Brisbane

New Brownlow threat emerges as second-gear Lions escape again

Brisbane has limped back to the top of the AFL ladder ahead of a crucial three weeks which could define its premiership defence. Plus, is Hugh McCluggage this year’s Brownlow bolter?

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Oscar McInerney of the Lions during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on May 27, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

AFL

Lions take no risks with key pair

Lions coach Chris Fagan is content to err on the side of caution with the fitness of two of Brisbane’s stars.

AFL football - Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Bears match at Adelaide Oval. Brisbane coach Robert Walls speaks to his players 06 Feb 1993. (Pic by staff photographer Neon Martin)

QLD News

Late footy great’s surprising bucket list feat revealed

Australian rules legend Robert Walls was able to achieve one emotional final victory before his death.

AFL

AFL star’s ‘extraordinary’ teammate clip

Brisbane Lions captain Lachie Neale has caused a stir with “extraordinary comments” about one of the club’s biggest stars.

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Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft and Sydney's Tom McCartin during the AFL Round 1 match between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at the SCG on March 15, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Levi a must? Key SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday

It was a big first Super Saturday of the 2025 season – and there were plenty of SuperCoach hits and misses. Recap the action and see what it all means going forward.

Lions

Cox’s problems mount as injury-hit Swans slump to Lions loss

This isn’t how Dean Cox’s first season in charge of Sydney was supposed to go. At 0-2, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY, the new Swans coach must be tearing his hair out as he deals with a mounting injury crisis.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Will Ashcroft of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’ll be better’: Norm Smith medallist’s warning to AFL rivals

He already has a premiership and Norm Smith Medal after 31 games. Now he’s determined to take his game to another level and spearhead Brisbane Lions’ premiership defence, as CALLUM DICK finds out.

AFL

The Brisbane Lions play the Sydney Swans in Round 1.

‘Heavy hearts’: AFL premiers rocked by tragedy

The Brisbane Lions get their 2025 AFL campaign underway on Saturday but they will be without a recruit for a sad reason.

AFL

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Bailey Humphrey (left) and Sam Day of the Suns celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Geelong Cats at TIO Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Day will come for new Lions recruit

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has heaped praise on off-season recruit Sam Day, who was set to make his Lions debut on Sunday before the death of his father led to his withdrawal.

AnalysisAFL

We meet again: What’s changed for Swans, Lions since 2024 GF

Sydney will persevere with its new-look bookends while it is back to the future for Brisbane and Eric Hipwood. Callum Dick and Lachlan McKirdy analyse the upcoming grand final rematch.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

‘Could blow up’: McLaren, Piastri concerns

Oscar Piastri is hoping to break an Aussie Formula One curse this weekend, as all eyes centre on the dynamic in the McLaren garage.

AFL

Logan Morris at Lions training at Springfield before their Opening Round clash against Geelong this Thursday. Picture Lachie Millard

How emerging Lion has improved

Having worked hard on his fitness and strength in the off-season, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris is intent on building on a memorable debut AFL campaign.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A dejected Errol Gulden of the Swans is consoled by Braeden Campbell of the Swans during the 2024 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Proud club’: What Lions are wary of

Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.

AFL

The entrance to the Gold Coast Suns' training base after Cyclone Alfred swept through last week.

Lions, Suns lock in Round 1 plans after grounds, facilities soaked

The Lions have been unable to train on soaked grounds in Brisbane, so will fly south early ahead of their clash with Sydney, while the Suns have dodged the carnage felt by NRL neighbours the Titans.

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