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Lions' Gabba future decided as Queensland confirms stadium plan

The Queensland government has confirmed its stadium plan for the 2032 Olympics

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Raining Cats and Lions: Wild weather tipped for rescheduled Gabba clash

A wet and wild history of Brisbane and Geelong clashes is forecast to continue this week

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Boiling point: Lion's plea to AFL over early-season games

Lachie Neale urges the AFL to not schedule games in the early afternoon early in the season

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2:16:04

Match Replay: Brisbane v West Coast

The Lions and Eagles clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Brisbane v West Coast

Extended highlights of the Lions and Eagles clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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McQualter defends Harley's 'theatre' after spicy Gabba clash

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended Harley Reid's antics during Sunday's 19-point loss to Brisbane

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09:42

Fagan post-match, R2: 'I knew that was coming today'

Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round two’s match against West Coast

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09:20

McQualter post-match, R2: 'He’s just having a bit of fun'

Watch West Coast’s press conference after round two’s match against Brisbane

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08:12

Highlights: Brisbane v West Coast

The Lions and Eagles clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Lions sneak home despite massive Eagles scare

West Coast led at the final change, but Brisbane came home with a wet sail to win by 19 points

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Harley flips the bird after copping crowd abuse

Harley Reid gestures to a hostile crowd after receiving a free kick on the wing for some late contact

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Morris comes up big in the last to claw Lions home

Logan Morris helps get his side over the line in the final term with a stunning mark and two goals

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Bizarre moment as players freeze expecting ump's call

Confusion spreads around the stadium as both teams stand frozen awaiting a free kick to be paid

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Hall answers the call with thrilling maiden major

A pumped-up Clay Hall reads the ruck contest to perfection and snares his first goal in the big league

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McLachlan marks milestone with first AFL goal

Will McLachlan lifts the mood around the Gabba with a debut major to spark the Lions back to life

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Zorko fires up at teammates in quarter-time drama

Lions veteran Dayne Zorko delivers an intense verbal confrontation with his teammates during the first break, leaving tensions high after a poor start to the match

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Oscar’s outrageous bounce brings more belief

Oscar Allen gets the footy working in his favour as he sneaks home another to add to his side’s sensational start

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He may have missed GF glory, but Big O is still smiling

Oscar McInerney is approaching 2025 no differently to any other year

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Flag Lion, NSW stars among ideal Tassie targets ahead of 2028

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge look at the players who will fall out of contract at the right time for the Devils to make huge offers

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Cyclones, injuries, tragedy: How Lions learnt to handle adversity

Brisbane has overcome many roadblocks in recent weeks, with resilience becoming a hallmark of the side, according to Callum Ah Chee

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'Very concerning': Teammate backs Lions to help concussed defender

Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage on Brandon Starcevich's injury, and on good news for other hurt Lions

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Lion to undergo radical surgery in bold September bid

After a second ACL injury in ten months, Lincoln McCarthy is rolling the dice on a non-traditional treatment in a bold bid to be back playing in September

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2:14:26

Match Replay: Sydney v Brisbane

The Swans and Lions clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Sydney v Brisbane

Extended highlights of the Swans and Lions clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Injury-ravaged Lions pull off 'one of our great wins', Swans eye greater consistency

Chris Fagan says Brisbane's round one win over Sydney was one of the club's best after having to overcome a host of challenges

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Fagan post-match, R1: 'It was one of our great wins'

Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round one’s match against Sydney

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08:18

Highlights: Sydney v Brisbane

The Swans and Lions clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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New year, same story: Lions pip Swans in epic GF rematch

Reigning premier Brisbane overcomes Sydney by four points in a thrilling Grand Final rematch

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Starcevich dazed again in worrying signs for star

Brandon Starcevich comes from the field after sustaining a concussion in this incident

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Last two mins: Lions hold off fast-finishing Swans in GF rematch

The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Brisbane in round one

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Crafty Hanily bursts onto the scene with maiden ripper

Tom Hanily collects at pace and nails his first career goal with a fine snap

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Electric Zac has the knack with boundary beauty

Zac Bailey threads his third major with a superb dribbler from the pocket

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Dazzling Chad wows SCG in scintillating burst

Chad Warner dashes out of the centre and drills a trademark running beauty

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Lion's backheel fortune before Bailey's bursting brilliance

