‘This is what you live for’: Ashcroft born for the big stage
Will Ashcroft has destined for the big stage from a young age. The young Lion opens up to CALLUM DICK on his dad’s influence, dealing with pressure and Brisbane’s premiership dream.
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Full teams: Stewart returns as Cats make SDK call
Geelong has made a call on Sam De Koning ahead of its clash with the Brisbane Lions, while a veteran has been dropped for Tom Stewart and Sydney has named its replacement for Callum Mills. FULL TEAMS.
‘Too long’: Trap Lions haven’t fallen into
The Lions have been quick to switch their focus rather than enjoy last weekend’s thrilling win over the GWS Giants for longer than needed.
‘So grateful’: Brisbane’s timely finals boost
Positive news on the eve of a preliminary final can boost spirits significantly, and when it involves the captain, the Brisbane Lions are buzzing.
Finals teams: Geelong make early call on Hawkins, Guthrie
Geelong has made an early selection call on Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie ahead of Saturday’s preliminary final clash with Brisbane, but one more big decision remains up in the air.
Inside story: What Fagan’s critics have very wrong
Too old. Not tactically aware. The critics have come for Brisbane coach Chris Fagan this year. CALLUM DICK explains why the Lions coach deserves credit for the club’s recovery from mid-season malaise to a preliminary final.
Lions star ‘getting used to’ playing with pain
Lions star Lachie Neale will get through the pain of a heel problem the “best” he can in Brisbane’s AFL finals journey.
Track watch: All eyes on Neale as Lions fans pack open training
Lions fans stood six-deep in a ring around the boundary to catch a glimpse of their heroes in action, but all eyes were on superstar Lachie Neale as he battles a “fairly significant” heel issue.
‘Remarkable’ young gun setting Lions alight
At just 20 years of age and coming back from an ACL injury, the Brisbane Lions young star set the finals alight last week and earnt high praise from his teammates.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
Simple word that sums up difference between Lions, Broncos
Brisbane’s NRL and AFL teams were both minutes from winning last year’s grand finals — and then the Lions and Broncos abruptly changed course. ROBERT CRADDOCK analyses why.
‘Significant issue’: Lions star to play through pain
The fact Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in the running for a third Brownlow Medal is more staggering given his injury reveal after leaving Sydney in a moon boot.
Who sparked miracle comeback? Every Lion, Giant rated
Joe Daniher kicked two of the highest-pressure goals you’ll see in Brisbane’s miraculous come-from-behind win over GWS. See who starred and who was exposed on the big stage and have your say.
’What’s he doing?’: Coach’s rev-up talk says it all
Lions coach Chris Fagan has singled out mercurial forward Joe Daniher while revealing his half time speech that got his players firing.
Unforgivable act will ‘haunt’ Giants star
The Giants are waking up from a nightmare and one star will hurt more than any of them after an extraordinary blunder.
‘Not for white people’: Blunt AFL Welcome
There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.
‘Cruel’ Wiggles video causes AFL storm
If watching the Lions’ euphoric celebrations wasn’t enough for the Giants on Saturday night, the Wiggles have now joined in.
Daniher the hero as Giant choke hands Lions prelim berth
Brisbane has staged one of the AFL’s great finals comebacks, rallying from 44 points down to stun GWS Giants and seal a preliminary final berth against Geelong.
Giants ‘won’t recover’ after stunning defeat
The Brisbane Lions have come from the clouds to crush the GWS Giants’ dreams and keep their AFL premiership hopes alive.
Goalkicking woes? How Daniher shed Lions curse to seal epic
Brisbane’s goalkicking had been under the microscope all season — headlined by Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the Lions spearhead answered the critics in the most emphatic way possible.
Lions ready for giant response from Greene
The Lions are expecting a response from Giants star Toby Greene after he was asked by his coach to lift in Saturday night’s sudden-death finals affair.
The seven stars that will decide semi final for Giants, Lions
On paper, the Giants and Lions are incredibly similar with their talent. Here are the seven key players from both sides that will decide who books their place in a preliminary final.
Forget Hokball: This is the AFL’s true celebration king
Before Hokball swept the nation, there was a breakout Lion whose celebrations took the AFL by storm. Kai Lohmann chats to CALLUM DICK about being Brisbane’s lightning rod.
194-game AFL veteran calls it quits
A retiring Brisbane Lions midfielder has thanked the club for saving his career, that was at the ‘crossroads’.
