Lions skipper hamstrung
Dayne Zorko’s impressive pre-season with the Brisbane Lions has suffered a minor setback.
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Josh Dunkley fires up over Bulldogs exit
Josh Dunkley has snapped back at claims he has been trashing the Western Bulldogs since joining the Brisbane Lions this season.
McKenna in a hurry to win an AFL flag
Conor McKenna had a few offers on the table as he contemplated a return to the AFL, but one stood out.
Dunkley: Lions can cover absence of Adams
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