Brisbane Lions climb to second, six straight wins put three-peat in play

Dual reigning premiers Brisbane beat Port Adelaide by 28 points at the Gabba on July 26, 2026 — their sixth consecutive win, averaging nearly 42 points per victory. The Lions jumped from fourth to second with three rounds left. A 78-point loss to GWS earlier in 2026 had raised doubts about a third straight flag. Those doubts are fading.