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'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

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Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Brisbane have piled on the final six goals against Richmond to ensure a weekend that started with an AFL premiership ended with an AFLW victory.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Set to become the first AFLW players to play 100 games, Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff says it's fitting to achieve the feat with Brisbane star Ally Anderson.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

Stars align as AFLW stalwarts Ebony Marinoff and Ally Anderson become first to reach 100-game milestone

In delightful sporting symmetry, the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions will also mark their 100th games as the two inaugural players make history

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone

Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

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North Melbourne crush Brisbane by 30 points in grand final to win first AFLW premiership

Kangaroos crowned 2024 premiers after beating Lions 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) with Jasmine Garner awarded best on ground medal

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024

Lions run rampant in 52-point AFLW win over Magpies

Brisbane forwards Taylor Smith and Sophie Conway have kicked three goals apiece as the Lions posted their second AFLW win on the trot.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Red-hot Lion Anderson to lead AFLW charge against Pies

Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson broke the AFLW disposals record last week and shapes as a key figure in the round-three clash with Collingwood.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024

Blues pinch AFLW thriller as Roos, Cats can't be split

AFLW flag fancies North Melbourne coughed up a lead in their round-two draw with Geelong, while Hawthorn, St Kilda and Adelaide maintained perfect records.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024

Anderson, Davidson star in Lions' rebound AFLW win

Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson has equalled the record for most disposals in an AFLW match in her side's strong win over Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Stylish AFLW Kangaroos romp past Lions in GF rematch

Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have been beaten by runners-up North Melbourne by 44 points in their first match since last year's grand final.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

AFLW 2023 grand final: North Melbourne 27-44 Brisbane – as it happened

Brisbane Lions have won their second AFLW premiership, beating North Melbourne in a classic final at Ikon Park

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2023

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AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Doubts allayed as Lions return to familiar territory

Ally Anderson admits disappointing early season performances left her with doubts, before the Brisbane Lions stormed into another AFLW decider.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Brisbane pip Adelaide in AFLW qualifying final thriller

The Brisbane Lions have kicked the last three goals of the game to down Adelaide by two points in an AFLW qualifying final thriller.

AAP · Oct 21, 2023

Lions end Crows' unbeaten run in AFLW thriller

Despite an unconvincing start and inaccurate goalkicking, Brisbane have consolidated their AFLW top-four position with a pulsating two-point win over Adelaide.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Magpies beat Brisbane in AFLW to stay in finals mix

Collingwood remain firmly in the AFLW finals hunt after getting the better of the Brisbane Lions by five points at Brighton Homes Arena.

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AAP · Nov 26, 2022

Lions try to brush off AFLW favourites tag

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has attempted to brush off his side's favourite status ahead of the AFLW grand final against Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Lions, Demons guided by their AFLW coaches

Melbourne's Mick Stinear and the Brisbane Lions' Craig Starcevich are the only AFLW coaches remaining from inaugural season of the competition in 2017.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

AFLW winner Anderson targets grand final

AFLW best and fairest winner Ally Anderson wants to set the award aside as she prepares for Brisbane's home grand final against Melbourne.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Brisbane Lion Ally Anderson wins AFLW best and fairest, Hannah Ewings named rising star

Brisbane Lion Ally Anderson is the first best and fairest winner in AFLW history not to make the All-Australian team.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Bates misses out on All-Australian squad

While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squad of 42.

AAP · Oct 22, 2022

Lions roaring toward AFLW finals

Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.

AAP · Oct 8, 2022

Svarc magic in Lions' AFLW win over Kangas

Ally Anderson starred with 22 disposals and Ruby Svarc kicked a brilliant goal as AFLW ladder leaders Brisbane toppled North Melbourne by seven points.

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