SuperCoach takeaways: Neale tag woes, Steele headache
Ross Lyon asked this week if Lachie Neale is taggable. Now, we have our answer. Plus, what’s up with Jack Steele? Full SuperCoach takeaways from Brisbane’s win over St Kilda.
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Lions legend backs Fagan’s side for finals charge
As Brisbane Lions battle to rescue their 2024 campaign, one of the club’s all-time greats says he’s “confident” Chris Fagan’s side will feature in finals this year.
Lions star next on tagger’s hit list
Having had success in nullifying Touk Miller and Harley Reid in the past two weeks, St Kilda’s Marcus Windhager’s next target is set to be a Lions star.
Why 13th-ranked Brisbane has the KPIs of a flag contender
Brisbane has morphed into the best turnover team in the AFL and it’s a blueprint that has produced nine of the past 10 premiers. Here’s how the Lions are roaring back into contention.
Why the Lions can rescue their season
The more time Brisbane’s forward line spends together, the greater the belief grows in the Lions’ den.
‘Keep it rolling’: Zorko’s message to Lions
Having bounced back to form against the Western Bulldogs, the Lions want to back it up with another win over St Kilda on Friday night.
McGuane’s report card: Can Lions salvage premiership dream?
This was supposed to be the season where Brisbane Lions went from perennial contender to premier. But as MICK MCGUANE writes, so much has gone wrong for last year’s grand finalist to leave its finals dream on a knife’s edge.
Lions’ finals hopes alive after statement win over Dogs
The Lions are still in the finals chase, after Eric Hipwood ripped the Dogs to shreds in a masterclass on Friday night.
Trust issues? Resurgent Lions expose Jekyll and Hyde Dogs
Brisbane has put its fellow finals contenders on notice with a commanding win over Western Bulldogs which raised serious questions about Dogs’ top-eight credentials.
Three takeaways from Hipwood, Neale masterclass
Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood equalled his career-best haul while Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale stuffed the stat sheet in a big win over the Western Bulldogs. See our SuperCoach takeaways and relive the action here.
‘He can help’: Lions welcome surprise new arrival
The Lions are in a “precarious position” ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs and they hope a new addition can help turn things around.
Ex-Suns coach makes secret AFL return at rival club
Just under a year after his sacking from the Gold Coast Suns, Stuart Dew has made his AFL return, this time helping the Suns’ biggest rival.
‘Unfinished business’ behind massive contract
The Lions have overcome interest from rival clubs to keep one of their best players in Brisbane for at least another seven years.
Why McCluggage turned his back on free agency
He was the highest-profile free agent on the market, with seven-figure offers to return to Victoria. However, Hugh McCluggage tells CALLUM DICK why leaving the Lions never crossed his mind.
McCluggage knocks back Victorian offers to sign monster Lions deal
The biggest fish in the free agency pool has put pen to paper, with Hugh McCluggage agreeing to a monster deal with the Brisbane Lions.
Ex-AFL star’s insane body transformation
A quick look in the mirror was enough for a former AFL All Australian to make some drastic changes to his lifestyle.
Why it’s not the ‘whipping boys’ at fault for Brisbane’s decline
Eric Hipwood and Cam Rayner are popular whipping boys for those disgruntled with the Lions. But it’s their established teammates having less impact in a disastrous season so far.
‘Disgusting’: AFL icon drops explosive claim
AFL icon Leigh Matthews has become embroiled in a heated war of words after dropping bombshell details surrounding a coach.
Gunston exclusive: Why I needed bombshell Hawks trade
In his first interview since being traded back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston opens up to JON RALPH about the toughest milestone of his career and the honest conversations that led to his Hawks return.
For and against: Why Brisbane’s finals dream is still alive — just
Chris Fagan says his side can follow the example of GWS and Carlton from last season and recover from a disastrous start to play finals — but, is it that simple? We examine the case for and against a Lions resurgence.
Lions ‘all-in’ on AFLW dynasty as premiership stars extend deals
The Lions have watched some massive stars walk out the doors in recent years, but after their 2023 premiership it seems Brisbane are well set for a run at a dynasty, locking down some key names.
Massive Charlie Cameron rumour drops
Rumours are swirling about the future of Lions star Charlie Cameron with the mercurial forward suddenly on a watch list.
Scott v Fagan: Why Cats coach won’t be heading north
Despite a respected analyst calling for the Lions to make an audacious move for Chris Scott, Brisbane will back their man who has a remarkably similar record to the Cats coach since 2019.
‘Frustrating’ decisions irking struggling Lions
As the Lions struggle to save their season, a Brisbane star has joined a chorus of AFL identities in questioning why holding-the-ball offences aren’t being punished by umpires.
Fagan: Lions’ season ‘hanging well and truly in the balance’
Lions coach Chris Fagan has admitted his side’s season is on the brink after another loss against the Hawks, with Brisbane now two and a half games adrift of the top eight.
