Why Lions have to be at ‘absolute best’
The Brisbane Lions are still searching for their “best football” despite starting the defence of their AFL premiership with three successive wins.
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Same, same but different: How Lions exposed Cats again
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
‘Pretty special’: Lions detail shows class
Brisbane have completed a stunning 35-point turnaround, with a slick second half performance showing their class.
‘It made life suck’: Draft snubs that lit a fire in mid-season pick
Will McLachlan was staking his claim for the mid-season draft 12 months ago. Last week, he made his AFL debut for the reigning premiers. The Falcons export reflects on his whirlwind year and the setbacks that helped him get there.
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Hunter and the hunted: Who’s making moves
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Better without Joe? Lions great’s ominous premiership warning
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Batman and Robin: Gabba’s great entertainer unearths an apprentice
There’s a bigger burden to be shared in Brisbane’s forward line this season, but their new Batman and Robin are ready to take the Lions back to the promised land, in their own, unique way.
Another son of a gun close to AFL debut
A highly touted rookie has impressed in his bid to break into the Brisbane Lions’ premiership-winning team.
Round 3? The AFL’s options as Cyclone threatens season opener
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Cyclone ‘wreaks havoc’ on AFL season opener
The first game of the AFL season could be called off as a tropical cyclone descending on southeast Queensland wreaks havoc.
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