Brisbane superstar Will Ashcroft lit up the MCG after Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in the AFL grand final to deliver the Lions a third straight premiership.

Canberra fails to take a bomb which leads to Jess Sergis running away to score.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves.

Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat.

The Raiders are denied a try thanks to the desperate work of the Roosters' goal-line defence.

Krystal Blackwell brings Isabelle Kelly down just before the try-line.

Nine's Marlee Silva reports Jayme Fressard did not return from half-time due to injury.

Fremantle had the better of the big moments in the AFL grand final, until a stunning four-minute patch of play by Brisbane broke Dockers' hearts.

Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback.

After the grand final, the superstar onballer kissed his new girlfriend and hugged his dad. After his final game for the Lions, it was mission accomplished.