Callum Ah Chee earns a fortunate major before Zac Bailey makes the most of a Nick Blakey blunder

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Gun Lion injured in huge early concerns

Kai Lohmann is subbed out of the game with an ankle concern after this incident

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Campbell's fantastic flash the perfect Swans start

Braeden Campbell crumbs the spillage at pace and snaps an impressive opener

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'We're nothing this year': Fagan on Lions' unique season opening

Cyclones, season-ending injuries, family debuts and Brisbane's campaign hasn't even begun yet

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'Heartbreaking' setback as Lion suffers fresh ACL tear

Lincoln McCarthy has ruptured his ACL again as he was pushing to return from the same injury he suffered almost 12 months ago

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Lions play down 'little bit of carry on' over schedule change

Harris Andrews played down the potential impact of the Lions' change of schedule

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Lions adjust travel plans amid chaotic prep for GF rematch

The Lions are changing their travel plans as they prepare to face the Swans

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New fixture details revealed for games delayed by cyclone

The two Opening Round fixtures that were postponed have been rescheduled

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The 'powerful' message from ruck that helped inspire Lions' flag charge

Speaking on 'Pound the Rock', the AFL's season launch film, Lions coach Chris Fagan outlined the big impact of ruck Oscar McInerney on their flag

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On the bright side: The small silver lining to Queensland's storm clouds

The cancellation of two Opening Round matches will give a number of players a chance to return from injury in time for round one

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Both Qld games postponed due to tropical cyclone

The two Opening Round games in Queensland have been postponed due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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06:34

Footy Feed: AFL's Qld call, Giant's pride, Docker delight

Nat Edwards and Sarah Olle with all the latest news ahead of Opening Round 2025

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Two Opening Round games postponed after Fagan calls for safety first

The Lions coach says player and fan safety must come first

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AFL to wait as cyclone looms ahead of season opener

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon provides an update on Brisbane v Geelong season opener as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms off Queensland coast

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AFL to monitor forecast as tropical cyclone looms off Queensland coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to hit landfall this week

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2:15:02

AAMI Match Replay: Brisbane v Adelaide

The Lions and Crows clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Lions unmoved by push on Starcevich, young guns earn praise

A push from Daniel Curtin led to Brandon Starcevich being concussed, but the Lions played down the incident

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05:18

AAMI full post-match: Lions

Watch Brisbane’s press conference after their practice match against Adelaide

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06:59

AAMI Match Highlights: Brisbane v Adelaide

The Lions and Crows clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Lions dealt injury blow as Dawson lifts fast-finishing Crows

Brandon Starcevich will miss the Lions' season-opener against the Cats after being concussed

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The Ashcroft touch: Levi lives up to the name

Brisbane draftee Levi Ashcroft shows flashes of his family's flair with this quick gather and major

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Keays' quick hands deliver after slick Soligo assist

Ben Keays snaps a quick major after a clean assist from teammate Jake Soligo

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Captain Dawson drives home long-range ripper

Jordan Dawson kicks an impressive goal on the run while under immediate pressure from the Brisbane defence

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Lions lose defender to concussion, set to miss Opening Round

Brisbane endures a luckless few minutes as Brandon Starcevich and Will Ashcroft both cop head knocks, with the former ruled out with concussion

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Lohmann the showman with not one, but two speccies

Kai Lohmann gets serious hang time with a pair of incredible efforts in the early stages of the match

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Galloping into contention: Lions tall a chance for R1

Brisbane has most of its premiership players available for Opening Round, but the emergence of a teenage forward is giving Chris Fagan a selection headache

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TEAMS: Key Crows out, star Dogs and Hawks return

The teams have been announced for Thursday's AAMI Community Series matches

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'Just like his brother': Big raps for Lions' first-year sensation

Zac Bailey says Levi Ashcroft has impressed teammates with his clean ball use as the father-son draftee firms for an Opening Round debut

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Injury sours Suns' night, young Lion turns heads, star Pie on song

Leo Lombard will be sent for scans on his shoulder after coming off second best after a crunching bump on Levi Ashcroft

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04:54

Match Sim Highlights: Gold Coast v Brisbane

The Suns and Lions clash in match simulation

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Ashcroft crafts crazy mid-air assist for running Rayner

