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Lion for life eyes AFL immortality in four-peat quest

Three-time AFL premiership player Zac Bailey is quietly confident Brisbane can go back to the well as the Lions pursue a historic four-peat in 2027.

AAP · Sep 26

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions.

AAP · Sep 26

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

Logan Morris has joined Zac Bailey in committing his playing future to the Brisbane Lions just days out from the AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn.

AAP · Sep 15

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Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat

Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 13

Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim

A record-breaking start has propelled the Brisbane Lions into an AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn and bounced Adelaide out at the Gabba.

AAP · Sep 12

'Win some, lose some': Crows on failed bid for top Lion

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the cashed-up Crows will continue to make big plays for rival talent after missing out on luring a Brisbane star.

AAP · Sep 9

It's all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions

Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows.

AAP · Sep 9

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All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air

Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.

AAP · Aug 25

Fagan 'optimistic' on in-demand star staying at Lions

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits he is sick of talking about Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale, but provided a positive update about one of the duo.

AAP · Jul 9

Lions' concern over key defender's latest setback

Brisbane premiership defender Darcy Gardiner faces scans on his injured hamstring after another setback in the Lions' win over Geelong.

AAP · Jul 2

Lethal Lions claw past Cats in top-four statement

Kai Lohmann kicked five goals and Brisbane's efficiency in attack was the difference as the reigning premiers exacted revenge on Geelong in a tough away win.

AAP · Jul 2

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

No limits for Swans star in injury return against Lions

There's no ceiling on what a fit-again Errol Gulden can do against Brisbane, with Sydney coach Dean Cox ready to unleash the star midfielder at the Gabba.

AAP · Jun 24

Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers

The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.

AAP · May 2

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AAP · Apr 16

'Success ... or money?': Fagan's question to gun Lions

Reminded of his time at Hawthorn, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan sees a world where both Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale remain flag-hunting Lions.

AAP · Mar 26

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.

AAP · 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

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.

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AAP · Mar 10

Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal

Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.

AAP · Mar 10

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.

AAP · Mar 9

Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Hit between the eyes: Star Lion cops hard truths

All-Australian newcomer Zac Bailey is in career-best form and the star Lions attacker looms as a key in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood.

AAP · Sep 17, 2025

Aker's Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale

Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.

AAP · Sep 13, 2025

Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date

Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.

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