What a Grand Final we had at the M.C.G., punters! The big dance delivered an absolute thriller on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with the Brisbane Lions holding off a fierce Fremantle challenge to claim victory by a narrow 96–89 margin. Coming off a win against Hawthorn on 19 September, the Lions rolled into the Grand Final with momentum and managed to outlast a Fremantle side that had similarly tasted success the week prior against the Sydney Swans.
Pre-match markets had painted an intriguing picture for punters. The head-to-head market saw Brisbane priced at 1.65 while Fremantle sat at 2.24, reflecting the minor edge given to the Lions. With a total points line set at 165.5, both teams ultimately combined for 185 total points in a high-scoring spectacle that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from the first bounce to the final siren.
How the tips went
Let us take a look back at how our published tips performed on Grand Final day. It turned out to be a successful outing across the board for our selections.
Head to Head: Brisbane Lions — WIN. The Lions lived up to their favouritism of 1.65 by getting the job done on the day.
Line: Brisbane Lions -6.5 — WIN. Brisbane managed to cover the line with their 7-point winning margin (96–89).
Total Points: Over 176.5 — WIN. The two sides combined for a total of 185 points, comfortably clearing the mark.