Although no players or picks were swapped, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan analyse a number of the big off-field manoeuvres that were executed on day three of the AFL trade period.

Although no players or picks were swapped, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan analyse a number of the big off-field manoeuvres that were executed on day three of the AFL trade period.

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'Today's biggest trade was off field'

A four-minute frenzy flipped the 2026 grand final on its head when the Brisbane Lions surged late to destroy Fremantle’s dreams of a maiden AFL premiership. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan were among the 100,023 awestruck footy fans who witnessed it. Hours later, they gather in our studio to analyse the pivotal moments, discuss the future of Lions coach Chris Fagan, rate Kylie Minogue’s pre-match show and tell us who really was the best player on the ground. And we ask what’s next; can the Lions make it four flags in a row and how will the Dockers respond to their traumatic loss?

A four-minute frenzy flipped the 2026 grand final on its head when the Brisbane Lions surged late to destroy Fremantle&rsquo;s dreams of a maiden AFL premiership. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan were among the 100,023 awestruck footy fans who witnessed it. Hours later, they gather in our studio to analyse the pivotal moments, discuss the future of Lions coach Chris Fagan, rate Kylie Minogue&rsquo;s pre-match show and tell us who really was the best player on the ground. And we ask what&rsquo;s next; can the Lions make it four flags in a row and how will the Dockers respond to their traumatic loss?

RIP Wharfie Time: The history and heartbreak of the 2026 grand final

Lachie Neale’s future hangs in the balance, creating selection quandaries for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan ahead of the grand final against Fremantle. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ruminate over the options facing both teams, the vital statistics and match-ups that will shape the game. Will the Lions go back-to-back-to-back or will Fremantle’s purple reign at the MCG? Our tipsters have opposing views on how the game will unfold.

Lachie Neale&rsquo;s future hangs in the balance, creating selection quandaries for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan ahead of the grand final against Fremantle. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ruminate over the options facing both teams, the vital statistics and match-ups that will shape the game. Will the Lions go back-to-back-to-back or will Fremantle&rsquo;s purple reign at the MCG? Our tipsters have opposing views on how the game will unfold.

Why forgotten Lion could replace Neale

Free kicks cost Hawthorn in the closing stages of Saturday night’s pulsating preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson rank the game among the best they’ve seen, but say the Hawks only have themselves to blame for the heartbreaking loss. They also discuss the heated scenes post-match before turning their eye to the Lions and their bid for a slice of history against Fremantle - who are chasing their own landmark victory - in the grand final. Plus, our panellists give their predictions for the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal.

Free kicks cost Hawthorn in the closing stages of Saturday night&rsquo;s pulsating preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson rank the game among the best they&rsquo;ve seen, but say the Hawks only have themselves to blame for the heartbreaking loss. They also discuss the heated scenes post-match before turning their eye to the Lions and their bid for a slice of history against Fremantle - who are chasing their own landmark victory - in the grand final. Plus, our panellists give their predictions for the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal.

'Today's biggest trade was off field'

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