't overstate the impact he's had on our club.

Yep, I'd agree with all of that.

 

[Gadzorks]

In all of the happiness that we are experiencing right now, I am still worried about the outcome for Starces career.
I hope for his sake he has signed a contract with someone and that means that he still has some income for a couple of years if he is forced to medically retire.

I don't think he could sign anything till after the Lions season ended.

He lost mega money tonight. Even if he is signed by West Coast (or us) it'll likely be one year contracts. They can't risk anything more.

And yep, the league could retire him without being signed and he'd be toast. Bloody tough industry this one.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Damn Kai for standing there. Would have been a perfect love heart.

 

[FeastOrFamine]

What a great night so far. Back to back flags and me and my mate got a photo with Malcolm Young's son Ross at an ACDC tribute concert.

So proud of this group

 

[Big Sauce 21]

We had 17 bounces today. Unheard of

 

[moncon]

You know what?

WE JUST WENT BACK TO BACK !!!!!

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!

 

[Lingsface]

As a Geelong supporter that was hard to watch but beautiful at the same time. The club just has a genuineness about it and the players really love each other, the coach and the club. Watching guys like Fletcher and the Ashcroft's that have been in the club since kids win a premiership is so good as well. Fletcher was amazing to watch today he was so clean and graceful. Neale is a modern day great and underappreciated in what he has achieved. Bailey has gone to new levels and Lohmann loves the bright lights, he is like a smaller version of Dermie. Look forward to watching the next phase and I hope we are good enough to keep up. PS- Dan Annabale is in my opinion the best player in this draft.