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How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career

Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.

AAP · Sep 25

No regrets: Max King, Ross Lyon and a cinnamon scroll

Max King is being backed to follow in the footsteps of Charlie Curnow, Joe Daniher and Alastair Lynch by returning strongly from devastating setbacks.

AAP · Aug 6

'That will never happen': Daniher comeback laughed off

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has rubbished the prospect of a Joe Daniher comeback as his premiership side refocuses after their AFL bye.

AAP · Jul 4, 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

Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports

Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he would welcome more potential talented players at the club following the off-season recruiting of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.

AAP · Mar 8, 2025

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.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Golden Games, renewed rivalries and Raygun: Australia’s biggest sporting moments of 2024

A record-breaking medal haul in Paris, emotional victories and stunning comebacks are among the great moments in Australian sports this year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024

No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day

There's a Joe Daniher-sized hole in the Brisbane Lions line-up, but recruit Sam Day isn't out to be a carbon copy of the star AFL premiership forward.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024