‘Truck’ gears up for toughest test
ADELAIDE Crows fullback Ben Rutten is too modest to reveal the secret of stopping Jonathan Brown, describing the assignment as the toughest test in the game.
Brisbane Lions
Green kicks on with two-year deal
JOSH Green will make Brisbane home for the next two years when he puts pen to paper on a contract extension today.
‘Superboot’ gets the punt
GOLD Coast has punted superboot Trent McKenzie from their clash with flag favourite Hawthorn for missing a recovery session.
Plenty of Merrett in signing Tippett
BRISBANE Lion Daniel Merrett says Kurt Tippett would be a “very handy” acquisition and offer the club flexibility in the forward-ruck position.
Faces of future re-sign at Lions
BRISBANE Lions have secured two key components of their plans for the future by locking away Josh Green and Claye Beams on new deals.
Tippett in race to face Lions
KURT Tippett has three days to reach his “baseline” concussion mark to play against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Lions lament lapse in killer quarter
BRISBANE could be even further away from a flag than they think after their “premiership quarter” flop against Carlton.
Black set to Bolt against Blues
BRISBANE coach Michael Voss has joked that veteran Simon Black will run like Usain Bolt when the Lions face Carlton tomorrow night.
Black fit to take on the Blues
BRISBANE great Simon Black says his troublesome knee is up to a full game of football against Carlton at Etihad Stadium tomorrow night.
Teams: Black to shed sub vest
BRISBANE star Simon Black is set to ditch the lime green substitute’s vest and take his place. See all the Round 20 teams here.
Lions can end Blues’ season – Zorko
DAYNE Zorko says a desperate Carlton will be trying to salvage their finals hopes and Brett Ratten’s coaching job on Saturday night.
Brent happy to be back in blue
INJURED Brisbane Lion Brent Staker is feeling blue on several counts but it has nothing to do with his mood.
Brown seething after heavy loss
LIONS captain Jonathan Brown has savaged Brisbane’s performance against Richmond, labelling the 48-point loss as ”embarrassing”.
Black’s sub role bamboozles Lynch
LIONS legend Alastair Lynch labelled Simon Black’s relegation to the sub role in Brisbane’s 48-point loss to Richmond as “staggering”.
Voss certain Tigers will bare claws
BRISBANE coach Michael Voss is at a loss to explain Richmond’s recent stranglehold over the Lions.
Lions wait on injured Maguire
BRISBANE fullback Matt Maguire will be given every opportunity to tame the Tigers at the Gabba tomorrow night.
Wounded Lions out to tame Tigers
LIONS midfield star Jack Redden says the 98-point loss to West Coast in Perth on Sunday “cut deep” but insists Brisbane can bounce back.
Brownie eager to see Rich pickings
ONLY one Lion would be more excited than Daniel Rich about his return from suspension against Richmond – and that’s Jonathan Brown.
Lisle’s chance to cement his goal
THE stage is set for the Brisbane Lions to learn whether Jordan Lisle has what it takes to become the club’s next genuine power forward.
Lions coach to wield axe
RATHER than raise a white flag, Michael Voss will wield a selection axe in a bid to salvage something from the season.
Voss says Hawks the team to beat
BRISBANE coach Michael Voss says Hawthorn is the best team in the competition.
No time for Lions to dwell on loss
BRISBANE know there is no point complaining over a short six-day break between their 98-point loss to West Coast and the home game against Richmond.
The annihilation we had to have
BRISBANE coach Michael Voss feared a result like the 98-point thrashing from West Coast at Patersons Stadium yesterday was just around the corner.
Assassin Naitanui buries Brisbane
HE is often dubbed the “Flying Fijian”. But West Coast superstar Nic Naitanui was the “Silent Assassin” at Patersons Stadium.
Better days not far away: Brown
JONATHAN Brown admits he could be playing better, but those who think he may be a declining force, should do so at their own peril.
Eagles seek to break losing streak
WEST Coast superstar Dean Cox says Sunday’s clash with Brisbane at Perth’s Patersons Stadium is not about getting even with the Lions.
Hudson backs Naitanui’s stance
LIONS ruckman Ben Hudson has wished rival Nic Naitanui luck in his quest to receive greater protection from umpires ahead of their clash.
Drummond set to miss Eagles clash
LIONS superboot Josh Drummond is set to miss this Sunday’s clash with West Coast at Patersons Stadium.
Brisbane won’t enter Cloke chase
BRISBANE will not enter the multi-million dollar bidding war for out-of-contract Collingwood star Travis Cloke.
Voss facing tough decision: Brown
JONATHAN Brown says Lions coach Michael Voss is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to calling time on the careers of club greats.
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