Surgery makes Staker stronger
BRISBANE’S Brent Staker hopes to make up for lost time ahead of his 150th milestone match at the Gabba tomorrow night.
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Black likely to miss another week
VETERAN midfielder Simon Black will miss Brisbane’s clash with St Kilda as the Lions chase their fourth straight win at the Gabba.
‘Reckless’ Lions haven’t learnt
BRISBANE midfielder Tom Rockliff blames a “reckless” tackling technique for another lop-sided free-kick count against the Lions at the weekend.
The day Lethal was livid
LEIGH Matthews has revealed he felt like “punching” AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou immediately after the 2004 Grand Final.
Power hang on to win nailbiter
PORT Adelaide hold off a valiant Brisbane to reclaim eighth spot and end the Lions finals hopes at AAMI Stadium.
Lethal unsure ‘to be proud or sad’
LEIGH Matthews’ Lions may have paved the way for sports science’s cutting edge techniques in Australia – and he’s not sure how he feels about that.
Lions should look to draft
IT is time for Brisbane to give up trying to poach their next power forward. They should be focusing on simply getting the best players available.
Lions step up chase for key forward
BRISBANE Lions say Jonathan Brown’s decision to play on or not will have no impact on the club’s search for a key forward.
Lions confident Brown will play
BRISBANE Lions coach Michael Voss is confident Jonathan Brown will be fit to face Port Adelaide in a must-win clash at AAMI Stadium.
Hand injury to sideline Hanley
SUPERCOACH ALERT: Brisbane Lions defender Pearce Hanley ruled out for two to four weeks with a broken hand.
Black unsure when he’ll be back
BRISBANE great Simon Black says he cannot put a date to his return to footy as he continues to struggle with a groin injury.
Lions fear Brown loss
BRISBANE could be without Jonathan Brown for this Sunday’s must-win clash with Port Adelaide.
Lions see off dogged Demons
BRISBANE Lions keep their slim finals hopes alive with a gritty win over Melbourne Demons in the heat and humidity of Darwin.
Craig proud of Demons fight
MELBOURNE coach Neil Craig was proud of his young team’s fight, especially after losing key defender Colin Garland to injury.
Lions need generation now: Voss
BRISBANE Lions coach Michael Voss calls on his group of young guns to step up and become “generation now”.
Brown out of Lions’ top end trip
BRISBANE Lions captain Jonathan Brown ruled out of the clash with Melbourne in Darwin due to a hip injury.
Mayes “scary” good: Mickey O
AFL great Michael O’Loughlin says boom Brisbane rookie Sam Mayes will be “scary” when he hits his full potential.
Finals? You’re kidding: Voss
DON’T mention AFL finals to Michael Voss, but his Brisbane Lions had better keep bringing their mouthguards to training.
Late surges gave Lions belief: Hanley
PEARCE Hanley says the Lions’ recent record of fourth-quarter surges gave Brisbane all the belief it needed to produce a remarkable victory.
Midfield secret of Lions’ success
MIDFIELDER Tom Rockliff says his side’s undermanned on-ball division inspired the Lions to a 12-point win over North Melbourne.
Lions ready to deal for No.1 pick
Brisbane Lions confirm they will look to trade for this year’s No.1 draft pick in the hopes of securing wonderkid Tom Boyd.
Lions must share the load: Rich
LIONS star Daniel Rich knows his side will have to share the load on Saturday night if they are to beat North Melbourne.
Lions to seek umps’ clarification
Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss has dismissed concerns over a possible citing of skipper Jonathan Brown at the AFL tribunal.
Roos, Pies hold up Team of the Round
KEY Kangaroos hold up the backline while the Magpies’ twin towers dominate in attack in the round 14 Team of the Round.
Brown sweats on MRP decision
BRISBANE expect co-captain Jonathan Brown to play against North Melbourne, despite the star to come under scrutiny from the match review panel.
Which footy fans had it worse?
MELBOURNE fans don’t have much to smile about, but what about Fitzroy, the cap-cheating Blues and other easybeats of yesteryear? VOTE NOW.
Lions will make it up to Black
TOM Rockliff wants the Lions to quickly pick up the pieces from the loss to Collingwood so they can pay a fitting tribute to club legend Simon Black.
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