"Geelong v Brisbane is the AFL grand final we had to have. The pair of modern-day powerhouses have two of the past three premierships, and are the only sides to win more than two-thirds of their games over the past six seasons. They have already met in four finals in that stretch. Now, finally, they come together in the game that matters most."
"The 2025 grand final will be the first time in their 126 seasons that the Cats and Lions clash in a VFL/AFL decider. The winner at the MCG on Saturday will become the first club to claim two premierships this decade, as well as the first to secure five flags since the turn of the century. The Lions gave their premiership defence a kickstart when they defeated the Cats in a pair of home and away games this year."
Geelong and Brisbane are modern powerhouses with two of the past three premierships and win rates above two-thirds across the past six seasons. The clubs have met in four finals during that period and will contest their first-ever VFL/AFL grand final in 2025. The grand final winner will be the first club to claim two premierships this decade and the first to reach five flags since 2000. Brisbane beat Geelong twice in the home-and-away season, including a come-from-behind Gabba victory and a dominant road win. Geelong reversed form with a comprehensive qualifying-final win and built commanding finals victories. Jeremy Cameron has booted 88 goals and remains a key forward.
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