Match Replay: Essendon v Brisbane
The Bombers and Lions clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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The Bombers and Lions clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Lions clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Chris Fagan has slammed the person who "illegally" leaked a photo of a whiteboard that showed the Lions' notes on their Essendon opponents
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round eight’s match against Essendon
Short highlights of the Bombers and Lions clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Bombers and Lions clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Jye Caldwell is ruled out of the game with a suspected ankle injury
Cam Rayner snaps his second major with class before setting up Kai Lohmann's swift finish just seconds later
Brisbane has defeated Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium
Darcy Wilmot nails a wonderful long-range goal and loves his own work with an exuberant reaction
Logan Morris curls through his third major of the half after a poor Essendon half-back turnover
Zac Bailey demonstrates his skills and gets Brisbane rolling with two early majors
Sam Draper has everyone at Brisbane reminded of Joe Daniher, but in more ways than most would imagine
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has doubled down on the club's criticism of the AFL's draft rule changes
Cody Curtin will help fill the void left by the injured Oscar Allen
Charlie Cameron has recaptured some of the whiz-bang form that saw him become a two-time All-Australian
Ty Gallop had played one game in defence in his entire career before 2026, but now he's starring in Brisbane's back seven
The Lions and Crows clash in round seven of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Lions and Crows clash in round seven of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Chris Fagan gets the response he was hoping for after a mixed start to the season
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round seven’s match against Adelaide
Zac Bailey showcases his class with a dazzling three-goal display
The Lions and Crows clash in round seven of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Short highlights of the Lions and Crows clash in round seven of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Brisbane has 11 different goalkickers in a dominant win over Adelaide
Charlie Cameron lands his fourth goal as Brisbane’s small forward runs rampant
Zac Bailey and Will Ashcroft deliver quickfire goals as Brisbane takes control in the third term
Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson slots a stirring goal, with teammates swarming him in a powerful moment after a tragic week
Izak Rankine produces this classy finish midway through the opening term
Charlie Cameron bursts forward after a great defensive smother before Oscar Allen finishes truly for Brisbane’s second goal
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows what his side has to fix ahead of crucial clash with Adelaide
Lions co-captain Harris Andrews has praised Ty Gallop after his move to defence
The Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Noah Answerth and Harrison Petty will be assessed by their clubs this week after being concussed on Sunday
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round six’s match against Melbourne
Short highlights of the Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Brisbane in round six
Melbourne has produced a stunning upset over Brisbane in one of the games of the season at the MCG
Charlie Cameron adds another highlight to an amazing contest with a stunning solo goal late in the final term
Kysaiah Pickett was deemed to have tackled above the knees for this effort
Max Heath couldn't find the finish directly in front, with Lions players letting him know about it
Charlie Cameron dished out maximum damage to a miskick from Harrison Petty in front of goal
Harvey Langford read the drop of the ball to perfection before running into the open goal
Lachie Neale's move to Brisbane transformed the Lions into contenders and launched his rise to becoming one of the game's great midfielders
Jim Stynes' widow, Sam Ludbey-Stynes, shares her conversation with Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews ahead of the Demons' annual Jim's Game
Chris Fagan hopes the Lions can keep their stars amid uncertainty over the futures of Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale
In the sixth and final episode of Return of the Pride, hosts Josh Gabelich and Michael Whiting relive the Lions' premiership-winning seasons, and the travails that key figures endured to get there
Lachie Neale has hailed Josh Dunkley as his "favourite" teammate ever. Here's why
Lions star Lachie Neale is "nowhere near making a decision" on his future
The Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Lions are bracing to be without Dayne Zorko for "a bit of time"
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round five’s match against Nth Melbourne
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Lions have overcome the Roos in a hard-fought contest
Lincoln McCarthy bounces through a beauty from the pocket at the start of the final term
Brisbane is dealt an injury headache as Dayne Zorko is forced out of the contest with a calf worry
Dayne Zorko gifts Paul Curtis a shot on goal after catching him low with a stray arm
Zac Banch kicks truly on the run to put North Melbourne ahead in the Barossa
Sam Draper and Caleb Daniel sing the praises of Gather Round and all that comes with it
The Lions will be boosted at selection for their game against North Melbourne
Will Ashcroft has achieved greatness at the tender age of 21 and he's a long way from done, writes Damian Barrett
The Lions and Magpies clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Lions and Magpies clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Pies coach Craig McRae has provided an update on Nick Daicos' calf injury
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round four’s match against Collingwood
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round four’s match against Brisbane
Short highlights of the Lions and Magpies clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Lions and Magpies clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Lions have brushed past a Nick Daicos-less Pies at the Gabba
Lions recruit Oscar Allen adds to his strong showing with a cracking mark in the final term
Zac Bailey gets on the scoreboard in the final term to cap off a fine performance
Logan Morris lights it up again with a quality finish right on the 50
Steele Sidebottom wears a brutal tackle from Keidean Coleman and is left reeling
Will Ashcroft produces another moment of magic with a stunning finish from the pocket
Kai Lohmann gets Brisbane off to a cracking start with two quick goals
In episode five of Return of the Pride, hosts Josh Gabelich and Michael Whiting look at the loss that shaped the Lions more than any other, and the culture built under coach Chris Fagan
Since the beginning of 2024 Brisbane has been beatable at its formerly impregnable fortress
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Brisbane and Collingwood at the Gabba
Chris Fagan says midfielder Hugh McCluggage won't face Collingwood and could also miss the following week
Oscar Allen says his arrival in Brisbane has done wonders for his confidence in his body
Nine-gamer Ty Gallop is the latest Lion to line up in defence amid a backline crisis at Brisbane
Xander McGuire and Kate McCarthy bring you The Round So Far for round three
The Saints and Lions clash in round three of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Saints and Lions clash in round three of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Chris Fagan says Brisbane's decision to drop its hard tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera after half-time benefited his team
Short highlights of the Saints and Lions clash in round three of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round three’s match against St Kilda
The Saints and Lions clash in round three of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Brisbane runs away in the final quarter to record a comfortable victory over St Kilda
Keidean Coleman, Jaspa Fletcher and Charlie Cameron each fire electric finishes to hand Brisbane late ascendancy
Darcy Gardiner comes from the field with a shoulder injury after receiving a heavy hit from Liam Ryan, as Kai Lohmann goals from distance
Alix Tauru sticks a super mark which sees Noah Answerth come from the field, before a score review eventually rules a behind
Cooper Sharman boots his third major after Jack Higgins appears to shovel the ball back into play on the boundary
Liam Ryan appears to force Jarrod Berry to the ground in this incident, before Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is penalised in a heated exchange
Keidean Coleman fails to make the distance from 15 metres after he opts to snap on his non-preferred
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