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'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

Party animals, kick-to-kick and Zeus: AFL grand final parade adds splash of colour under grey skies

The absence of a Melbourne giant contesting Saturday’s flag decider was obvious but still fans of all colours came to get a glimpse of their heroes

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

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Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

I once thought the Lions might never win another AFL flag. To go back-to-back would be a dream

Brisbane fans like me saw Michael Voss and Jonathan Brown as heroes of a bygone era, but Chris Fagan may yet bring about a new golden age

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

From the Pocket: blunt and brilliant Chris Scott is master of a job few have done better

The Geelong coach never saw himself in the position, and sometimes hints at leaving, but the Cats have become a force under his guidance

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025

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Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards

Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final

After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 20, 2025

Neale talks up grand final chances after solid training

A training session on Saturday morning that featured speed work has added to Lachie Neale's optimism about returning for Brisbane in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 20, 2025

Lions stalwart's 'timely' return for prelim final

The heartbreak story of Brisbane's 2024 premiership, Oscar McInerney shapes as a crucial member of the Lions' push for back-to-back flags.

AAP · Sep 19, 2025

Lions star pushing for potential grand-final return

Lachie Neale is ahead of schedule from injury with Brisbane coach Chris Fagan acknowledging he could have a big decision to make on his star midfielder.

AAP · Sep 19, 2025

Lions coach's 'super power' as Zorko eyes more history

The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

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AAP · Sep 15, 2025

'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance

Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return.

AAP · Sep 14, 2025

How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back

Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed

Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

How 'hard-nosed' Fagan attacked Lions' big semi dilemma

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.

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AAP · Sep 5, 2025

Season over for two Lions premiership heroes

The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Smith doesn't train, coach expresses pride for star Cat

Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Lions coach keen for AFL pre-finals bye shake-up

The pre-finals bye allowed Brisbane to regain Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry for their qualifying final, but it hasn't changed coach Chris Fagan's opinion of it.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Lions' finals boost as Fagan backs fearless 'goldfish'

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test

Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four

Brisbane have won 17 of their past 21 games away from home, with their latest demolition job a 57-point thrashing of Fremantle in Perth.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture

Brisbane are walking a finals tightrope, and losses to Fremantle and Hawthorn over the next fortnight could immediately end their bid for back-to-back flags.

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