‘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.
The “selfless”’ nature of a Lions defender battling injury ahead of a do-or-die finals affair is much appreciated by his teammates.
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.
Former Brisbane Lions player Mitch Robinson has shared sad health news after causing a furore with a public swipe at his old club.
The Blues went bold at the selection table ahead of their elimination final clash against the Lions, but it didn’t pay off.
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.
After surging to a preliminary final last year, Carlton was supposed to be a premiership contender. Instead, it dished up 50 minutes of the worst finals football any team has played in a long time, writes SCOTT GULLAN.
Carlton has only just avoided the worst opening half in AFL finals history after a horribly one-sided effort against the Lions.
Carlton didn’t show up until late in the second term when it was too little too late. CALLUM DICK and SCOTT GULLAN rate every player from the elimination final.
How many is too many? Carlton has taken the punt on six inclusions for its elimination final against Brisbane Lions — and a leading sports doctor thinks it could come back to haunt the Blues.
In their first year as co-captains, Lachie Neale and Harris Andrews went within moments of a premiership. Dealing with that heartbreak seemed trivial compared to what they had to face only a few months later, as CALLUM DICK finds out.
Chris Fagan called it a long time before anyone else — Brisbane Lions against Carlton was about to become one of the AFL’s fiercest finals rivalries. CALLUM DICK unpacks the key battles.
Brisbane fell ever so short of glory in the 2023 grand final. But they didn’t have these two weapons at their disposal, CALLUM DICK writes.
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.
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
There’s one Brisbane Lions player who knows what’s required to win the AFL premiership from the bottom half of the top eight.
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.
Brisbane will be able to call on the services of a key defender in Saturday’s elimination final against Carlton.
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.
Lions coach Chris Fagan says he would walk away if he felt he was not the man to guide Brisbane to an elusive premiership, as the club attempts to take the long road to glory in September.
It wasn’t a grand final hangover, but Chris Fagan knew something had to change at Brisbane in the middle of the season. It was time to dance. Fagan goes one-on-one with JAY CLARK.
The Brisbane Lions have plenty of incentive as they search for a third AFLW premiership.
Triple All-Australian Kate Lutkins is back for Brisbane almost two years since she last pulled on the boots. The new mum opens up on her long road back to the Lions.
Brisbane’s inaccuracy in front of goal has been a big talking point throughout season 2024 with senior players in the gun. But a first-year Lion says he is just as much to blame.
The Lions are desperate not to become too fixated on a major problem that has haunted them in recent weeks.
Brisbane and Carlton were initially preparing for a Friday night finals showdown — but a new timeslot could prove a blessing for both sides.
West Coast’s sacking of coach Adam Simpson has the Brisbane Lions preparing to face a fired-up Eagles team on Sunday.
A rivalry stemming from junior football will be renewed on Sunday when emerging pair Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid cross paths in Perth.
An aspiring sports journo has had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after posting vile abuse towards Crows star Izak Rankine online.
The Lions have acted decisively in condemning racist comments made by a club member against an Adelaide Crows star.
Cam Rayner says criticism used to get to him early in his career but now it’s all white noise as the former No.1 pick hits his goalkicking straps – and he’s ready for a teammate to do the same.
After being blown out of the water early in the season, last year’s runners-up are on the cusp of the top four. And the scary thing is they can only get better, writes CALLUM DICK.
The numbers show Lachie Neale is in one of the best purple patches of his lucrative career. And there’s a potent added layer to Neale’s game this season, writes CALLUM DICK.
Jonathan Brown says Chris Fagan has survived the rockiest point of his coaching tenure with Brisbane, as the Lions champion prepares to coach a team of his own, the Hampden League’s Under-23.
The Brisbane Lions are stirring after a slow start to the season and now coach Chris Fagan has delivered a message to the rest of the competition.
Brisbane has recorded a double signing coup, with Charlie Cameron and Jarrod Berry both extending their contracts. CALLUM DICK has the details.
Yet another potential free agent is off the table after Brisbane convinced an important midfielder to stay long term.
It was a game no one gave the Demons a chance to win – but they almost did. Despite the final term and Hugh McCluggage dagger, Friday night was important for Melbourne, writes CALLUM DICK.
Brisbane youngster Will Ashcroft has spoken about the impact a serious knee injury that cruelled his rookie season had on him.
Brisbane Lions have stunned Melbourne with an almighty last quarter comeback that was only sealed in the final minutes thanks to an improbable Hugh McCluggage goal.
A wayward Brisbane has pinched a nail-biting victory over Melbourne to surge into the top eight for the first time this season. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here.
There’s no fear at the Brisbane Lions or for Will Ashcroft who will be injected straight into the AFL less than 12 months after an ACL injury.
He still needs the final approval from the coach to play but if his teammates have their say Will Ashcroft will be an automatic pick for his return on Friday.
Almost 20 years ago, Port Adelaide and Brisbane met in the 2004 grand final. Ahead of Saturday’s Adelaide Oval clash, MATT TURNER spoke to the big names on both sides of that historic decider.
It’s been nearly 12 months to the day since Will Ashcroft injured his knee and a stunning return for the Brisbane Lions could be on the cards.
A war could be brewing between clubs and the AFL over proposed draft changes and access to academy picks as the poster boy for Queensland spruiked his support.
A frustrated Abbey Holmes has responded after a post-game kiss with Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale sparked a bizarre footy controversy.
A furore has erupted over a post-game kiss between a star and a Channel 7 host with an AFL legend saying it’s never happened before.
Brisbane’s season was on the brink only six weeks ago. But the Lions are a huge threat again and a huge next month looms for their finals hopes. We examine the key matches and what’s behind the turnaround.
St Kilda kicked their highest score of 2024 despite losing to Brisbane by 20 points. But it was little consolation for coach Ross Lyon.
Brisbane Lions are closing in on the top eight after seeing off a last-quarter onslaught from St Kilda to bank a crucial round 14 victory.
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