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CONOR MCKENNA HAS BECOME just the second man to complete a unique sporting double, as his Brisbane Lions side won the Grand Final this morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
It means that McKenna, who won the All Ireland title with Tyrone in 2021, joins Tadhg Kennelly of Kerry and Sydney Swans to have won both All Irelands and Premier titles. In a one-sided grand final, the underdog Lions took control in a dominant second quarter before running out with a 18.12 to 9.6 victory.It was Brisbane’s first title since their famous hat-trick from 2001-03 and was redemption after they lost by four points to Collingwood last year.“To play like this after what happened last year and at the start of the season … I’m lost for words,” said Lions star Lachie Neale, who finished with a game-high 34 possessions.
The Swans kicked the opening two goals before the Lions steadied and led by eight points at quarter-time.
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