Darcy Fort plots Luke Jackson shutdown as Brisbane Lions chase AFL premiership hat-trick

PerthNow - Sep 21, 2026

Brisbane’s premiership hopes could hinge on whether they can tame one of the AFL’s most dangerous ruckman in Saturday’s grand final.

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