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Why Lions are primed to dominate after star's departure

A young core and emerging group of stars have the Brisbane Lions bullish about their chances of contending for years to come as they eye further AFL success.

AAP · Sep 28

'None of my business': Fagan won't crown AFL successor

Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor.

AAP · Sep 28

City to light up red and blue: Hunter catches Knights fever with live site plans

'Right now, Newcastle feels like it's the centre of the universe,' lord mayor says.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28

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Special night for Knights fans who will 12 men to glory

Devoted Newcastle fans braved severe transport delays as they fuelled their team to their first grand final appearance in 25 years.

AAP · Sep 27

Brisbane’s AFL dynasty is built on sheer talent, a loyal coach and their love of a dire situation

Chris Fagan kept faith in his Lions which meant they could thrive with the weight of the football world upon them – and rip out Fremantle hearts

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

Kings run riot as Hawks' miserable start continues

Sydney produced some second-quarter magic to claim their second victory of the season while leaving the struggling Hawks winless to start their campaign.

AAP · Sep 27

'Fight to win': Dunkley a four-time premiership hero

Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why.

AAP · Sep 27

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Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final

Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 27

Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions

Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.

AAP · Sep 27

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired.

AAP · Sep 27

Lions hero on his grand final-saving defensive efforts

After some nervous moments early in the grand final, Brisbane Lions workhorse Ryan Lester came up clutch with some brilliant defensive efforts in a thriller.

AAP · Sep 27

'One more year': Lions fans go wild for coach Fagan

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is seriously considering retirement after a third-straight premiership, but Lions fans want to convince him for one last dance.

AAP · Sep 27

Lions' recruits go from cellar dwellers to flag winners

Oscar Allen and Sam Draper - the only two Lions to grace the AFL grand final without a flag - came up clutch to join the three-peat party.

AAP · Sep 27

Critical moments will haunt Dockers: Voss

Patrick Voss admitted there were moments he would love to have back after Fremantle threw away a significant lead late in their grand-final defeat to Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 26

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AAP · Sep 26

Lion for life eyes AFL immortality in four-peat quest

Three-time AFL premiership player Zac Bailey is quietly confident Brisbane can go back to the well as the Lions pursue a historic four-peat in 2027.

AAP · Sep 26

New Docker dad puts grand-final pain into perspective

New father Sam Switkowski shared his pride and gratitude after playing his last game for Fremantle in their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat.

AAP · Sep 26

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season.

AAP · Sep 26

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions.

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AAP · Sep 26

'Beyond what we did': Three-peat great lauds new Lions

Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions' new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

When it mattered most in the AFL grand final Brisbane were at their imperious best

The question of how the Dockers blew their shot at glory will haunt them for years, but the story of this grand final was the magnificence of the Lions

AAP · Sep 26

'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future

Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish.

AAP · Sep 26

How Lions star chimed in to make 'Wharfie Time' his own

Brisbane superstar Will Ashcroft lit up the MCG after Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in the AFL grand final to deliver the Lions a third straight premiership.

AAP · Sep 26

Justin Longmuir's message to 'devastated' Dockers

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves.

AAP · Sep 26

Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag

Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat.

AAP · Sep 26

Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time

Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback.

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