The relentless Brisbane Lions cast aside the Sydney Swans by 60 points in the Australian Football League (AFL) grand final on Saturday to hold aloft the premiership cup in front of 100,013 people at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Sydney Swans have let another golden opportunity slip, and there’s an inescapable truth their supporters won’t want to hear.

The Lions won their first premiership in 21 years after thumping the Swans 18.12 (120) to 9.6 (60) at the MCG.   09:05Geoff Lemon So, a day to remember for the Brisbane Lions. A premiership after 21 years without.

The Brisbane Lions win their first AFL premiership in 21 years with a 60-point victory over the Sydney Swans in the grand final at the MCG.

Two years ago, the Swans opted to pick key forward Sam Reid for the grand final with Geelong, despite the fact he was carrying an adductor injury. It was a disaster, with Reid managing one mark, four disposals and zero impact in a call that Swans coach Longmire took full responsibility for after the 81-point mauling against the Cats.

The Brisbane Lions have won their first AFL premiership in more than 20 years after handing the Sydney Swans another humiliating grand final loss.

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The Brisbane Lions have claimed their first AFL premiership in more than two decades with a 60-point thrashing of Sydney in the grand final.

Sydney have named Logan McDonald in their starting 22 for the AFL grand final against Brisbane despite lingering questions over the key forward's sore ankle. Barring an unexpected last-minute change, the Swans and Lions will line up as named at the MCG on Saturday.