Clarkson return to coaching date confirmed
Alastair Clarkson will join Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan in returning to work while they take part in the investigation into racism claims during his time at Hawthorn.
Alastair Clarkson will join Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan in returning to work while they take part in the investigation into racism claims during his time at Hawthorn.
Alastair Clarkson is poised to start work as North Melbourne coach within days.
Josh Dunkley was a relieved man when his move from the Western Bulldogs to the Brisbane Lions was finally completed.
The Lions have boosted their chances of winning next year’s AFL premiership by luring a Hawthorn star to Brisbane.
It might have been five years since Brisbane Lions won at the MCG and 12 games since they defeated Richmond, but those statistics hardly concern matchwinner Lincoln McCarthy.
A combination of momentum swings and low scoring has produced the closest AFL season in 20 years as Round 22 whet the appetite for a finals series to remember.
Some players milked free kicks but a few got away with murder. Mark Robinson on the Patrick Cripps grapple, a red-hot Dusty, the heat in Adelaide and the damning stats for Mason Cox. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Marcus Adams wanted the opportunity to play on Geelong’s Tom Hawkins and he delivered with an outstanding performance in the Lions’ win. It’s made him hungry to be given more critical jobs come September.
There’s one round left in the AFL and Brisbane is sitting pretty in top spot – but with a trip to the MCG to face the Tigers to come, nothing is assured. Here’s how the Lions can score a home final in week one.
Former Cat Lincoln McCarthy has starred in another miracle on grass after taking a huge mark and kicking his team to the top of the ladder. SEE THE MARK and what the coaches said.
A Melbourne mathematician has crunched more than two decades of data to reveal which clubs are the darlings of AFL umpires, detailing the truth behind every side’s free kick count. READ THE FULL REPORT
Before passionate Lions fan Alex Wilson died of cancer last year, his wife Sandra made a promise that she has secretly been honouring every round this season. Now, she’s shared her heartwarming story.
Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
Brisbane hardman Mitch Robinson is a colourful character on and off the AFL field. He speaks to Greg Davis about his transition from bad boy Blue to lionheart.
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