Brisbane Lions set to sign second Dunkley
Brisbane is likely to have a second Dunkley brother don its colours next year, with Kyle Dunkley in discussions about joining the Lions’ VFL team for 2023.
Brisbane is likely to have a second Dunkley brother don its colours next year, with Kyle Dunkley in discussions about joining the Lions’ VFL team for 2023.
It was a longshot just to play again and now a Brisbane Lions star is eyeing off a grand final win after a miraculous injury recovery.
The Lions are bemused that the “talk of the town” has been about the grand final venue rather than Brisbane reaching the decider.
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.
Alastair Lynch had to wait 150 games before he got his first crack at finals footy. Now the three-time premiership player has some advice for the first-time Lions ready to make history.
Three of Brisbane’s biggest stars have been honoured for their outstanding seasons after being named in the All Australian team for 2019. See the full team here.
Essendon’s bid for its first finals victory in 15 years has received an early boost, with Jake Stringer, Cale Hooker and Orazio Fantasia declared certain starters.
Superstar Lions midfielder Lachie Neale might be one of the leading chances for the Brownlow Medal but he’s not having any of it — instead focusing on stopping a former winner of the prestigious award.
Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says a last-round loss to Richmond won’t halt the club’s momentum as it prepares for a return bout at the Gabba next week.
He might be the last player left to feature in finals for Brisbane, but Daniel Rich is confident inexperience on the big stage won’t be an issue for the Lions in September.
Brisbane have dropped a hint as to how they’ll contain Jack Riewoldt after the in-form Marcus Adams struggled against Richmond’s jumping jack.
Josh Kennedy has just five goals in his past four matches and Tom Hawkins hasn’t kicked one for a fortnight. Both their teams desperately need to fire in the finals, Mark Robinson writes.
Richmond will travel to Queensland for a qualifying final against Brisbane and plans to quell the influence of Lachie Neale after he had 51 possessions at the MCG on Sunday.
Are 51 disposals enough to be best on ground when your team loses? Lachie Neale made a strong case for BOG honours despite Brisbane’s defeat to Richmond. VOTE ON EVERY ROUND 23 GAME.
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