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NCA. MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 27, 2025. AFL Grand Final between Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Hugh McCluggage of the Brisbane Lions celebrates a late goal. Picture: David Caird

Lions star ‘privileged’ to be picked for Victoria

Two-time premiership winner Hugh McCluggage ‘wasn’t too sure’ if he would be picked for Victoria’s State of Origin squad despite his All-Australian credentials.

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Coaching mentor Phil Smyth (left) speaks with Oscar McInerney of the Lions during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at the Brighton Homes Arena in Brisbane, Tuesday, September 24, 2024. (AAP Image/Jono Searle) NO ARCHIVING

How Phil Smyth helped build the Brisbane Lions dynasty

From death threats over Magic Johnson, four Olympic Games and mentoring AFL premiership coaches, Phil Smyth has lived sport’s ultimate redemption story.

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England players Mark Wood, Ben Duckett and Harry Brook play it safe with the sun at Noosa on Wednesday. Picture Lachie Millard

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Left on read: Poms ghosted AFL premiers for Noosa escape

AFL premiers Brisbane and England had been linked up ahead of the Ashes. But Robert Craddock reveals the Poms snubbed any advice the back-to-back champs could have given them on how to win.

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Lions and Broncos pre-season training. Pic: Instagram

Broncos, Lions stars unite for cross-code training session

A host of new recruits and rising Broncos stars have been put through their paces at a unique cross-code training session, as Brisbane’s two premiership winners united at the Lions’ training facilities.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 27th 2025. AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Brisbane Lions. Will Ashcroft and Lachie Neale celebrate a final quarter goal. Picture Lachie Millard

Footy insider reveals Lions’ salary cap, free agent secrets

Brisbane has brought in two free agents on pretty coin in the off-season, while already having some of the biggest names in the game on their list. This is how they’ve done it.

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Clayton Oliver during his first session with the GWS Giants as the 1- 4 year players return to training on November 24, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Track watch: Greene’s jab at Dees over Clarry, King hits milestone

GWS captain has taken a cheeky jab at Melbourne over trading Clayton Oliver, while St Kilda spearhead Max King has taken his biggest strides on his comeback trail. See the pics, plus the latest from Brisbane.

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AFLW grand final player ratings

GF player ratings: Who starred, flopped in North’s demolition job

There were plenty of contributors to North Melbourne’s record-breaking night, while some Lions had games to forget. See how every player fared on the AFLW’s biggest stage.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: North Melbourne Kangaroos players celebrate winning the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on November 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

27th heaven: Invincible Roos go back-to-back

North Melbourne has won its 27th straight game, completing an unbeaten season and making history as the AFLW’s first back-to-back premier.

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Operation beat North Melbourne for the Lions

Operation beat North Melbourne: Lions’ year-long quest for revenge

Brisbane’s loss in last year’s grand final was one of their worst in the club’s AFLW history. Go inside the game plan changes and impromptu mid-season meeting that got the Lions back on track for another tilt.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Jennifer Dunne of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFLW Second Qualifying Final match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions star reaps the rewards of ultimate family, career sacrifice

Irish star Jennifer Dunne never expected All-Australian selection after her 2025 season with the Lions, yet her sacrifice of Gaelic football has delivered the ultimate recognition.

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IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Sophie Conway of the Lions breaks away from the defence during the AFLW Preliminary Final match between Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues at Brighton Homes Arena on November 22, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The four words that took Lion out of self-confidence crisis

Sophie Conway felt as if it was nearly the end of the world when she wasn’t performing to her level. But four words helped prevent her season from derailing — and now for yet another grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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NCA. MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 27, 2025. AFL Grand Final between Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage and Ryan Lester celebrate with fans and the Premiership Cup. Picture: David Caird

‘Our own team’: Lions star on premiership hat-trick bid

The Lions face a monumental challenge as they chase a third successive AFL flag, with Hugh McCluggage warning success could ‘fall apart pretty quickly’ if they look too far ahead.

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Tai Hayes of the Southport Sharks and Fraser Rosman of Port Melbourne. Picture: Highflyer Images

Have Suns let next Zorko slip through cracks?

Gold Coast collected a plethora of talent in its latest dominant draft haul but did the Suns let the next Dayne Zorko slip through the cracks in the process? The club will be hoping history doesn’t repeat after a late developing Gold Coaster was snapped up by rivals Brisbane. Details inside

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