Geelong stopped Carlton's finals run. The win was recorded in the elimination final. Dangerfield was the driving force from the midfield. His side's small forwards also lifted their pressure when it mattered. Sydney defeated Brisbane on 4 September. Papley kicked five goals in the match. Brisbane suffered a shock loss. Eight premiership players from last season's flag side could not replicate that form. The Swans coach said after the game he could not find the words following the emotional final win.
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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
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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
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LIVE: Papley has five against Lions as injured Swans skipper watches on afl.com.au