Teams: Power turn to young gun, tagger returns for Giants
Port Adelaide has turned to a young gun to aid its defensive woes, while Hawthorn has confirmed Sam Frost’s replacement. See all the teams here.
Lions get rising star’s brother
The Brisbane Lions will have a double dose of Ashcrofts in 2025 after one of the highest rated players in the draft chose to join his brother.
Loss Lions still can’t stop thinking about
As good as the Brisbane Lions have been on their nine-game winning streak, the pain of a poor display more than three months ago still lingers.
Three key metrics that have Lions primed for September
From 13th on the ladder after round 11, the Lions are roaring into premiership contention. And they are about to get even scarier for opposition teams.
AFL’s hottest team not who’d you expect
The Lions might be in outstanding form, but a Brisbane stalwart believes another team is currently the AFL’s “benchmark”.
‘More levels’: Scary call from new AFL flag favs
After nine wins in a row, the Brisbane Lions are the new AFL premiership favourites with a driving force no other team in the competition has.
’Biggest opponent is ourselves’: Ross at a loss after blowout
St Kilda put Essendon to the sword last week, but barely gave a yelp against Brisbane on Sunday, leaving Ross Lyon at a loss as to where the Saints are at.
Fringe Lion rewarded for good form
A good performance against the Gold Coast Suns has secured a fringe Brisbane player a second successive match in the Lions’ AFL team.
Brothers in arms: Veteran Lions duo close in on 2025
Dayne Zorko and Ryan Lester are poised to play on at Brisbane in 2025 after helping launch last year’s Grand finalist back into premiership contention after a rocky start to this season.
Loveable Lion set for milestone
One of the Brisbane Lions’ most popular players will reach a significant career milestone on Sunday against St Kilda.
Ex-Suns coach Dew’s role in Brisbane resurgence hailed
Brisbane Lions have hailed the role former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has played in their rise to premiership contention this year, revealing how the unlikely union came about.
Star’s frustrations eased by Lions youth
A Brisbane star admits his own form has been under par this season but he’s seeing great strides taken by fellow forwards.
‘Like a red wine’: Lions star’s timely ‘impact’
Often “maligned”, a former No.1 AFL draft pick has taken his game to another level in a resurgent Brisbane Lions outfit.
‘Fun down there’: Hipwood’s move another string in Lions’ bow
With its five first-choice key defenders unavailable, Brisbane turned to forward Eric Hipwood to fill a void in the backline. While he was a fish out of water at times, he said he loved the move.
Patchwork Lions expose stubborn Hardwick’s coaching flaw
Brisbane Lions have launched into the AFL’s top-two and left Gold Coast needing a miracle to play finals for the first time. CALLUM DICK breaks down the QClash and how Damien Hardwick played into Brisbane’s hands.
Lions cop massive fine for concussion breach
Brisbane’s soft cap has taken a huge hit after the AFL finished the last of its investigations into head knocks during round 19.
The top 25 Lions and Suns: Who’s most likely to dominate QClash?
It’s perhaps the most important QClash yet. Who from the Lions or Suns will push their side over the line? CALLUM DICK has the numbers and Champion Data rankings.
Winning Ashcroft medal would be an ‘honour’ for young Lion
For one emerging Brisbane Lions star, Saturday’s QClash holds some extra significance.
Suns not fooled by Lions line-up
Suns coach Damien Hardwick won’t fall for any selection mind games the Lions might be trying to play ahead of Saturday’s QClash.
Depleted Lions to keep it ‘simple’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has promised the Lions won’t take victory for “granted” in Saturday’s QClash.
Call for AFL to fix ‘messy process’
A leading AFL coach believes there is too much responsibility on clubs to deal with concussion incidents appropriately.
Lions urged to resist Hipwood switch
Despite their list of unavailable defenders growing, the Lions shouldn’t move one of their star forwards into the backline, a club great says.
‘Concern’: AFL’s please explain to Lions
The AFL wants answers from the Lions regarding Brisbane’s handling of a head knock suffered by one of the club’s best players.
‘Thin ice’: Secret behind Lions’ turnaround
The Lions have been rewarded for taking risks in a winning streak that has lifted them back into AFL premiership contention.
‘Our best win this year’: Lions put comp on notice
Callum Ah Chee kicked a miracle goal to put the Lions in front against ladder-leading Sydney in a win he’s called their best for the season. And the Lions aren’t done yet.
Thriller blows AFL ‘completely wide open’
The Sydney Swans have some concerns after an AFL thriller proved there’s another scary premiership contender in the mix.
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