Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
Lions' tougher road to sequel as AFL dynasty beckons After taking over the Brisbane Lions at rock bottom, Chris Fagan has built a team that now sits on the verge of AFL immortality. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
'Better than last year': Fagan hails Lions' premiership Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Lions star took serious ankle injury into grand final One of the Brisbane Lions' premiership players has revealed he carried a significant ankle injury into the grand final, that will need surgery. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Popular Lions ruckman McInerney gets his premiership Oscar McInerney missed a premiership after playing in every game of 2024, but the popular Brisbane Lions ruck has been finally rewarded with a flag a year on. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Brisbane win back-to-back AFL premierships with grand final thumping of Geelong Brisbane Lions run riot in second half against Geelong Cats to claim 47-point victory as Will Ashcroft awarded second Norm Smith medal in as many years The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025
Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
The 'larrikin' leading an era of Brisbane Lions success He might give off "dad" vibes, but Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews leads with a perfect mix of humour and seriousness. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Trump tariff announcement wipes $1bn from CSL value – as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025
Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland. AAP · Sep 25, 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
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025 The podcast – and tattoos – connecting Brisbane Lions fans across Australia and beyond The Roar Deal has gone through tough times to become the centrepiece of a community that stretches far beyond the Lions’ home base and Fitzroy roots
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025 Want AFL grand final tickets? Go and watch the AFLW Five double passes to MCG showpiece to be won on Thursday and Friday as league looks to boost women’s crowds
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025 Superstitions make way for AFL grand final traditions as Lions fans get used to success Brisbane diehards are forming new and old September habits as the club prepares to face Geelong in a third straight decider on Saturday
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025 Parochialism or just vibes? How to pick a team to cheer for in the AFL grand final With no overwhelming sentimental favourite in this year’s decider, neutral followers are left with the question: which team do I dislike less?
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 Why Brisbane Lions cult hero feels 'fraudulent' A year after being tagged as the heartbreak story of Brisbane's drought-breaking premiership, Oscar McInerney has another shot at grand final glory.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Pies captain bullish about future after finals exit Darcy Moore insists Collingwood can reload and contend again in 2026 after a loss to the Brisbane Lions denied them a grand final appearance.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Neale firming for grand final return, doubt over Berry Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has warned he won't risk injured players in a grand final as the Lions big face decisions on Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Sweat behind the swagger: what ignited Lion Logan's run Logan Morris epitomises the confidence and effectiveness of the Lions' young brigade that's lifted the injury-hit premiers within two wins of another flag.
AAP · Sep 16, 2025 Lions coach's 'super power' as Zorko eyes more history The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.