Three in a row for Lions - www.realfooty.com.au

Three in a row for Lions - www.realfooty.com.au

The Brisbane Lions have become the first AFL team since 1957 to win three premierships in a row after beating Collingwood by 50 points in today's grand final.
The Lions came into the game slight underdogs but could not have been more impressive in the first half, holding a commanding 11.7 (73) to 4.7 (31) lead at the main change.
The Lions are the first side to win three straight premierships since Melbourne did from 1955-57.
Despite the selection intrigue in the build-up to the game, both sides played their selected sides. "