‘Big O’ must prove his fitness in reserves
While two players won’t be required to return for the Brisbane Lions via the reserves following lengthy lay-offs, Oscar McInerney will play in the club’s VFL team.
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‘Big thing’: Young Lion puts team first
Emerging Brisbane Lions midfielder Levi Ashcroft is adapting to the challenges of playing in the AFL after a stellar career in junior football.
‘Deserved rest’ could end for Lions star
The Lions may be boosted by the return of three players, including ruckman Oscar McInerney, for Saturday’s Gabba battle against the GWS Giants.
Crows produce miracle comeback after Dawson, Keays magic
Adelaide has completed a stunning come-from-behind win after Jordan Dawson inspired a last-quarter surge against a Brisbane Lions side which was left to rue its wastefulness in front of goal.
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Comeback kings: Lions show AFL world how to really handle crisis
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‘Wouldn’t say it’s fair’: AFL great’s admission on contentious draft rule
Leigh Matthews says Chris Fagan deserves more credit for wooing the ready-made stars, but does admit the Lions have a key advantage on the rest of the AFL that isn’t really “fair.”
Daicos ‘hard to tag’, says Pies coach
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Lions need more than ‘healthy belief’
The in-form Lions are hoping to reverse the Magpies’ recent dominance over them when the teams meet at the Gabba on Thursday night.
Noosa to the Gabba: Brisbane’s backline bolter queuing behind greatness
One of the Brisbane Lions’ best rising talents has opened up on his debut season and contract extension as he battles to fight his way back into the premiership winning team.
Premiers stun the Bulldogs in 77-year first
Reigning premier Brisbane has roared back from a huge hole to stun the Western Bulldogs in an AFL comeback for the ages.
Lions come from nowhere to stun Dogs in game of the year
The Bulldogs were in control at Norwood Oval on Saturday – then Eric Hipwood and the Lions flicked the switch, resulting in one of the games of the season.
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Bittersweet return for new Lion at Norwood’s ‘field of dreams’
One of Norwood’s finest will make a return in the Bulldogs-Lions blockbuster. But it will be a bittersweet homecoming for Sam Day, with his biggest supporter not sitting in the stands.
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