Levi Ashcroft shows off some exquisite skill to set up Cam Rayner for a brilliant goal

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Ashcroft brothers caught up in unexpected scuffles

Tensions reach an unlikely boil during match simulation as Will Ashcroft and Levi Ashcroft find themselves at the centre of two fiery clashes

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03:06

Match Sim Highlights: Brisbane v Collingwood

The Lions and Magpies clash in match simulation

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New year, same Neale: Lachie’s silky snap

Lachie Neale showcases his signature class with a sharp burst and brilliant finish

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MATCH SIM SQUADS: Young Lion in, key outs for Suns, big Pie missing

The squads for Thursday's match simulation games have been announced

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'Sense of entitlement': Hawks lesson steels Fagan for flag defence

Chris Fagan had a simple message for his players after their Grand Final win - keep a lid on things and the rest should take care of itself

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Gun Lions free agent in no rush over contract call

While Brandon Starcevich is in no rush to make a decision on his future, Lions coach Chris Fagan is confident the defender will stay

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Lions coach pumps brakes on Tassie talk

Brisbane's premiership coach Chris Fagan tells Michael Whiting he can't see himself leading Tasmania when they enter the AFL

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'You have to pace yourself': Lions in no rush to bring in injured stars

Chris Fagan says the Lions are looking at the bigger picture and are in no rush to get players back from injury in time for Opening Round

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'Expect a bit': Goal cellys here to stay as Kai signs two more

Kai Lohmann signs a two-year contract extension with Brisbane, tying him to the club until at least the end of 2027

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How Lion's forward thinking released the shackles

Callum Ah Chee struggled with self-belief early in his career but says that's in the past after his barnstorming finish to 2024 helped Brisbane to the flag

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'Heartbroken' Selwoods mourn passing of ex-Lion Troy, aged 40

Former Brisbane player and AFL club recruiter Troy Selwood has died, aged 40

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Opinion

Opinion

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I

Some players are automatic selections. For others, it's a line-ball call. AFL.com.au's reporters make the call on your club's best side since the turn of the century

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Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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'That's above my pay grade': Lion not buying into Allen speculation

Jarrod Berry says he'd love to see Oscar Allen in Brisbane colours as a replacement for the retired Joe Daniher

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Fantasy

Fantasy

Lions' Fantasy preview: Track returning defender, young gun an option

Is there any Fantasy value at the 2024 premiers?

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Reigning premier eyeing play for Eagles free agent

Brisbane speaks to restricted free agent Oscar Allen as it hunts a replacement for premiership spearhead Joe Daniher

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Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

Take a closer look at the players at your club who rarely miss games

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List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?

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Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

Spent the summer at the beach and missed everything that's been happening at your club? Don't worry, we've got you covered

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List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

Who has kicked 100-plus career goals, and who has booted 50-plus in a season before?

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New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Take a look at your club's new faces in their new colours

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Wounded Lions on track for season start, selection squeeze looms

A host of injured players are pushing to be available for Brisbane's Opening Round match against Geelong

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Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

AFL players are back at training after the summer break, so who's burning up the track? Who's fitter than they've ever been? Who's training the house down?

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Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Almost 100 players are eligible for free agency following list moves during the exchange window

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Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren

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Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

We look at what each AFL coach will vow to do differently when the clock strikes midnight

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All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

What's Santa bringing for your club this Christmas?

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

The moments that made 2024 one of the greatest seasons ever feature in the final instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

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The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 10-6

The emergence of Hokball, Dusty's moment and a Brownlow record feature in the fifth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Lions lock in flag coach Fagan on new deal

The premiership-winning mentor has extended his contract for another two years in the wake of the drought-breaking Grand Final win

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Buddy, Plugger and G-Train: 10-goal hauls at your club

Take a look at the big bags of goals kicked by players at your club

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Lions gun's 'super special' selection, four more All-Stars revealed

As another four players were named in the Indigenous All-Stars squad, Lion Callum Ah Chee has told Josh Gabelich about his excitement for February's fixture

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 20-11

Ken Hinkley, Isaac Heeney and the perfect Kangaroos feature in the fourth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

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The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 30-21

Pendles' chalks up game No.400, a retiring Demon delivers a moving tribute and a Blue's inspirational comeback feature in the third instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Brisbane Lions

