Brisbane Lions kick off Mad Monday celebrations after grand final win

The victorious Brisbane Lions celebrated their AFL grand final win well into Monday, leading to one big admission.

The victorious Brisbane Lions have kicked off Mad Monday celebrations at an inner-Brisbane pub.

Eye-catching costumes included Harris Andrews dressing up as a child that had been abducted by an alien, Reece Torrent and Luke Lloyd as Mario and Luigi, and Henry Smith and Carter Michael as the Bananas in Pyjamas. Other outfits included Rick and Morty, Spider-Man, Walter White from Breaking Bad, Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Ali G, Bananas in Pyjamas and even an eshay.

Picture: Richard Walker

Mary Christmas? Picture: Richard Walker

Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale. Picture: Richard Walker

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews and Cam Rayner arrived with the 2024 AFL Premiership Trophy.

Lions players arrive at a Brisbane hotel for Mad Monday celebrations.

Midfielder Josh Dunkley said the squad had been celebrating hard since Saturday.

“Can’t beat it, unbelievable feeling,” he said.

“Over the last couple of nights I have probably slept six hours.”

Lions co-captain Harris Andrews appears to have been kidnapped by aliens, while Cam Raynor’s make-up might be in need of a touch-up.

When asked who has been “best on” for the celebrations, Harris Andrews answered “Joe D”.

Conor McKenna. Picture: Richard Walker

Zac Bailey. Picture: Richard Walker

Defender Tom Doedee, who arrived in a Christmas-themed dress, was cautious when approaching the venue in his outfit.

“This is a concerning amount of cameras for what I look like,” he said.

Brisbane Lions celebrate Mad Monday after their grand final victory.

Midfielder Hugh McCluggage said the team had been enjoying themselves following the win.

“I got some sleep both nights, it’s been better than nothing,” he said.

Some costumes were better than others. Picture: Richard Walker

Brisbane Lions players at the Brisbane hotel on Monday. Picture: Richard Walker

“We went to the pub last night after Brighton Homes (Arena), it’s just been a good time.”

McCluggage added that he was looking forward to returning back to work.

Brandon Starcevich. Picture: Richard Walker

Luke Lloyd and Reece Torrent. Picture: Richard Walker

Joe Daniher. Picture: Richard Walker

“I would love to, I will enjoy this one first and then we’ll see how we go,” he said.

The team returned to Brisbane from Melbourne late on Sunday afternoon after a emphatic victory over the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final.

Bruce Reville and “child”. Picture: Richard Walker

Jaspa Fletcher. Picture: Richard Walker

Thousands of people packed out the grounds of the Brighton Homes Arena at Springfield to greet them.

Josh Dunkley. Picture: Richard Walker

Harry Sharp and Kai Lohmann. Picture: Richard Walker

Brisbane Lions players Carter Michael and Henry Smith as the Bananas in Pyjamas. Picture: Richard Walker