Lions chase rare three-peat against Hawthorn in prelim
Brisbane plays Hawthorn on Saturday for fourth straight grand final chance; three consecutive titles would match only two teams in 69 years.
The Brisbane Lions face Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday in their fifth straight preliminary final. A win would send them to a fourth consecutive grand final and put them one step from a historic three-peat championship.
Only the Lions' 2001-03 team and Hawthorn's 2013-15 side have won three straight titles in the past seven decades. Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage said the focus remains on the game itself rather than the bigger prize.
Brisbane thrashed Hawthorn 67 points at home in round 22, though McCluggage missed that match with a calf injury. The Lions will be without defender Noah Answerth due to a fresh ankle problem.
- Brisbane won by 67 points
- Round 22 result
- Would be fourth if they win
- Brisbane consecutive grand finals
- 2 in 69 years
- Teams with three-peat
- MCG
- Venue
Why it mattersA third straight premiership would cement Brisbane as an AFL dynasty and make this the most successful era in the club's modern history.
AustraliaBrisbane is chasing a historic achievement that would reshape the AFL's recent record and prove the Lions' dominance.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 5 d ago
