Role Irish Lion ready to make most of
Brisbane Lions’ Irish player Conor McKenna will play whatever role is asked of him in Saturday’s AFL grand final.
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‘Content’: Injured Lion opens up on GF heartbreak
Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney has spoken for the first time since the injury that ended his hopes of a premiership medal.
‘Pay the price’ for grand final glory: Matthews
There’s a long list of legendary stories of players getting through AFL grand finals with injuries and a key Lion can join the list this week.
Skipper ‘in tears’ after grand final heartbreak
Swans captain Callum Mills “trained 100 per cent” at the SCG on Wednesday and has now learned his fate for the grand final.
‘Let it go Ed’: McGuire, Heeney butt heads
Isaac Heeney struck a nerve with the former Collingwood president ahead of Saturday’s grand final against the Lions.
Katy Perry rocked by AFL grand final drama
Popstar Katy Perry is battling a number of dramas ahead of her highly anticipated appearance at this weekend’s AFL grand final.
Lion won’t suffer pain of missing out again
Another untimely injury wasn’t going to stop Lions defender Jack Payne missing the AFL grand final for the second consecutive year.
Fagan’s fearless five: Quintet of young Lions key to GF redemption
Forged in the fires of finals football, these five young cubs are showing the competition what they’re made of. And Chris Fagan will need them all at their best in Saturday’s grand final.
‘Ready to go’: Update on Lions star’s injury
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has paid tribute to the club’s medical staff as he opened up on his ongoing heel problem.
Lions defender feared grand final chance was lost
A Brisbane Lions defender is determined not to waste his AFL grand final opportunity at the MCG on Saturday.
Lions star will ‘do anything’ for grand final glory
One of Brisbane’s most valuable players is intent on improving his grand final record in Saturday’s AFL decider.
Lions star to ‘seize’ grand final moment
It has been a long, but character-building 12 months in between AFL grand finals for Brisbane Lions star Jarrod Berry.
Lions to dedicate flag to ‘favourite son’
The Lions have been given extra incentive to win Saturday’s AFL grand final after an injury suffered by one of the team’s most popular players.
Danger learns fate for contentious tackle
The AFL has handed down its findings from Saturday’s thrilling preliminary final, including a contentious Patrick Dangerfield tackle.
‘Such a pity’: Star’s Grand Final heartbreak
Chris Fagan has revealed what Oscar McInerny must have been thinking as he went back onto the MCG knowing his dream was already over.
‘Something special’: Lions reach grand final
The Brisbane Lions have done it again, storming back from another big deficit to stun the Cats and reach this year’s grand final.
Whateley’s perfect call for ‘Messi’ moment
Gryan Miers’ moment of magic brought back memories of a hilarious viral incident during Saturday’s huge final at the MCG.
‘Just playing it up’: Lions brush off Neale concerns
A Brisbane star has played down any concerns for a Lions co-captain ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster preliminary final.
Brisbane ‘brotherhood’ behind finals surge
Brisbane Lions players could have given up after losing five of their first seven games in 2024 but something special has them a win away from another AFL grand final
‘Too long’: Trap Lions haven’t fallen into
The Lions have been quick to switch their focus rather than enjoy last weekend’s thrilling win over the GWS Giants for longer than needed.
‘So grateful’: Brisbane’s timely finals boost
Positive news on the eve of a preliminary final can boost spirits significantly, and when it involves the captain, the Brisbane Lions are buzzing.
Lions star ‘getting used to’ playing with pain
Lions star Lachie Neale will get through the pain of a heel problem the “best” he can in Brisbane’s AFL finals journey.
‘Remarkable’ young gun setting Lions alight
At just 20 years of age and coming back from an ACL injury, the Brisbane Lions young star set the finals alight last week and earnt high praise from his teammates.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
‘Significant issue’: Lions star to play through pain
The fact Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in the running for a third Brownlow Medal is more staggering given his injury reveal after leaving Sydney in a moon boot.
