Comedian Josh Thomas Says Bailey Smith Mad Monday Post Was Not ‘Homophobic’ “We’ve got to stop calling people that aren’t homophobic, homophobic. It widens the divide and alienates people.” Pedestrian.tv · Oct 3, 2025
Geelong Cats Apologise For Bailey Smith’s ‘Homophobic’ Stunt, Scrap Future Mad Mondays "We will take this moment to further educate our people on expectations and club and community standards.” Pedestrian.tv · Oct 2, 2025
We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again. AAP · Sep 30, 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
AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
From the Pocket: five areas where Greg Swann can make his mark on the AFL Swann is phlegmatic, he’s a pragmatist and (so far) he’s refreshingly free of weasel corporate-speak The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
Lyon wants 'pure' first round in AFL draft overhaul St Kilda have renewed calls on the AFL to dial back benefits to clubs with father-son and academy talent lined up in the first round of the national draft. AAP · Jul 25, 2025
'No more Naitanuis': Bombers coach fears for AFL rucks Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL to scrap the sub, arguing the rule is impacting how rucks are used by clubs and within the game. AAP · Jul 22, 2025
AFL footy boss weighs in on Eagles priority pick debate West Coast appear no closer to receiving a priority draft pick from the AFL despite being headed for the wooden spoon in a one-win season. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
New AFL footy boss flags gameplay change this season New AFL football boss Greg Swann has outlined his plans to speed up the flow of matches this season, rather than waiting for next year to implement changes. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
AFL's illicit drugs code remains work in progress The AFL's revised illicit drugs policy will be the responsibility of Laura Kane, whose football operations portfolio has been split in two. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
AAP · Jun 2, 2025 Lions boss to join 'mothership' in AFL shake-up A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023 Plan for 20,000-seat stadium to temporarily replace Gabba kicks off Queensland funding row Labor announces it will commit $46m towards $137m cost of upgrading Ekka showgrounds
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 AFL urged to deny academy tweaks from 'whingeing Vics' Greg Swann, CEO of the Brisbane Lions, has called on the AFL to stand firm despite unhappy Victorian clubs pitching for changes to northern academies.
The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023 ‘Enough is enough’: Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron racially abused as AFL investigation widens Brisbane's Charlie Cameron is the latest AFL target of racial abuse as an investigation widens to include clubs angered by vilification.
AAP · Nov 21, 2022 Lions take aim at AFLW GF venue critics Brighton Homes Arena has come in for some criticism over its new playing surface but the Brisbane Lions believe they have the best AFLW venue in the country.
AAP · Sep 13, 2022 Tribunal clears Lions' Berry for prelim An AFL tribunal has dismissed Jarrod Berry's one-match suspension and freed him to play for Brisbane in Friday's preliminary final against Geelong.
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 Brisbane Lions' AFL finals win over Richmond hailed as one of the greatest, thanks to 'Superman' Lachie Neale If the Lions' two-point win over Richmond was one of the greatest AFL finals ever, Lachie Neale's performance will have to go down in the annals as one of the best individual efforts.