Another season is done and dusted, and we see the tally for longest premiership droughts in the AFL shuffle, with Brisbane retaining its spot at the front of the queue following their triumphant campaign.
The Lions defeated the Cats by 47 points after a rampaging second half, kicking 13 goals to six to put the margin beyond doubt.
It means that Geelong has increased its years to three since their victory over Sydney on the same day.
St Kilda still holds the longest period between flags, dating back 59 years.
Fremantle and Carlton are over the 30-year mark, with Adelaide, North Melbourne and Essendon inching closer.
Unfortunately for the AFL competition, the Lions are set to get stronger in 2026 despite playing in the past three deciders.
Sam Draper, Oscar Allen and Daniel Annable are set to join the club as free agents and through the draft, while Jack Payne, Eric Hipwood, Keidean Coleman and Tom Doedee will come back from injury.
Years since last VFL/AFL premiership:
St Kilda - 59
Fremantle - 31*
Carlton - 30
Adelaide - 27
North Melbourne - 26
Essendon - 25
Port Adelaide - 21
Gold Coast - 15*
GWS - 14*
Sydney - 13
Hawthorn - 10
Western Bulldogs - 9
West Coast - 7
Richmond - 5
Melbourne - 4
Geelong - 3
Collingwood - 2
Brisbane - 0
*Yet to win a premiership
