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Lions' tougher road to sequel as AFL dynasty beckons

After taking over the Brisbane Lions at rock bottom, Chris Fagan has built a team that now sits on the verge of AFL immortality.

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How lucky Lion rallied for shot at flag after 2024 pain

Brisbane had three fan favourites miss the 2024 grand final because of knee injuries. Darcy Gardiner knows how lucky he is to be the only one tackling Geelong.

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Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year.

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Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

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Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

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Kai playing it cool as Lions dance into title defence

Kai Lohmann has extended his contract at Brisbane, where he's relished his time on and off the field with star Lions forward Charlie Cameron.

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How Lion's forward thinking released the shackles

Callum Ah Chee struggled with self-belief early in his AFL career but says that's in the past after his barnstorming finish to 2024 helped Brisbane to the flag.

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Fagan 'open' on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's keeping an "open mind" on a possible straight return to AFL level for Will Ashcroft, following his ACL recovery.

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Ah Chee next Linc in chain as Lions rebuild

Callum Ah Chee has relished a return to where he feels he belongs as the injury-hit Brisbane Lions attempt to salvage their AFL season.

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Lions coach perplexed at spate of serious knee injuries

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes a series of knee injuries at his AFL club is just a case of incredibly bad luck.

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Zorko stars, Lions defy carnage for QClash win

Dayne Zorko had a career-high 39 touches as Brisbane defied four early injuries to notch a crucial 34-point win over Gold Coast at the Gabba.

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Lions seek Linc between composure and AFL pressure

Ahead of his 150th AFL game, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy admits he arrived at the Lions wondering whether he was cut out for the caper.

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Pies' Murphy to continue AFL career after head knock

The AFL's expert concussion panel has cleared Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy to return to the field in 2024.

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Lion pushes through Payne barrier in grand final bid

Brisbane Lions key defender Jack Payne has shown signs of improvement during a training session as he tries to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final.

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Lions survive Blues blitz to book AFL grand final berth

The Brisbane Lions have overcome an early Carlton onslaught to win their way into the AFL grand final with a 16-point victory at the Gabba.

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Dunkley hobbled as Lions eye crucial AFL block

The Brisbane Lions have half an eye on crunch games against Melbourne and Geelong as they prepare to face West Coast without the recuperating Josh Dunkley.

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Lions' McCarthy cops one-match AFL ban for jumper punch

Lincoln McCarthy's jumper punch in the Brisbane Lions' win over Richmond has cost him a one-match ban, ruling him out of next week's AFL clash with West Coast.

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Quiet McCarthy a different type of leader for the Lions

Lincoln McCarthy was one of five to interview for the Brisbane Lions captaincy after establishing himself as one of the AFL club's most respected leaders.

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Lions' 'Beast' mounts case for Suns clash

Brisbane midfielder Rhys Mathieson was among the best on ground in a rare AFL appearance against GWS but could be squeezed out when the Lions play the Suns.

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Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL

Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.

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Emerging talent key in Brisbane AFL win

Brisbane have rallied after a slow opening quarter to secure a 14-point AFL win over GWS, thanks to superstar Lachie Neale and an impressive support cast.

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AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse

AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.

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AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy

Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.

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Lions thrash hapless North by 108 in AFL

Brisbane have posted the highest score of Chris Fagan's tenure at the AFL club, defeating North Melbourne 23.18 (156) to 7.6 (48) at the Gabba.

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