Former Brownlow medalist Adam Cooney believes the Lions are ahead of the Blues in their development. The Lions secured an upset win over the Eagles on Saturday while the Blues went down to the Tigers on Thursday night. Cooney believes Brisbane’s positive start is only a sign of things to come for the...
In the biggest upset of the round so far, a young Brisbane side defeated the reigning premiers, West Coast, in emphatic style. The 44-point win was not only an upset, but it also created some mind-boggling and history-making stats. After the Eagles burst out of the blocks to gain a 27-point quarter-time...
AS statements go, Brisbane has made a massive one for the 2019 AFL season with a significant 44-point win over West Coast. The Lions overhauled a 27-point quarter-time deficit to comprehensively outplay the reigning premiers for the last three terms and claim a 15.12 (102) to 8.10 (58) win at the Gabba...
West Coast Eagles forward Liam Ryan has been reported for striking Brisbane defender Darcy Gardiner. The incident occurred in the last 20 seconds of the match, where a 50-metre penalty was reversed because Ryan jumper-punched the Brisbane defender. The incident made the Eagles’ shock 44-point loss...
Brisbane’s 44-point win over AFL premiers West Coast reflects a growing belief in Chris Fagan’s Lions rebuild. When Chris Fagan first arrived at Brisbane thumping the reigning AFL premiers by 44-points was the stuff of fantasy for the ailing Lions. On Saturday, Fagan’s rapidly improving...
Chris Fagan says new recruits have helped inject belief into his young side
All the best to the Brisbane Lions’ PR team — because keeping a lid on the hype surrounding your club will be one heck of a tough task this season.
Helped out by electrifying performances from established stars and debutantes, Brisbane roared back from a 27-point deficit to down the Eagles by 44 points.
A first-round win against West Coast will see expectations rise for Brisbane
Brisbane vs West Coast: Round 1 - Saturday 23rd March 2019, 8:20pm at Gabba. The post LIVE: Brisbane vs West Coast – Round 1, 2019 appeared first on Zero Hanger.
Brisbane run away with season-opener to defeat West Coast by 44 points
Bulldogs, Swans and Lions, Eagles lock in line-ups for Saturday night clashes
Lachie Neale swears he never saw a more talented junior footballer than Lincoln McCarthy.
Fixture quirk means Lions will get an instant read on their progress against the reigning premiers
Young Lion Camn Rayner says he cannot wait to take on the Eagles tomorrow night
It seems discussions with coach Adam Simpson and medical staff has elected to take a precautionary approach.
Brisbane Lions midfielder Allen Christensen has admitted to blowing "hundreds of thousands of dollars" betting on horse races while in the depths of a gambling addiction. Christensen made the revelation on his podcast Addicted To The Game, declaring, "I'm pretty pumped to get my story...
Brisbane utility Brandon Starcevich has undergone surgery on an injured hamstring and is set to be sidelined for the next two months. Starcevich, 19, suffered the injury in the first quarter of the Lions’ pre-season match against VFL side Casey. In his debut season in 2018, Starcevich played the final...
If we’ve learned one thing over the past three seasons, it’s that almost anyone can win the AFL premiership.
Brisbane delivering on their much-touted potential will be crucial to the Lions securing a permanent Easter Thursday match at the Gabba.
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