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Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.

AAP · Aug 22

'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions

Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025

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Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.

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.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt

Courtney Hodder, once on track to become a rugby union star, is a proven big-game performer for the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Rivals' best shots fall short as AFLW trilogy awaits

Defending premiers North Melbourne and two-time premiers Brisbane fended off hefty blows to book a third-straight AFLW decider, having split the previous two.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

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Lions romp to AFLW derby win in coach's 100th game

The Brisbane Lions have made light work of local rivals Gold Coast, winning by 68 points to celebrate coach Craig Starcevich's 100th game at the helm.

AAP · Oct 4, 2025

'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call

AFLW mainstay Craig Starcevich doesn't think the competition is a one-horse race, despite North Melbourne's dominance over the Lions in last year's final.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Lions beaten at own game in AFLW grand final blitz

Craig Starcevich conceded his Brisbane Lions were put to the sword in familiar fashion by North Melbourne in a disappointing AFLW grand final performance.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Kangaroos brush off past AFLW hurt ahead of grand final

North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker says the Kangaroos' 2023 AFLW grand final heartbreak is in the past as they take on Melbourne in the 2024 decider.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

'Daunting and exciting': AFLW rivals steeled for prelim

Facing off against rivals Adelaide in a preliminary final, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is keeping a lid on their charge towards a third AFLW premiership.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024

Lions fight past Hawks into AFLW prelim final

Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have beaten Hawthorn by six points at Ikon Park to proceed directly to a home preliminary final.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

Lions confident Conway will be ready for AFLW finals

Brisbane star Sophie Conway left the field with a shoulder injury in the last quarter of their 27-point win over St Kilda, a week out from the AFLW finals.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

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AAP · Oct 27, 2024

Lions flex AFLW scoring muscles in Swans thumping

Key forward Taylor Smith kicked three goals as the Brisbane Lions ran rampant in a 68-point win over Sydney in week nine of the AFLW season.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has come out in defence of peer Tam Hyett after the Western Bulldogs came under fire for their dour AFLW loss to Essendon.

AAP · Oct 2, 2024

Lions coach wants more clarity on AFLW smart ball use

The fallout from the AFLW's smart ball error continues, with Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich demanding clarity from the league on its score assist process.

AAP · Sep 22, 2024

Starcevich says AFLW Lions' game should be in Melbourne

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the big AFLW game against Adelaide should be moved to Melbourne, ahead of their men taking on Sydney in the grand final.

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AAP · Sep 12, 2024

Red-hot Lion Anderson to lead AFLW charge against Pies

Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson broke the AFLW disposals record last week and shapes as a key figure in the round-three clash with Collingwood.

AAP · Aug 29, 2024

Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags

Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

Lions' pressure too hot for North in AFLW decider

Small forward Courtney Hodder laid 18 tackles as the Brisbane Lions set a new AFLW record with 110 in their grand final win over North Melbourne.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

Lions coach Starcevich happy with AFLW flag, spectacle

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says the club's second AFLW premiership is greatly satisfying because of the attractive football his side played.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

'Not a scratch': Davidson injury break key to AFLW flag

All-Australian forward Dakota Davidson beat the odds to play a key role in the Brisbane Lions' AFLW grand final win over North Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 25, 2023

Lions sweat on fitness of Davidson for AFLW grand final

Brisbane Lions forward Dakota Davidson will be given every opportunity to prove her fitness for the AFLW grand final after hurting a knee against Geelong.

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