Brisbane (the Brisbane Lions in the AFL) most recently won the Grand Final in 2025 and 2024 , going back‑to‑back premiers, and before that in 2003, 2002 and 2001 as part of their famous early‑2000s three‑peat.

Quick Scoop: Key years

  • 2025 – Brisbane Lions defeated Geelong Cats to win the premiership.
  • 2024 – Brisbane Lions defeated Sydney Swans for their first flag since 2003.
  • 2003 – Brisbane Lions beat Collingwood (third flag in a row at the time).
  • 2002 – Brisbane Lions beat Collingwood.
  • 2001 – Brisbane Lions beat Essendon.

So if you’re asking “when did Brisbane win the Grand Final?”, the standout answers are 2001, 2002, 2003, 2024 and 2025, with the latest news being that they are reigning back‑to‑back premiers as of 2025.

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