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Star Lions veteran expected to play on in 2027

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed it will be Dayne Zorko's call if the star veteran plays on next year, when he will turn 38.

AAP · Jun 30

Girl's death exploited by AFL disinformation pages

A supposed fan page is spreading disinformation on the Brisbane Lions, including exploiting the death of a five-year-old girl.

AAP · May 28

Lions suck for air after Cats keep feet in wet

Lions coach Chris Fagan says they will take a "sensible" approach to Dayne Zorko's fitness after the veteran was withdrawn before their heavy loss to Geelong.

AAP · May 14

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Neale's numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle

With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.

AAP · May 7

Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.

AAP · May 7

Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret

Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.

AAP · May 5

Fagan wants Brisbane Lions to bare defensive teeth

Brisbane have coughed up triple-figures scores to the opposition in three games already this season and must tighten up if they are to defend their premiership.

AAP · Apr 23

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'Obviously concern there': Lions worry for teammate

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews says there's concern for a much-loved teammate who has suffered two concussions in three weeks.

AAP · Apr 21

Lions' All-Australian boost as hot Roos await

Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season.

AAP · Apr 9

New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies

Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.

AAP · Apr 2

'Best in five years': Eagle lands on feet at Lions

Oscar Allen credits some tweaks in the gym to his rejuvenation after years of injury concerns before his move from West Coast to the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Mar 31

Leigh Ryswyk comes out as AFL’s first gay footballer: ‘We want to feel safe anywhere we go’

Ex-Brisbane Lions player says public reaction has ‘blown me away’

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.

AAP · Mar 26

Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk becomes first AFL player to come out as gay

Forty-one-year-old – who played one game for the Lions before becoming SANFL star – comes out publicly on radio show GayFL

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26

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AAP · Mar 26

Lions' blow with McCluggage return on ice

Hugh McCluggage could miss the Brisbane Lions' Easter Thursday clash with Collingwood after his coach admitted a calf injury wasn't healing as quickly as hoped.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 26

Ex-Brisbane Lions Player Leigh Ryswyk Becomes The First AFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay

Mitch Brown, AJ Ogilvy and more athletes have congratulated the AFL star after his landmark announcement.

AAP · Mar 6

Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.

AAP · Feb 16

Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push

After Lachie Neale stepped down as Brisbane co-captain, the Lions have turned to three stars to co-captain their bid for an AFL premiership three-peat.

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AAP · Jan 29

Lions star Neale flying despite off-field issues

A public marriage breakdown has not halted Lachie Neale's pre-season preparation, with Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan praising the dual Brownlow medallist.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 2

Lachie Neale Steps Down As Brisbane Lions Co-Captain Amid ‘Challenging Personal Period’

The Brownlow Medal winner also confirmed his separation from his wife Jules and apologised for “actions which have hurt those closest to me”.

AAP · Jan 1

'I let my family down': Neale's Lions future clouded

Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

North confident of getting young gun after failed trade

Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

'Doof doof to strangers': how young Lion set tone

Darcy Wilmot, who has two premierships and 14 finals appearances in his 83-game career, has extending his Brisbane Lions contract until 2029.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.

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