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AFLLions coach hits back at Andrews attack

Star defender Harris Andrews being told he needed to play “big boy footy” didn’t sit well with Lions mentor Chris Fagan.

Marco Monteverde

Karl LangdonCommentsLions should avoid Buddy-go-round and back Hipwood, Daniher

History says Brisbane love an aging star, but Karl Langdon writes they should avoid the temptation to land superstar Swan Lance Franklin and back in their current spearheads Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher.

Karl Langdon

AFLLions coach in the dark on Buddy’s Brisbane move

Lions coach Chris Fagan would happily take Sydney Swans superstar Buddy Franklin in Brisbane but had no news after a bombshell report linking him to the club.

Marco Monteverde

On the move?PremiumBuddy to Brisbane? Reports mount star set to leave Swans

Brisbane has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to land star forward Lance Franklin, as speculation mounts that the 35-year-old is set to leave Sydney. 

Staff writers

Father-son selectionLions snare AFL son-of-a-gun Ashcroft

Brisbane have secured one of the hottest properties heading into this year’s AFL draft, confirming Will Ashcroft will join the club as a father-son selection.

Ed Jackson

AFLLadder not a concern for Lions

The Brisbane Lions are confident they can win the AFL premiership even if they finish the regular season in the bottom half of the top eight.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumAker pinpoints Lions’ biggest problem

The Lions need to be quicker if they are to contend for the AFL premiership, according to a Brisbane legend.

Marco Monteverde

AFLLion is proud of AFL century

This weekend’s QClash holds greater significance for the Lions’ Callum Ah Chee, who will chalk up a well-deserved AFL milestone.

Marco Monteverde

Luckless midfielderPremiumEagles rookie Joyce’s season in doubt after injury setback

Tom Joyce’s luckless run with injury has continued with the first-year West Coast midfielder set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Jordan McArdle

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Tribunal betwixt and between on Eric Hipwood case

Eric Hipwood’s fine for the push that sent Ryan Gardner crashing into an umpire sends an uncomfortable and unclear message on umpire contact.

Mark Duffield

Not deliberate CommentsHipwood free to play after ‘careless’ umpire contact fine

Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has received a $2,500 fine for careless contact with an umpire after he pushed a Western Bulldogs player onto an official.

Alex Mitchell

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Lions the latest to show interest in off-contract Docker

Brisbane have emerged as a potential suitor for one of Fremantle’s best young players as they look to cover the potential loss of Daniel McStay to Collingwood.

Jordan McArdle

No early pleaPremiumHipwood to front tribunal over pushing player into umpire

Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood's perplexing incident with Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner and an umpire has been referred to the tribunal.

Oliver Caffrey

AFLBrisbane star re-signs in huge boost for Lions

Lachie Neale has an AFL premiership in his sights after signing a contract extension with the Brisbane Lions.

Marco Monteverde

AFL‘B’ grade Brisbane must improve

Thrashed by Melbourne last week, the Brisbane Lions have a point to prove when they host the Western Bulldogs.

Marco Monteverde

QUIET ACHIEVER CommentsWA young gun to make Lions debut in ‘baptism of fire’

Busselton teenager James Tunstill will make his AFL debut on Thursday night against Melbourne in a ‘baptism of fire’, according to Lions coach Chris Fagan. 

Samantha Rogers

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Three-word analysis of every Docker in win over Lions

Fremantle have now topped the top two teams in the AFL after defeating Brisbane by 14 points at Optus Stadium. See our three-word analysis of ever Docker here.

Mitchell Woodcock

Stacking up PremiumBrisbane would’ve preferred to have played Fyfe

Brisbane are disappointed they won’t get the chance to measure up against two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe in Sunday’s heavyweight top-four clash against Fremantle.

Eliza Reilly

AFLPremiumClub legend backs ‘under the pump’ coach

Even a bomb couldn’t destroy North Melbourne according to a club legend who says support has rallied for coach David Noble.

Russell Gould

Contract extension CommentsPremiumGreat Southern’s Kalin Lane re-signs with Brisbane Lions

Denmark-Walpole product Kalin Lane has amassed 130 hit-outs so far this season and continues to grow in the ruck as he presses to make his AFL debut after re-committing to Brisbane. 

Calvin Sims

AFLPremiumStar Lions forward returns as planned

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says there was no need for Eric Hipwood to return from 10 months on the sidelines via the VFL.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions star says Hipwood’s ‘ready to go’

Eric Hipwood is poised to make a timely return to the Brisbane Lions side after a 10-month stint on the sidelines.

Marco Monteverde

Unforgiving lion‘It’s always nice to beat the Eagles’: Neale’s cheeky swipe

Brisbane Lions star and former Fremantle Docker Lachie Neale is feeling little sympathy for the struggling West Coast Eagles ahead of their visit to the Gabba on Saturday night.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions father-son prospect flashes No.1 potential

There was already plenty of excitement about son-of-a-gun midfielder Will Ashcroft but he took that to another level with an eye-catching VFL debut.

Marc McGowan