Black: Why top two is ‘critically important’ for Lions’ flag hopes
Brisbane legend Simon Black says securing a top-two finish is crucial if the Lions want to break through for the club’s first premiership since the three-peat era of the early 2000s.
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‘Going to be hard’: No emotional picks in Brisbane
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has no room for sentiment as he plots his team’s path to the AFL finals.
Lions’ super sprinter signs on for two more seasons
A highly rated young gun has rejected rival interest to sign a new deal with the Brisbane Lions that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2025.
Numbers that show AFL is booming in Queensland
Participation in AFL programs is up across the board in Queensland, and the league says it is just the start.
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Coaches back Schache to fulfil talent
YOUNG Brisbane forward Josh Schache has so far attracted little interest from Victorian clubs but his TAC Cup coaches have backed him to thrive at a new club when he’s back closer to family and friends.
Power makes its move on Rockliff
PORT Adelaide has lodged its free-agency play for Brisbane midfielder Tom Rockliff.
Best and fairest surprise packets
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Hodge to Lions an ‘unbelievable’ steal
BRISBANE has already scored one of the biggest wins of the trade period but there is one high-profile Lion facing the chop. GARY BUCKENARA’s Lions list analysis.
Crows move on as Gibbs stays put
ADELAIDE has said it has “moved on” for it’s pursuit of Bryce Gibbs and looks unlikely to release Charlie Cameron while St Kilda starts contract talks with Paddy McCartin.
Little interest in Schache from Victorian clubs
JOSH Schache and Brisbane have agreed to explore a trade back to Victoria but there has been limited interest in the former No.2 pick with clubs already ruling out pursuing a deal.
Trade day one done, what happens next?
GARY Buckenara lifts the lid on what happens during AFL trade period, including the best and worst clubs to deal with, how much players really know and how much negotiating it takes to get a trade done.
Crows to make ’unbeatable’ Motlop offer
ADELAIDE is poised to win the free-agent race for Geelong forward-midfielder Steven Motlop with a super offer on Monday
Clarko’s pain over Hodge decision
HAWKS coach Alastair Clarkson says “it’s ripping my guts out” that Luke Hodge won’t retire as a Hawthorn player but he will head to Brisbane “with our blessing”.
2017 AFL Trade Period ultimate guide
HAS Geelong’s pursuit of Gary Ablett stalled? What will the Dogs get for Jake Stringer? The trade period is about to open with a host of big names on offer. EVERY CLUB’S TRADE PREVIEW
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