Gold Coast

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.

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

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‘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.

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

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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.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Logan Morris of the Lions celebrates a goal 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)

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Reinvigorated Lions defy injury carnage to vanquish Suns

The Lions turned to the youngsters out of necessity in their QClash win, while for the Suns it was a moment lost after so much promise, as Brisbane cruised to victory.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Head coach Chris Fagan is seen during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at The Gabba on June 29, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Returning Lions stars told to deliver in QClash

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says history will count for nothing in Saturday night’s QClash at the Gabba.

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Brisbane Lions player Callum Ah Chee pictured at the Gabba plays his 100th game when the Lions take on the Suns over the weekend, Brisbane 21st of July 2022. (Image/Josh Woning)

Lion is proud of AFL century

This weekend’s QClash holds greater significance for the Lions’ Callum Ah Chee, who will chalk up a well-deserved AFL milestone.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Oscar McInerney of the Lions and Jarrod Witts of the Suns compete for the ball the round six AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

QClash woes won’t dull Suns’ belief

The Gold Coast Suns need to end their QClash drought in their chase for a maiden AFL finals berth.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Lincoln McCarthy of the Lions kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on June 30, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

QClash of extreme significance

Saturday night’s QClash is crucial for both the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Sam Draper of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on July 17, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Absurd’ moment sends AFL into a frenzy

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has pulled off a late contender for goal of the year during Sunday’s victory over the Gold Coast Suns.

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Run home: The games Tigers must win to make finals

Suddenly, Richmond’s finals hopes hang in the balance after its horror loss to the Suns. Here is what needs to happen for the Tigers to make the eight.

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’You get hurt’: How Tigers blew matchwinning lead

Gold Coast’s after-the-siren miracle win against Richmond has kept the Suns’ finals hopes alive. But it should never have been that close, according to Damien Hardwick.

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Salary sacrifice: Selfless Suns players take a hit for greater good

Sacrificing salary, deep list cuts, a hardnosed game style built from the ground up and a preseason tactic that ensured the days of the fadeouts were over. This is how Stuart Dew and the Suns turned the once struggling club around. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE >

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Stuart Dew, Senior Coach of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at the Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Job is not done’: Club’s ‘belief’ in AFL coach

Gold Coast Suns have ended speculation about the future of coach Stuart Dew as the club continues to “chase down firsts”.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Suns coach Stuart Dew talks to players during the round 14 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Port Adelaide Power at Metricon Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Dew’s hopes for Suns’ future after new deal

Chasing a host of ‘firsts’ is among coach Stuart Dew’s wish list after recommitting to Gold Coast as speculation about his future has been put to bed.

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