How Lions, Suns talent war is shaping Queensland grassroots
The Suns have the most prolific Academy in the land, but how does its quality stack up against the Lions? Here’s how both clubs’ success is making Queensland the AFL’s second biggest state.
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Schoolboy rivalry to be reignited in QClash
A rivalry stemming from schoolboy football in Victoria is set to be revived in Sunday’s QClash at the Gabba.
‘Get amongst it’: Scene set for spicy QClash
While he comes across as mild mannered, one Brisbane Lions star is ready to fire up for a few reasons in this Sunday’s QClash.
The call which decided Ashcroft Queensland tug of war
Will and Levi Ashcroft were on track to be Gold Coast Suns players before one call changed their football careers. Now, they are preparing to play their first QClash together as Lions.
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Lions challenge prelim final ban
The AFLW tribunal will sit on Wednesday morning to determine the finals fate of an important Brisbane midfielder.
Qld sports’ heavy hitters plea to new Premier for stadium rethink
Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Lions have taken advantage of the change in the political Queensland landscape with a plea to the new premier to ditch any idea of Gabba redevelopment and build something new.
‘Stoic’ Lions star set for finals ‘impact’
A Brisbane Lions AFLW star that was a victim of crowd abuse is set to bounce back in style during the finals series.
2025 hit list: Who’s left on market after bumper Rayner deal?
Several Victorian clubs were readying a huge play for Cameron Rayner before he signed with Brisbane Lions. Where could they divert that money to instead?
‘Hungry’ premiership winner gets monster deal
After securing the AFL premiership in a second-straight grand final appearance, the Brisbane Lions want to build a dynasty and have re-signed a key man.
It’s Barrass or you: Cut Hawk’s brutal exit meeting
Ethan Phillips went into the last half-hour of trade period with his AFL future in the balance. He opens up about his exit from Hawthorn and chances of landing at a second AFL club.
Why defeat could cost Lions $1m
An upset AFLW loss has put Brisbane at risk of missing out on a major prize – and called further into question its criteria.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
‘It won’t work’: The secret AFL past of maligned Olympic stadium
A Queensland sport visionary has revealed that QSAC could have been the home of the AFL in Brisbane, but says it won’t work for the Olympics and backs building a new stadium, writes SHANNON GILL.
Midfielder leaving Lions’ den
Desperate for more games in the AFL, a fringe midfielder has left the Brisbane Lions to join the Melbourne Demons.
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