Collingwood won the 2023 AFL Grand Final, defeating the Brisbane Lions by 4 points.

Since you framed this like a short “Quick Scoop” post, here’s a compact recap.

Quick match snapshot

  • Winner: Collingwood Magpies.
  • Opponent: Brisbane Lions.
  • Final score: Collingwood 12.18 (90) def. Brisbane 13.8 (86).
  • Margin: 4 points in a tight finish.
  • Venue: MCG, crowd 100,024.
  • Date: 30 September 2023.

Why this Grand Final was huge

  • The win gave Collingwood its 16th VFL/AFL premiership, equalling the all‑time record with Carlton and Essendon.
  • It ended a 13‑year premiership drought for Collingwood (their previous flag was 2010).
  • Bobby Hill (Collingwood) won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground after a standout performance up forward.

Late‑game drama

In the final quarter, the lead changed multiple times, with Brisbane’s Charlie Cameron briefly putting the Lions in front before Jordan De Goey and Steele Sidebottom answered for Collingwood with long-range goals. Brisbane stayed in touch with a late Joe Daniher goal, but Collingwood controlled the ball in the final seconds to hang on.

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