’What’s he doing?’: Coach’s rev-up talk says it all
Lions coach Chris Fagan has singled out mercurial forward Joe Daniher while revealing his half time speech that got his players firing.
Unforgivable act will ‘haunt’ Giants star
The Giants are waking up from a nightmare and one star will hurt more than any of them after an extraordinary blunder.
‘Not for white people’: Blunt AFL Welcome
There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.
‘Cruel’ Wiggles video causes AFL storm
If watching the Lions’ euphoric celebrations wasn’t enough for the Giants on Saturday night, the Wiggles have now joined in.
Giants ‘won’t recover’ after stunning defeat
The Brisbane Lions have come from the clouds to crush the GWS Giants’ dreams and keep their AFL premiership hopes alive.
Lions ready for giant response from Greene
The Lions are expecting a response from Giants star Toby Greene after he was asked by his coach to lift in Saturday night’s sudden-death finals affair.
194-game AFL veteran calls it quits
A retiring Brisbane Lions midfielder has thanked the club for saving his career, that was at the ‘crossroads’.
AFL great hails ‘selfless’ Lions superstar
AFL great Luke Hodge has been impressed with the way a two-time Brownlow medallist has taken his game to new levels this season.
‘Good lesson’: Lions vow to ‘take game on’
The Lions feel they “don’t have a lot to lose” on Saturday night against the Giants in Sydney.
‘Selfless’ Lion desperate to prove his fitness
The “selfless”’ nature of a Lions defender battling injury ahead of a do-or-die finals affair is much appreciated by his teammates.
Snubbed Lion has ‘bigger fish to fry’
The shock subbing of a Brisbane Lions star from the All-Australian team was met with a shoulder shrug at the club because there’s only one award that matters.
Star’s tragic health news after swipe at club
Former Brisbane Lions player Mitch Robinson has shared sad health news after causing a furore with a public swipe at his old club.
Carlton blasted over ‘horrible’ team calls
The Blues went bold at the selection table ahead of their elimination final clash against the Lions, but it didn’t pay off.
Gutted star deletes claim club locked him out
There has been a big twist after a former AFL cult hero claimed he was denied entry to his former club’s rooms after a messy departure.
‘Disgraceful’ 50-year AFL nightmare savaged
Carlton has only just avoided the worst opening half in AFL finals history after a horribly one-sided effort against the Lions.
Plea to umpires to keep their ‘eyes open’
The Lions are preparing for one of their stars to be targeted in what they expect will be a “fiercely contested” elimination final against Carlton.
‘Enjoy the ride’: Dunkley’s message to Lions
There’s one Brisbane Lions player who knows what’s required to win the AFL premiership from the bottom half of the top eight.
‘Best footy’: Brownlow winner’s finals warning
They’ll have to do it the hard way but Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is adamant he and his team and going so well they can go all the way.
Key defender set to return for Lions
Brisbane will be able to call on the services of a key defender in Saturday’s elimination final against Carlton.
Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
AFLW champs still searching for ‘respect’
The Brisbane Lions have plenty of incentive as they search for a third AFLW premiership.
Issue Lions keen to ‘forget’ about
The Lions are desperate not to become too fixated on a major problem that has haunted them in recent weeks.
Matter of opinion about Brisbane’s ‘Big Joe’
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher wants to be remembered as someone his teammates “loved playing” alongside.
Reason Lions veteran will go around again
A Brisbane Lions great refuses to give up on his premiership goal after signing a new deal with the club.
Area faltering Lions must improve
The sliding Brisbane Lions are seeking to regain their mental edge before it’s too late.
‘Strange year’: Why Lions can defy history
Successive losses are likely to mean the Brisbane Lions are going to have to do it the hard way if they are to win the AFL premiership.
‘Miraculous’: Fans erupt over AFL madness
Collingwood’s premiership defence appeared to be dead and buried against the Lions, until the unthinkable breathed life into their season.
Star’s return a boost for Lions
Brisbane’s hopes of beating Collingwood on Saturday have been aided by the return of a key forward.
Lions coach avoids firing up Magpies
“A lot of water has passed under the bridge” since last year’s AFL grand final, and Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has been careful not to dig up old wounds.