Robbo: AFL and tribunal lets footy down with ‘good bloke’ defence
The Brisbane Lions’ defence of Charlie Cameron makes a mockery of the tribunal process, MARK ROBINSON writes of its “most mind-boggling decision” this year.
‘I’m stunned’: Uproar over AFL tribunal farce
The AFL has “opened Pandora’s box” with four words uttered at Tuesday night’s tribunal hearing leaving commentators staggered.
‘Bulls**zen’: AFL legend blows up over ‘joke’
Footy legend Garry Lyon has launched into a rare attack on AFL figures after the league caused uproar on Tuesday night.
Dunkley’s challenge to ‘pretty special’ player
As good as Cam Rayner’s midfield performance was for the Lions against Melbourne, he has been urged to do it more often.
Age just a number for 35yo Lions veteran
He’s the fifth-oldest player in the AFL but a reborn Dayne Zorko has been among Brisbane’s best players this season and is putting up career-best numbers.
English to turn back on the West, leaving Dog on the outer
A Tiger buying property out west might not mean as much as first thought, the Bull puts contract talks on hold, Levi should be joining Will and more as JON RALPH provides the latest AFL trade update.
AFL leave Lions to deal with ‘crybaby’ incident
The AFL has made it clear that Noah Answerth’s unnecessary sledge of Harrison Petty is not a good look for the club, but will leave the Lions to deal with the incident that took the shine away from their huge win.
Goodwin concedes Demons were exposed on dirty night at the ‘G
22 points isn’t usually a drubbing but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has conceded his team was “punished” by the rampaging Lions for most of Thursday night’s match at the MCG.
Rampant Lions end Dees’ winning streak
After a slow start to the season, the Lions have secured their second-straight win, beating the Demons 82-60 in Lachie Neale’s 250th game.
SuperCoach alert: Dees stars to plummet after horror night
Max Gawn aside, it wasn’t a good night for Melbourne – on the scoreboard and in SuperCoach. But there could be a silver lining. Recap all the action and see the standouts here.
Tough Lions star to keep battling injury
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has revealed an injury is continuing to trouble a Lions superstar despite a brilliant milestone game.
AFL feud roars back after ‘crybaby’ sledge
The simmering feud between Brisbane and Melbourne players has been reignited after an ugly act by Lion Noah Answerth.
Knives out for struggling Demon midfielder
The prominent Melbourne midfielder seemed to have turned the corner, but he was back under intense scrutiny at the MCG.
Coach reveals all on Cameron’s slow start
Charlie Cameron lost three teeth in a clash last season and the work to repair the damage hindered his start to 2024.
Stage set for McCluggage to prove he’s worth monster contract
A Brisbane legend says the club would be silly to let Hugh McCluggage walk over money and demanded the Lions get more out of the midfielder if he is to become a million dollar man.
‘No question’: Lions legends deny theory
A pair of Brisbane Lions legends have given their verdict on the under fire club following a slow start to the season and off field rumblings.
Neale discusses ankle woes ahead of milestone
A Brisbane superstar hopes to play his 250th game this weekend as he says the Lions celebrated each other’s efforts better in their breakthrough win.
AFL star’s wife opens up after Vegas scandal
Lifestyle influencer Jules Neale has given an eye-opening look into her marriage with her husband’s AFL club engulfed in scandal.
Don’t let lowly Roos ruin footy’s grand return to Norwood
Brisbane made light work of North Melbourne at Norwood Oval, but don’t let the blowout margin take away from the magnificence of footy in the suburbs.
Gallery: Lions, Roos fans flock to Norwood Oval
Friday night was Norwood’s turn to welcome a legion of footy fans as Brisbane and North Melbourne met for their Gather Round clash.
How clash with cellar-dwelling Roos is do-or-die for Lions
It seems absurd that a clash against last year’s 17th-best side is a do-or-die one for a grand finalist, but CALLUM DICK explains why the Roos might be just what the doctor ordered for an under-fire Brisbane.
Lions have ‘work to do’ after poor start
The Lions and the Kangaroos will both be chasing their first win of the AFL season when they meet at Norwood Oval on Friday.
Robbo: Is Hipwood a flat track bully?
Eric Hipwood is a 26-year-old key forward on a monster contract, but incredibly out of form. MARK ROBINSON details how Lions coach Chris Fagan should handle his talisman amid a disastrous start to the season.
Lions adopt siege mentality amid rift claims
Everyone at the Brisbane Lions is adamant talk of a rift after a US trip last year is misguided, but coach Chris Fagan admits a new approach is needed.
One word spells the end for AFL club in crisis
With the Brisbane Lions in turmoil on and off the field, there’s debate over whether they’ve “tipped over the edge” as a club.
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