47 pics: Fans welcome home all-conquering Lions
Thousands of Brisbane Lions fans turned out at the club’s Springfield base to welcome home the AFL premiership heroes. SEE THE PICTURES
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‘Why I stuck around’: Lohmann’s call to reject Vic clubs vindicated
A homesick Kai Lohmann decided against going back to Victoria in late 2023. Now he’s a premiership Lion – and a special moment with the GOAT is the cherry on top.
How rival clubs might have handed Brisbane keys to dynasty
As clubs attempted to protect their own turf with academy and father-son selections, Brisbane have been handed a discounted No. 1 pick. JON RALPH says this this could be the start of a dynasty.
Neale ‘couldn’t give a s**t’ about moonboot as Lions return home
A sore Lachie Neale was sporting a moonboot as Brisbane continued their premiership party on Monday. See how the celebrations unfolded as the Lions returned home.
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The two finals weapons that Lions didn’t have in ‘23
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Plea to umpires to keep their ‘eyes open’
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.
Robbo: Midfield concerns? Cats still have trump card to play
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.
‘Enjoy the ride’: Dunkley’s message to Lions
There’s one Brisbane Lions player who knows what’s required to win the AFL premiership from the bottom half of the top eight.
‘Best footy’: Brownlow winner’s finals warning
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.
Key defender set to return for Lions
Brisbane will be able to call on the services of a key defender in Saturday’s elimination final against Carlton.
Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
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.
Fagan ‘not unrealistic’ on future as premiership expectation builds
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.
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