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'Innovative' Lions' desperate measures revealed

Chris Fagan admits injury and suspension have emptied Brisbane's shelves of key-position players ahead of the Lions' trip to Sydney.

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Aker's Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale

Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.

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Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale's absence

Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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Lions' finals boost as Fagan backs fearless 'goldfish'

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.

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'Fine for us': Lions take injury hits in stride

Veteran Lions defender Ryan Lester reckons the premiers relish the adversity that comes with their mounting injury toll as they hunt back-to-back flags.

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Lions forward out with dodgy calf, Berry still a chance

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.

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Young Aaron Cadman becomes a giant ahead of milestone

Inaugural GWS coach Kevin Sheedy had said an AFL player comes of age when he chalks up the 50-game milestone, and it's ringing true for youngster Aaron Cadman.

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Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach

A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.

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Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Second-last North Melbourne have given reigning AFL premiers Brisbane a massive shake, with the two teams playing out a tense draw.

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Lions coach happy as AFL premiers go on the defensive

Lachie Neale starred in the midfield as reigning AFL premiers Brisbane led from the start to beat St Kilda by 45 points on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.

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Lions rally to beat Bulldogs in classic, now 5-0 in AFL

Brisbane have won five games at the start of a season for the first time in their history, rallying to beat the Western Bulldogs by 21 points.

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Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.

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Lions' Hipwood eyes pre-season return after surgery

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has returned positively from surgery to repair the groin soreness he played through in the club's AFL title run.

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Lion's untold battle and the nod that left Aker in awe

Eric Hipwood has opened up about the injury that almost scuppered his AFL season before finals and the magical moment that made Jason Akermanis say 'wow'.

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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.

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Lions run riot for first AFL flag since three-peat

The Brisbane Lions have won their first AFL premiership since 2003, inflicting another massive grand final loss on Sydney with a 60-point belting at the MCG.

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Lions find their Roar to hunt down Swans

Katy Perry played her hit song 'Roar' to open the AFL grand final entertainment and it proved prophetic as the Brisbane Lions romped to the premiership.

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Fagan takes weight of world off Lions Rayner, Hipwood

Lions coach Chris Fagan isn't asking his players for individual brilliance, instead seeking selfless acts in an AFL preliminary final against Geelong.

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Coach insists Lions remain optimistic after tough loss

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan insists his side can bounce back from blowing a golden opportunity to beat Collingwood and still impact the AFL finals.

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Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans

Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon.

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Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions

GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.

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Lions burn Suns to extend AFL winning run

Brisbane have moved to second on the AFL ladder, defeating Gold Coast by 28 points to record their eighth win in a row.

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Lions bluffing about playing Daniher in defence: Dimma

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is ignoring where Brisbane's player magnets have fallen ahead of Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.

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Lions weigh up shock switch for Daniher or Hipwood

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has hinted he is likely to play a forward in defence this week to cover for injuries, but he hasn't decided who just yet.

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