'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key As Brisbane continue their premiership celebrations, they are being reminded to stay grounded as they aim next season for a flag three-peat. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
The Lions stepped up when it mattered most, like they always do. Now a dynasty beckons In August their season was dangling, and on grand final day they were meant to be the banged-up ones. Then they went into hyperdrive The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 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
Lions coach hails AFL premiership as ‘better than last year’ as Cats lick wounds Brisbane players celebrate with fans in Fitzroy North after stunning grand final blitz The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 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' triumph 'justified' gun's call to miss decider Jarrod Berry ruled himself out of the AFL grand final because of a shoulder injury, but coach Chris Fagan insists the midfielder was crucial in Brisbane's win. 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
'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Party animals, kick-to-kick and Zeus: AFL grand final parade adds splash of colour under grey skies The absence of a Melbourne giant contesting Saturday’s flag decider was obvious but still fans of all colours came to get a glimpse of their heroes The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025
Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead. AAP · Sep 26, 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
I once thought the Lions might never win another AFL flag. To go back-to-back would be a dream Brisbane fans like me saw Michael Voss and Jonathan Brown as heroes of a bygone era, but Chris Fagan may yet bring about a new golden age The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025
Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
From the Pocket: blunt and brilliant Chris Scott is master of a job few have done better The Geelong coach never saw himself in the position, and sometimes hints at leaving, but the Cats have become a force under his guidance The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025
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.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Neale talks up grand final chances after solid training A training session on Saturday morning that featured speed work has added to Lachie Neale's optimism about returning for Brisbane in the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Lions stalwart's 'timely' return for prelim final The heartbreak story of Brisbane's 2024 premiership, Oscar McInerney shapes as a crucial member of the Lions' push for back-to-back flags.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Lions star pushing for potential grand-final return Lachie Neale is ahead of schedule from injury with Brisbane coach Chris Fagan acknowledging he could have a big decision to make on his star midfielder.
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 15, 2025 'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return.
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.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 How 'hard-nosed' Fagan attacked Lions' big semi dilemma Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.