‘Windy hellholes’: GF venue bests other options
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.
Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.
A Crows sharpshooter will remain at West Lakes for the near future, being rewarded for a career best season.
Conor McKenna is returning to the AFL after spending the past two seasons playing Gaelic football.
The Lions are one win away from an AFLW grand final, with nerves evident in the Brisbane camp.
Superstar Lions midfielder Lachie Neale might be one of the leading chances for the Brownlow Medal but he’s not having any of it — instead focusing on stopping a former winner of the prestigious award.
Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says a last-round loss to Richmond won’t halt the club’s momentum as it prepares for a return bout at the Gabba next week.
He might be the last player left to feature in finals for Brisbane, but Daniel Rich is confident inexperience on the big stage won’t be an issue for the Lions in September.
Brisbane have dropped a hint as to how they’ll contain Jack Riewoldt after the in-form Marcus Adams struggled against Richmond’s jumping jack.
Josh Kennedy has just five goals in his past four matches and Tom Hawkins hasn’t kicked one for a fortnight. Both their teams desperately need to fire in the finals, Mark Robinson writes.
Richmond will travel to Queensland for a qualifying final against Brisbane and plans to quell the influence of Lachie Neale after he had 51 possessions at the MCG on Sunday.
Are 51 disposals enough to be best on ground when your team loses? Lachie Neale made a strong case for BOG honours despite Brisbane’s defeat to Richmond. VOTE ON EVERY ROUND 23 GAME.
Lachie Neale set a new record for the most disposals by a Brisbane Lions player in a game, but was left disappointed after the club missed an opportunity to clinch its first minor premiership in more than a decade.
Finals footy is back at the Gabba for the first time since 2009 after the Lions finished second to set up a home match against Richmond. Here’s how you can secure a ticket to the game.
It’s a difficult task to beat the Tigers at the MCG but should the Lions lose today, they’ll get their own back by hosting Richmond at the Gabba in two weeks. See the likely schedule here.
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