Big-game Lions star desperate to ‘deliver’
Two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale “loves big games”, so he’s determined to produce a matchwinning performance against Collingwood.
One thing Lions don’t want to waste
Having been given a “reality check” in their loss to the Giants, the Lions are intent on bouncing back against Collingwood.
‘Wake-up call’ could be too late
After winning nine successive games, the Brisbane Lions could pay a heavy price for losing to the GWS Giants.
How Lions can turn around embarrassing loss
The Brisbane Lions will need to be switched on in one area against the GWS Giants if they are to extend their winning run to 10 matches.
Lions get rising star’s brother
The Brisbane Lions will have a double dose of Ashcrofts in 2025 after one of the highest rated players in the draft chose to join his brother.
Loss Lions still can’t stop thinking about
As good as the Brisbane Lions have been on their nine-game winning streak, the pain of a poor display more than three months ago still lingers.
AFL’s hottest team not who’d you expect
The Lions might be in outstanding form, but a Brisbane stalwart believes another team is currently the AFL’s “benchmark”.
‘More levels’: Scary call from new AFL flag favs
After nine wins in a row, the Brisbane Lions are the new AFL premiership favourites with a driving force no other team in the competition has.
Fringe Lion rewarded for good form
A good performance against the Gold Coast Suns has secured a fringe Brisbane player a second successive match in the Lions’ AFL team.
Loveable Lion set for milestone
One of the Brisbane Lions’ most popular players will reach a significant career milestone on Sunday against St Kilda.
Star’s frustrations eased by Lions youth
A Brisbane star admits his own form has been under par this season but he’s seeing great strides taken by fellow forwards.
‘Like a red wine’: Lions star’s timely ‘impact’
Often “maligned”, a former No.1 AFL draft pick has taken his game to another level in a resurgent Brisbane Lions outfit.
Lions cop massive fine for concussion breach
Brisbane’s soft cap has taken a huge hit after the AFL finished the last of its investigations into head knocks during round 19.
Winning Ashcroft medal would be an ‘honour’ for young Lion
For one emerging Brisbane Lions star, Saturday’s QClash holds some extra significance.
Suns not fooled by Lions line-up
Suns coach Damien Hardwick won’t fall for any selection mind games the Lions might be trying to play ahead of Saturday’s QClash.
Depleted Lions to keep it ‘simple’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has promised the Lions won’t take victory for “granted” in Saturday’s QClash.
Call for AFL to fix ‘messy process’
A leading AFL coach believes there is too much responsibility on clubs to deal with concussion incidents appropriately.
Lions urged to resist Hipwood switch
Despite their list of unavailable defenders growing, the Lions shouldn’t move one of their star forwards into the backline, a club great says.
‘Concern’: AFL’s please explain to Lions
The AFL wants answers from the Lions regarding Brisbane’s handling of a head knock suffered by one of the club’s best players.
‘Thin ice’: Secret behind Lions’ turnaround
The Lions have been rewarded for taking risks in a winning streak that has lifted them back into AFL premiership contention.
Thriller blows AFL ‘completely wide open’
The Sydney Swans have some concerns after an AFL thriller proved there’s another scary premiership contender in the mix.
Bombshell backflips blow AFL world away
The AFL Appeals Board has made a huge call on Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron after his tackle sparked a week of controversy.
Only Brisbane’s ‘best footy’ will beat Swans
The Lions will get a true indication of their AFL premiership credentials when they host the Swans on Sunday at the Gabba.
‘Perfect tackle’: Dunkley backs banned teammate
A leading AFL player fears becoming “hesitant” on the field following the suspension of one of his teammates for making a “perfect tackle”.
‘Nothing in it’: Lions veteran defends teammate
A Brisbane stalwart says Lions forward Charlie Cameron should not be suspended for a tackle that led to a West Coast Eagles defender being concussed.
Fagan: Treat coaches better
Adam Simpson should be remembered for the good things he did at West Coast Eagles, according to Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.
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