Geelong stopped Carlton's finals run. The win came in the elimination final. Dangerfield drove the win from the midfield. His side's small forwards also raised their pressure when needed. Sydney defeated Brisbane on 4 September. Papley kicked five goals during the contest. Brisbane suffered a shock loss. Eight premiership players from last season's flag side failed to repeat that form. The Swans coach said after the match he could not find the words following the emotional win in the final.
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Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions LIVE AFL Final free 4.9.2026 - Powell River Peak
Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions LIVE AFL Final free 4.9.2026 Powell River Peak
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Gun's 'biggest win' stuns in finals shocker; super Charlie flips script - Swans Player Ratings - Fox Sports
Gun's 'biggest win' stuns in finals shocker; super Charlie flips script - Swans Player Ratings Fox Sports
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Duo's all-time howler in shock loss as EIGHT flag winners fail - Lions Player Ratings - Fox Sports
Duo's all-time howler in shock loss as EIGHT flag winners fail - Lions Player Ratings Fox Sports
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Swans coach 'lost for words' in emotional finals triumph - Nine.com.au
Swans coach 'lost for words' in emotional finals triumph Nine.com.au
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LIVE: Papley has five against Lions as injured Swans skipper watches on - afl.com.au
LIVE: Papley has five against Lions as injured Swans skipper watches on afl.com.au