Lions' Gabba future decided as Queensland confirms stadium plan

Raining Cats and Lions: Wild weather tipped for rescheduled Gabba clash

Boiling point: Lion's plea to AFL over early-season games

Match Replay: Brisbane v West Coast

Mini-Match: Brisbane v West Coast

McQualter defends Harley's 'theatre' after spicy Gabba clash

Fagan post-match, R2: 'I knew that was coming today'

McQualter post-match, R2: 'He’s just having a bit of fun'

Highlights: Brisbane v West Coast

Lions sneak home despite massive Eagles scare

Harley flips the bird after copping crowd abuse

Morris comes up big in the last to claw Lions home

Bizarre moment as players freeze expecting ump's call

Hall answers the call with thrilling maiden major

McLachlan marks milestone with first AFL goal

Zorko fires up at teammates in quarter-time drama

Oscar’s outrageous bounce brings more belief

He may have missed GF glory, but Big O is still smiling

Flag Lion, NSW stars among ideal Tassie targets ahead of 2028

Cyclones, injuries, tragedy: How Lions learnt to handle adversity

'Very concerning': Teammate backs Lions to help concussed defender

Lion to undergo radical surgery in bold September bid

Match Replay: Sydney v Brisbane

Mini-Match: Sydney v Brisbane

Injury-ravaged Lions pull off 'one of our great wins', Swans eye greater consistency

Fagan post-match, R1: 'It was one of our great wins'

Highlights: Sydney v Brisbane

New year, same story: Lions pip Swans in epic GF rematch

Starcevich dazed again in worrying signs for star

Last two mins: Lions hold off fast-finishing Swans in GF rematch

Crafty Hanily bursts onto the scene with maiden ripper

Electric Zac has the knack with boundary beauty

Dazzling Chad wows SCG in scintillating burst

Lion's backheel fortune before Bailey's bursting brilliance

Gun Lion injured in huge early concerns

Campbell's fantastic flash the perfect Swans start

'We're nothing this year': Fagan on Lions' unique season opening

'Heartbreaking' setback as Lion suffers fresh ACL tear

Lions play down 'little bit of carry on' over schedule change

Lions adjust travel plans amid chaotic prep for GF rematch

New fixture details revealed for games delayed by cyclone

The 'powerful' message from ruck that helped inspire Lions' flag charge

On the bright side: The small silver lining to Queensland's storm clouds

Both Qld games postponed due to tropical cyclone

Footy Feed: AFL's Qld call, Giant's pride, Docker delight

Two Opening Round games postponed after Fagan calls for safety first

AFL to wait as cyclone looms ahead of season opener

AFL to monitor forecast as tropical cyclone looms off Queensland coast

AAMI Match Replay: Brisbane v Adelaide

Lions unmoved by push on Starcevich, young guns earn praise

AAMI full post-match: Lions

AAMI Match Highlights: Brisbane v Adelaide

Lions dealt injury blow as Dawson lifts fast-finishing Crows

The Ashcroft touch: Levi lives up to the name

Keays' quick hands deliver after slick Soligo assist

Captain Dawson drives home long-range ripper

Lions lose defender to concussion, set to miss Opening Round

Lohmann the showman with not one, but two speccies

Galloping into contention: Lions tall a chance for R1

TEAMS: Key Crows out, star Dogs and Hawks return

'Just like his brother': Big raps for Lions' first-year sensation

Injury sours Suns' night, young Lion turns heads, star Pie on song

Match Sim Highlights: Gold Coast v Brisbane

Ashcroft crafts crazy mid-air assist for running Rayner

Ashcroft brothers caught up in unexpected scuffles

Match Sim Highlights: Brisbane v Collingwood

New year, same Neale: Lachie’s silky snap

MATCH SIM SQUADS: Young Lion in, key outs for Suns, big Pie missing

'Sense of entitlement': Hawks lesson steels Fagan for flag defence

Gun Lions free agent in no rush over contract call

Lions coach pumps brakes on Tassie talk

'You have to pace yourself': Lions in no rush to bring in injured stars

'Expect a bit': Goal cellys here to stay as Kai signs two more

How Lion's forward thinking released the shackles

'Heartbroken' Selwoods mourn passing of ex-Lion Troy, aged 40

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

'That's above my pay grade': Lion not buying into Allen speculation