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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Will Ashcroft of the Lions kicks during the round 19 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba, on July 21, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Winning Ashcroft medal would be an ‘honour’ for young Lion

For one emerging Brisbane Lions star, Saturday’s QClash holds some extra significance.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher of the Lions are seen during the 2022 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Eric Hipwood of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFL Round 17 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows at The Gabba on July 07, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Depleted Lions to keep it ‘simple’

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has promised the Lions won’t take victory for “granted” in Saturday’s QClash.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Eric Hipwood of the Lions competes for the ball during the round 19 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba, on July 21, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Harris Andrews of the Lions and Logan McDonald of the Swans compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 19 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans at The Gabba on July 21, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Zak Evans of the Renegades celebrates after dismissing Nathan Ellis of the Hurricanes during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 26, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Big Bash bowler’s bold AFL ambitions

The Gold Coast Suns have snared the services of a former Melbourne Renegades and Victoria fast bowler.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Dayne Zorko of the Lions in action during the round 19 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba, on July 21, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns looks on during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at Austworld Centre Oval on July 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Simple’ way for Suns to rectify away form

Until the Gold Coast can break its away hoodoo, the ‘narrative’ will remain the same, according to Suns coach Damien Hardwick.

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‘Sorry mum’: Hardwick responds to F-bomb critic

The AFL didn’t like the outburst from the Gold Coast Suns coach last week but there was another significant person who liked it even less.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Bodhi Uwland of the Suns in action during the round 15 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium, on June 23, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rising Suns defender extends Gold Coast stay

One of Gold Coast’s brightest young talents wants to ‘repay the faith’ shown in him after extending his stay with the Suns.

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Caroline Wilson has called for Dustin Martin to stay a one-club player. Photo: Channel 9

Dusty ‘mistake’ exposed in heated TV clash

Veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson has sparked debate after calling for Suns coach to follow his own advice in the pursuit of Dustin Martin.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns looks on during the round 17 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL rules on Hardwick F-bomb

After his team fell to lowly North Melbourne on Saturday, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick dropped some colourful language and the AFL wasn’t happy.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers runs out with the team during the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell

Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers and Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour

As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.

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Fans all say same thing over Maynard act

Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Zak Evans of the Renegades looks on during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 26, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

‘Bit of a win’: Suns snare former cricketer

Gold Coast is getting better at keeping players but luring talent is the next aim and it’s started with winning the fight for a former cricketer.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Wil Powell of the Suns warms up during the round five AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Hawthorn Hawks at People First Stadium, on April 13, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Suns star’s immediate recall after ban

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says a Sun will be welcomed back into the senior side after serving a suspension for a homophobic slur.

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Jayden Laverde was penalised for throwing the ball to the wrong player. Photo: Fox Footy.

AFL explodes, penalty defies ‘common sense’

AFL fans were left enraged by a seriously harsh umpiring call that appeared to decide Essendon’s thrilling loss to the Gold Coast.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dons to seek answers after players ‘bewildered’ by umpiring decisions

Essendon coach Brad Scott will seek clarification from the umpiring department after he said his players were blindsided by some decisions on the Gold Coast.

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Hardwick and Voss hit out at the umpiring. Photo: Fox Sports

‘Dangerous’ issue AFL needs to fix

Carlton coach Michael Voss and Suns coach Damien Hardwick have put the AFL’s umpiring in the spotlight once again.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Ben Long of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Geelong Cats at TIO Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns make Top End statement with dominant Cats win

The Suns are in the AFL’s top eight after a breathtaking performance in Darwin gave them a 64-point win over Geelong.

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The AFL's Welcome to Country before the Cats took on Gold Coast. Photos: Fox Sports/Getty Images

AFL world reacts to new Welcome to Country

There has been a mixed reaction to a different take on the Welcome to Country for the AFL clash in Darwin.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Jarrod Witts of the Suns handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and North Melbourne Kangaroos at TIO Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL teams: Raft of stars rested in NT heat

Gold Coast and Geelong have pulled some surprise selection calls ahead of Thursday night’s big clash in Darwin. SEE THE FULL TEAMS

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Tom Stewart of the Cats in action during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on April 20, 2024 in BRISBANE, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns to target ‘damaging’ Cats star

Geelong star Tom Stewart can expect plenty of attention from the Gold Coast Suns in Darwin on Thursday night.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Wil Powell of the Suns and Charlie Cameron of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS at The Gabba on May 05, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions laud AFL’s ‘clear’ message about slurs

The AFL’s decision to give a Suns star a lengthy ban for his use of a homophobic slur towards a Lions player has been applauded by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Eric Hipwood of the Lions is tackled during the round eight AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba, on May 05, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Lions want long weekend QClash permanently

The idea of a Sunday night Labour Day long weekend Gabba QClash becoming a regular fixture on the AFL calendar excites the Brisbane Lions.

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Logan Morris and his pre-game meal. Photos: Getty Images/Supplied

‘It’s a big order’: Lion’s wild pre-match meal

Prior to his unexpected AFL debut, a young Brisbane Lion consumed a staggering amount of food from McDonald’s.

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The Lions have survived despite and injury disaster. Photo: Getty Images

Disaster proves AFL ‘monster has awoken’

Most pundits had drawn a line through the Brisbane Lions in 2024 but a domination of the QClash may show the side still has life.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions walk from the field after defeat during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval, on April 25, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Lions season at ‘critical’ stage

With his side having already lost five times this season, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan knows there is plenty at stake in Sunday night’s QClash at the Gabba.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval on April 25, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

‘AFL’s hard’: Lions star’s frank admission

Cam Rayner wants to have a midfield “impact” for the Brisbane Lions, but first he needs to improve in other areas on the field.

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