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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round four AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs at Perth Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFL

How Lions plan to limit threat of Bulldogs star

The Brisbane Lions are well aware of the threat that Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy will pose on Saturday.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Dayne Zorko of the Lions in action during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on March 29, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

Lions not afforded Gather Round ‘luxury’

Reigning premiers Brisbane keep missing out on an Adelaide Oval clash during the AFL’s Gather Round.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Levi Ashcroft of the Lions looks on ahead of the round four AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL

Rising Star nominee still wants to ‘prove’ himself

Levi Ashcroft has been quick to make an impression in his young AFL career but wants to further show his value in a star-studded Brisbane Lions team.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Dayne Zorko of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round one AFL match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 15, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Cox’s problems mount as injury-hit Swans slump to Lions loss

This isn’t how Dean Cox’s first season in charge of Sydney was supposed to go. At 0-2, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY, the new Swans coach must be tearing his hair out as he deals with a mounting injury crisis.

AFL News

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Will Ashcroft of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’ll be better’: Norm Smith medallist’s warning to AFL rivals

He already has a premiership and Norm Smith Medal after 31 games. Now he’s determined to take his game to another level and spearhead Brisbane Lions’ premiership defence, as CALLUM DICK finds out.

AFL

The Brisbane Lions play the Sydney Swans in Round 1.

‘Heavy hearts’: AFL premiers rocked by tragedy

The Brisbane Lions get their 2025 AFL campaign underway on Saturday but they will be without a recruit for a sad reason.

AFL

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Bailey Humphrey (left) and Sam Day of the Suns celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Geelong Cats at TIO Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Day will come for new Lions recruit

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has heaped praise on off-season recruit Sam Day, who was set to make his Lions debut on Sunday before the death of his father led to his withdrawal.

AnalysisAFL

We meet again: What’s changed for Swans, Lions since 2024 GF

Sydney will persevere with its new-look bookends while it is back to the future for Brisbane and Eric Hipwood. Callum Dick and Lachlan McKirdy analyse the upcoming grand final rematch.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

‘Could blow up’: McLaren, Piastri concerns

Oscar Piastri is hoping to break an Aussie Formula One curse this weekend, as all eyes centre on the dynamic in the McLaren garage.

AFL

Logan Morris at Lions training at Springfield before their Opening Round clash against Geelong this Thursday. Picture Lachie Millard

How emerging Lion has improved

Having worked hard on his fitness and strength in the off-season, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris is intent on building on a memorable debut AFL campaign.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A dejected Errol Gulden of the Swans is consoled by Braeden Campbell of the Swans during the 2024 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Proud club’: What Lions are wary of

Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.

AFL

The entrance to the Gold Coast Suns' training base after Cyclone Alfred swept through last week.

Lions, Suns lock in Round 1 plans after grounds, facilities soaked

The Lions have been unable to train on soaked grounds in Brisbane, so will fly south early ahead of their clash with Sydney, while the Suns have dodged the carnage felt by NRL neighbours the Titans.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Zach Merrett of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL’s big fixture gamble after Opening Round upheaval

Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.

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