Fagan questions midday start after AFL cramp-fest Coach Chris Fagan was baffled by the 12.10pm start for Brisbane's AFL clash with West Coast that left a host of players struggling with cramp. AAP · Mar 23, 2025
Alarms set as 'suspicious' Lions welcome Eagles Will McLachlan will debut for Brisbane at the Gabba, where their premiership flag will be unfurled before midday ahead of a lunch date with the Eagles. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as 'carry-on' Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney. AAP · Mar 11, 2025
Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 AFL season. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Lions to confirm re-signing of premiership coach Fagan The Brisbane Lions have re-signed premiership coach Chris Fagan until the end of 2027, with the club to imminently confirm it. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga President Andy Gowers says Hawthorn wants to find the right way to repair relationships with Indigenous former players affected by the club's racism saga. AAP · Nov 25, 2024
Hawks, Indigenous players settle Federal Court case The long-running Hawthorn racism saga is over after the AFL club reached a settlement with a group of Indigenous former players and their families. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
Fagan insists 'humble' Lions have more success in them Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions have more success in them after they broke through for their first AFL flag in 21 years. AAP · Oct 29, 2024
Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024
Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use. AAP · Oct 10, 2024
Buddy blueprint behind Lions' post-Daniher plans There is a Lance Franklin precedent that offers Brisbane Lions plenty of optimism in their post-Joe Daniher era. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Fagan beams, credits lessons learned for flag triumph The Lions were greeted by thousands of joyful fans on their return to Brighton Homes Arena, where they sung the team song with their victorious AFLW team. AAP · Sep 29, 2024
AAP · Sep 29, 2024 Lions' Mr September Ah Chee delights in AFL rise Callum Ah Chee told Brisbane's coaches he wanted to play forward and the result was a sublime AFL finals series, culminating in a premiership.
AAP · Sep 29, 2024 Chris Fagan's revival of broken Lions complete The Brisbane Lions were at rock bottom when Chris Fagan took over as coach and have now completed their climb to the top of the AFL mountain.
AAP · Sep 28, 2024 'Kept receipts': how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko believes the AFL premiers were galvanised by reports of disharmony early in the 2024 season.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024 Brisbane bury their AFL demons as stubborn optimism turns into unbridled joy Lions had to overcome pain of grand final defeat last year and go the long way through this finals series to claim a first premiership under coach Chris Fagan
AAP · Sep 28, 2024 Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag Seeing pressure as a weakness ahead of the AFL finals, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and his players turned it into a potent weapon throughout September.
AAP · Sep 28, 2024 Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has guided his side to two AFL grand finals and a premiership since he was implicated in Hawthorn's historic racism scandal.
AAP · Sep 28, 2024 Lions coy on Daniher's future after grand final win Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and players are unsure what the future holds for star forward Joe Daniher as he contemplates a shock retirement.
AAP · Sep 27, 2024 Lions open time capsule ahead of shot at AFL redemption Twelve months after losing the AFL grand final in heartbreaking fashion, the Brisbane Lions are drawing inspiration from their loss as they seek redemption.
AAP · Sep 26, 2024 'Fages needs a friend': How Boomer gave Lions bounce Australian basketball great Phil Smyth's low-key role with the Brisbane Lions has developed into one of the most important: keeping coach Chris Fagan sane.
AAP · Sep 26, 2024 Leigh Matthews delights in Lions' long-term turnaround Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.
AAP · Sep 26, 2024 Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.