Brisbane wins the grand final about a week after an improbable preliminary-final victory, producing another “miracle” described by outlets as comparable to the sport’s greatest games. The win is framed as coming under much greater pressure than the earlier match, with the grand final portrayed as intense rather than free-flowing.
While both sources emphasize Brisbane’s resilience and the extraordinary nature of the result, they differ slightly in emphasis. The Age highlights that the grand final is not as “freewheeling” or “pristine,” instead noting the added pressure and intensity. Brisbane Times largely echoes that view, stressing the pressure-cooker conditions and the team’s ability to deliver again shortly after the prior upset.
