Hawks and Lions Face Off for Grand Final Spot to Face Dockers

AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Brisbane Lions face off in preliminary final at MCG as Dunstall dreams of Hawks win

Hawthorn play Brisbane Lions in the preliminary final of the 2026 AFL premiership season at the MCG, Melbourne at 5.15pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time. Why Brisbane Lions are wearing black armbands.

Hawks and Lions face off for grand final spot to face Dockers

Hawthorn hosts dual reigning premiers Brisbane at the MCG in the preliminary final as both sides look to join Fremantle in next week's AFL grand final. Follow live.

FINAL TEAMS: Hawthorn vs Brisbane - Preliminary Finals, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Hawthorn and Brisbane have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

Hawks host Lions for a place in Grand Final

Follow all the action from the preliminary final between Hawthorn and Brisbane

‘One man’ stands between Hawks and GF as premiers return to favourite timeslot: AFL Finals LIVE

A grand final showdown with Fremantle awaits the winner of Saturday’s blockbuster preliminary final between Hawthorn and Brisbane. Live updates below!