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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joe Daniher, Charlie Cameron, Kai Lohmann, Eric Hipwood and Callum Ah Chee of the Lions celebrate winning premiership during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Should have been impossible’: Miracle flag Fagan era deserved

The Brisbane Lions have been knocking on the door for years, now after a ridiculous finals series they finally have their flag. But this might be just the beginning, CALLUM DICK writes.

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Grand Final Day socials from South Bank Picture Grace Kessels

70+ PHOTOS: Lions fans out and about for AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions stormed to victory in the 2024 AFL grand final and these fans were there to celebrate every second of it.

Eric Hipwood's second quarter from the boundary

The blow which set up Lions’ flag-winning blitz

A Jason Akermanis-esque goal to Eric Hipwood will be repeated on highlight reels for years, but it was the second-quarter Brisbane blitz which won the Lions their 2024 premiership. JON RALPH unpacks it.

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There's always one. Photo: Channel 7

‘How hard is it?’: AFL world savages snub

Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron has become the latest player to commit AFL Grand Final day’s biggest faux pas.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 11: Dayne Zorko of the Lions warms up prior to the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Brisbane Lions and the GWS GIANTS at The Gabba on August 11, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Wake-up call’ could be too late

After winning nine successive games, the Brisbane Lions could pay a heavy price for losing to the GWS Giants.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Jaspa Fletcher of the Lions is seen prior to the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Brisbane Lions at People First Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Lions can turn around embarrassing loss

The Brisbane Lions will need to be switched on in one area against the GWS Giants if they are to extend their winning run to 10 matches.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Levi Ashcroft of the AFL Academy poses with his best on ground medal during the 2024 AFL Academy match between the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys and Footscray Bulldogs at Whitten Oval on April 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Jarrod Berry of the Lions is tackled by Josh Kelly of the Giants during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval, on April 25, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

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.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Harris Andrews of the Lions celebrates following the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on June 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 21 AFL match between Footscray Football Club and Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium, on August 02, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

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”.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Will Ashcroft of the Lions kicks during the round 19 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba, on July 21, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Ross Lyon, Senior Coach of the Saints speaks to his players during the round 21 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, on August 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

’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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Callum Ah Chee and Jaxon Prior of the Lions pose for a photograph after the round 20 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions at People First Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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.

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Brisbane Lions players Ryan Lester with son Romeo 8 months-old and Dayne Zorko with son Louis , 4, the Race at the Gabba. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

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.

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