When Lions phenom realised he was on for Norm Smith
Will Ashcroft played the 2024 grand final in just his second season, but you wouldn’t know it. The young Lion reveals the moment he thought he could win the Norm Smith Medal. SEE ALL THE VOTES.
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Player ratings: Stars who flopped on game’s biggest stage — again
The Swans had one of the best midfields in the game, and on the game’s biggest stage it was taken to the cleaners by Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and co. See how every player on the ground performed and have your say.
Lions star’s defiant kiss in epic celebration
Lachie Neale and Abbey Holmes have shared the last laugh after they were embroiled in a kissing storm earlier this season.
‘Never learn’: Swans make the same mistake
The Sydney Swans and coach John Longmire are being slaughtered for repeating a horror grand final mistake.
Robbo: The man from nowhere who climbed AFL summit
Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.
AFL in disbelief over Grand Final insanity
Channel 7’s sideline reporter Abbey Holmes’ face said it all after Eric Hipwood rubbed salt in the wounds as they put Sydney to the sword.
Popstar’s $5m price tag talk of nation
Popstar Katy Perry’s $5m price tag to perform at the AFL Grand Final has some people questioning how the money could have been better spent.
Lions fuming over ‘not correct’ decision
Brisbane star Dayne Zorko has been left baffled by a “rough” penalty that cost his side a goal in the AFL Grand Final.
Why ‘awkward’ Daniher bomb dropped
The reason for Joe Daniher’s big secret “leaking out” has emerged with the story taking a twist before the Grand Final.
‘Not you’: Ch7 presenter done dirty on air
A popular Channel 7 presenter has been “stitched up” before the AFL Grand Final in brutal fashion — and was left looking wounded.
PM fires off zingers to crowd at North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has compared himself and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to the feuding Gallagher brothers from pop band Oasis as he addressed footy fans at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast.
McGuane: The trend Swans need to reverse to lift premiership cup
The Sydney Swans have had an Achilles heel all season, and in the biggest game of the season it could well cost them. MICK McGUANE unpacks each side’s path to victory.
Daniher considering retirement bombshell post AFL GF
In a shock to the AFL world, Joe Daniher is considering his future post this weekend’s game. JON RALPH has the Lions’ response, plus the link to Brian Taylor’s cryptic comments.
AFL Grand Final sweep: How to get yours today
Grand Final day just isn’t the same without a sweep between family and friends. Find out how to get easy access to yours for the 2024 decider here.
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The AFL Grand Final is almost here with Sydney and Brisbane Lions vying for premiership glory. DOWNLOAD your sweep here and get in on the Norm Smith Medal and first goalkicker action.
The Lions and Swans stars out to redeem grand final stinkers
The losers of the previous two grand finals meet on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players eager to atone for poor performances on the big stage. See who needs a lift here.
Star’s bombshell Grand Final call rocks Lions
A stunning report has caught the AFL world off guard on Grand Final eve with a Brisbane Lions star pondering a shock decision.
‘Unfinished business’: The country mates plotting Lion premiership
That Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry turned their backs on free-agency riches to re-sign with Brisbane together is no surprise given they’ve been mates since under 18 days. Now they’re plotting a Lions premiership.
‘Right all along’: Grand final Lion’s AFL destiny revealed
Darcy Wilmot will line up for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final – something that was written in the stars.
Big O, Mills cleared for on-field roles after injury pain
Injured stars Oscar McInerney and Callum Mills will be allowed on field during the Grand Final on Saturday in what has been praised as a “fantastic gesture”.
GF Track Watch: Key Swan ‘won’t be at 100 per cent’, Lions’ flex
While the Swans ruled out Callum Mills due to his hamstring injury, a key tall was on light duties today and will go into the grand final not quite at full fitness. Plus Brisbane’s flex at the ‘G.
Fort v Grundy: Inside the battle that could decide 2024 premiers
It’ll be a 35-gamer against a two-time All-Australian when Darcy Fort and Brodie Grundy collide in this year’s AFL Grand Final. But one premiership big man isn’t willing to write off the underdog.
‘No disrespect’: Coach’s cheeky Perry gag
Swans coach John Longmire has made a rare move when asked about pop star Kary Perry and the AFL Grand Final.
Lions’ ‘time capsule’ ploy for GF revenge
The Brisbane Lions coach revealed the novel way he approached the 2023 grand final loss to help prepare for Saturday’s return to the AFL decider.
Health battles denying club greats chance to witness history
Bob Skilton and Kevin Murray are not only champions of Fitzroy and South Melbourne, but also Sydney and Brisbane Lions. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE reflect on their impact on this year’s Grand finalists.
Track watch: All eyes on Neale as Lions fans pack open training
Lions fans stood six-deep in a ring around the boundary to catch a glimpse of their heroes in action, but all eyes were on superstar Lachie Neale as he battles a “fairly significant” heel issue.
‘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.
Simple word that sums up difference between Lions, Broncos
Brisbane’s NRL and AFL teams were both minutes from winning last year’s grand finals — and then the Lions and Broncos abruptly changed course. ROBERT CRADDOCK analyses why.
‘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.
Who sparked miracle comeback? Every Lion, Giant rated
Joe Daniher kicked two of the highest-pressure goals you’ll see in Brisbane’s miraculous come-from-behind win over GWS. See who starred and who was exposed on the big stage and have your say.
’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.
Daniher the hero as Giant choke hands Lions prelim berth
Brisbane has staged one of the AFL’s great finals comebacks, rallying from 44 points down to stun GWS Giants and seal a preliminary final berth against Geelong.
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.
Goalkicking woes? How Daniher shed Lions curse to seal epic
Brisbane’s goalkicking had been under the microscope all season — headlined by Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the Lions spearhead answered the critics in the most emphatic way possible.
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.
The seven stars that will decide semi final for Giants, Lions
On paper, the Giants and Lions are incredibly similar with their talent. Here are the seven key players from both sides that will decide who books their place in a preliminary final.
Forget Hokball: This is the AFL’s true celebration king
Before Hokball swept the nation, there was a breakout Lion whose celebrations took the AFL by storm. Kai Lohmann chats to CALLUM DICK about being Brisbane’s lightning rod.
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’.
Teams: Power turn to young gun, tagger returns for Giants
Port Adelaide has turned to a young gun to aid its defensive woes, while Hawthorn has confirmed Sam Frost’s replacement. See all the teams here.
AFL semi-final tips: Who’s in danger of straight-sets exit?
Hokball or Port? Brisbane or GWS? The fate of two more premiership contenders will be decided this weekend in cutthroat semi-finals. See who our experts are tipping here.
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.
Jesse vs Joe: The Giant difference that could end Lions’ year
It’s the accurate Giants up against the scattergun Lions — CALLUM DICK and LACHLAN MCKIRDY delve into the key numbers that could decide this weekend’s semi-final.
‘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.
Premiership flop won’t cost Fagan his job
For many, it’s been premiership or bust for Chris Fagan and the Lions this year. But Brisbane’s powerbrokers see it otherwise and are set to make a huge call on the coach’s future.
Opening Round demons? Inside Lions’ navy Blue exorcism
Brisbane leading Carlton by a huge margin at the Gabba — it felt all too familiar. But in comparison to Opening Round, when Carlton came from 46 points down, there were some key differences. CALLUM DICK unpacks them.
Payneful truth: Will Lions really miss injured defender?
As Jack Payne races the clock to prove his fitness for Saturday night’s semi-final, CALLUM DICK delves into Brisbane’s defensive numbers — and has good news for Lions fans.
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