Brisbane Lions

Brisbane’s “special sort of effort” following Melbourne win sends fear into rest of competition

"I feel like that's one of the best games we've played in a long time."

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

Fagan’s ‘biggest win’: Deep-diving Lions’ ‘special effort’ that ignited flailing season

Chris Fagan has staged a masterful coaching performance as his Brisbane brigade put forth a “special effort” in a galvanising win over Melbourne.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions

“Won’t use that as an excuse”: Melbourne’s poor performance attributed to Brisbane, not short breaks

Melbourne were downed by Brisbane to the tune 22 points on Thursday night at the MCG.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

‘Been storing it away for this day’: Lions up for fight as gun ‘worth $1.3 million’ circled by rivals

Could a Brisbane star be the AFL’s next million-dollar man?

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions

Was Brisbane's win over Melbourne Chris Fagan's best coaching performance?

David King believes Brisbane’s win over Melbourne on Thursday night was a tactical masterclass, praising Chris Fagan and his coaching box for their calls. The Dees were pulled apart by the Lions, who took 120 uncontested marks and cut Melbourne’s defensive grid apart. King admits he hasn’t been a huge...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions

Footy Fix: Fagans finest hour? How the Lions gave the Dees – and Simon Goodwin – the mother of all baths

19 months ago, a banged-up Brisbane came to the MCG as heavy underdogs, faced a formidable Melbourne outfit that stood among the premiership favourites, and emerged with their greatest triumph under Chris Fagan. This latest victory over the Demons on their own turf, from equally unlikely odds, might...

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2 weeks ago, The Roar, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Demons

Grading every player in Brisbane's season-defining win over Melbourne

Brisbane has shaken off the early season rust and made a big statement, comfortably handling Melbourne at the MCG. The Lions dominated from start to finish, picking holes in the Demons' defensive grid and completely controlling field position. The sting was well out of the game early in the fourth...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions

AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Melbourne Demons, Brisbane Lions test finals claims in MCG showdown

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG.

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Demons

FINAL TEAMS: Melbourne vs Brisbane – Round 5, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Melbourne and Brisbane have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

Brisbane back fighting for their season in blockbuster return to MCG vs Demons — LIVE AFL

Perennial contenders collide to open Round 5 but after much different starts to the season, as Brisbane tries to keep its season on track against Melbourne.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Demons

Debutant named as Demons and Lions reveal teams for Round 5 opener

The teams are officially in for the Round 5 clash between Melbourne and Brisbane at the MCG on Thursday night. The in-form Demons are hoping to go 5-1 after their win against Adelaide while the Lions will be desperate to find themselves at 2-3 after winning their first game of the campaign last weekend...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Demons

AFL Round 5 Teams: Exciting Dees draftee’s debut locked in; Brisbane avoids injury worry for must-win clash

Melbourne will hand a debut to their second 2023 first-round pick, Koltyn Tholstrup, in Thursday night’s blockbuster against Brisbane.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Demons

Melbourne to unveil Petracca-esque debutant for Brisbane clash

Simon Goodwin is set to reveal his third debutant in 2024.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

Cameron, Brisbane heading “in the right direction” ahead of crunch clash with Melbourne

"I haven't talked about this until this point in time, but Charlie had a really interrupted pre-season."

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

Lions change sparked by off-field saga as superstar responds to team ‘splintering’ claim

Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale is confident he will be fit to play his milestone game on Thursday after sitting out the end of the Lions’ breakthrough Gather Round win.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions

Lions star needing to prove fitness ahead of Melbourne trip

“I still have to tick some boxes. I haven’t really done much since the game.”

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions

“Copped a fair bit of heat”: Lions proud of key forward for turning around form slump

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood overcame “a fair bit of heat” originating from a slow start to the season by booting three goals against North Melbourne, earning the praise of his teammates. Hipwood, 26, had been under growing pressure in season 2024, with his performance against Collingwood in Round...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions

Brisbane Lions captain’s wife opens up on club’s Las Vegas trip drama

Jules Neale has become the first wife of a Brisbane Lions player to speak publicly after the club’s so-called Las Vegas scandal erupted.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions

AFL 2024 round four LIVE updates: High stakes for grand finalists Brisbane with early season danger match versus Kangas

AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne Kangaroos, Port Adelaide v Essendon Bombers scores, results, fixtures, teams, tips, games, how to watch.

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3 weeks ago, The Age, Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne Kangaroos

FINAL TEAMS: Brisbane vs North Melbourne – Round 4, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Brisbane and North Melbourne have finalised their lineups for the match at Norwood Oval. Who are you tipping to win?

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3 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne Kangaroos

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