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Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final

Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.

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Clarkson joins in Hawks' 2013 premiership reunion

Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.

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Matthews praises Fagan, calls Hawthorn claims 'crap'

Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final.

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Magpies and Lions hunt glory in showpiece grand final

Collingwood and Brisbane have taken different paths, with different methods, to reach Saturday's AFL grand final..

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Daicos plots way around Dunkley AFL grand final tag

Brisbane's Josh Dunkley has claimed some high-profile scalps this season and may have Collingwood star Nick Daicos in his sights during the AFL grand final.

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'Mad man' Chris Fagan calms for grand final return

Experienced Lions coach Chris Fagan wants his side to embrace the abnormality of an AFL grand final week after they sealed their passage with a comeback win.

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Collingwood rule injured McStay out of AFL grand final

Collingwood forward Daniel McStay has been ruled out of the AFL decider in a "worst nightmare" scenario after injuring his knee in the preliminary final.

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Lions survive Blues blitz to book AFL grand final berth

The Brisbane Lions have overcome an early Carlton onslaught to win their way into the AFL grand final with a 16-point victory at the Gabba.

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Dunkley gets hands dirty as Lions roar in prelim final

Josh Dunkley has claimed a big scalp, limiting Carlton star Patrick Cripps' output for the second time this season to help Brisbane into the AFL grand final.

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'Mummy's boys' to mainstays: Lions' rapid AFL revival

Lions star Tom Rockliff felt the brunt of Brisbane's 2013 mass player exodus but was still there to witness the first shoots that led to a rapid AFL revival.

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Lions coach Fagan backs Gardiner to fill Payne void

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is backing a fit-again Darcy Gardiner to fill the void of defender Jack Payne, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

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Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley

Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.

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No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons.

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Brisbane's MCG hoodoo lives on after Demons' heist

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits the Lions' MCG hoodoo "lives on" but believes his team can still win at the venue if they play there win in finals.

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Demons pinch thriller, continue Lions' MCG hoodoo

Melbourne have come from nowhere to kick the final four goals of the match to defeat the Brisbane Lions by a point in an MCG thriller.

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Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence

The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons.

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Rich faces stiff task, Gunston gets AFL chance at Lions

Daniel Rich will play VFL for the Brisbane Lions this weekend, stuck behind an in-form back six that will make him wait for another AFL opportunity.

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Defence make case, Lions roar after wake up call

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits it'll be tough for Daniel Rich to crack back into a defence that fired impressively in a thrashing of Richmond on Thursday.

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Clarkson, North Melbourne plot coach's AFL return

Alastair Clarkson's path back to North Melbourne is being mapped out, with the four-time premiership coach on the verge of a return to the Kangaroos.

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Tigers superstar Martin ruled out of clash with Lions

Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of the Tigers' clash with the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba after developing "flu-like symptoms".

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Extended AFL mid-season bye period here to stay

The AFL has dismissed calls to trim the mid-season bye period back to one or two weeks, following an extended four-week stretch this year.

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Lions keep Zorko in cotton wool for Tigers clash

Dayne Zorko is back from injury but remains out of the Brisbane Lions' side as coach Chris Fagan experiments with his line-up in the hunt for an AFL flag.

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Fagan says poor goalkicking is no issue for the Lions

The Brisbane Lions kicked only 6-14 in the second half in their tense win over Sydney, but their coach Chris Fagan remains unfazed.

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Brisbane Lions shrug off gallant Swans at Gabba

The Brisbane Lions have kept their unbeaten home record intact this AFL season by downing Sydney by 16 points at the Gabba.

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Akermanis urges Fagan to turbo-charge Lions midfield

Brisbane great Jason Akermanis has applauded Chris Fagan's "gentle" selection approach, but urged the coach to maximise the talent of Cam Rayner and Zac Bailey.

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