The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is happy to claim underdog status for their grand final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Panthers ironman Yeo braces for one last NRL marathon

As he aims to down a Brisbane pack containing Payne Haas, Penrith's Isaah Yeo has emerged as the ultimate barometer for NRL forward durability.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights

Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Brisbane search for answers to deny Penrith three-peat

Brisbane may have the ingredients needed to beat Penrith - but denying the Panthers an NRL three-peat in the grand final remains the most daunting of tasks.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It's a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day

Saturday’s premiership tussle between Collingwood and Brisbane features the two top-ranked teams from 2023. Hopefully, unlike last year’s final, it will be a gripping match. The 2023 finals series has so far featured edge-of-the-seat contests, as reflected in media audiences: some 13.3 million eyeballs tuning in, at an average of…

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters has silenced the doubters ahead of the NRL grand final, where he aims to emulate the feats of his famous hooker uncles.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final

Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions

Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023