Fagan honoured as champion Lions coach mulls next move Brisbane supporters have again tried to sway Chris Fagan to remain at the helm as the three-time AFL premiership coach received keys to the city. AAP · Sep 29
'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish. AAP · Sep 26
'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo. AAP · Sep 22
Record-breaking Fagan warns Lions ahead of finals race Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions have given themselves a chance at another AFL "three-peat'', while the Suns were left to rue a lack of polish. AAP · Aug 15
'Doesn't feel right': Fagan humbled by Lions' record Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has spoken about the significance of breaking an important record, while also giving an update on a premiership star. AAP · Aug 14
AFL:Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships. AAP · Jun 1
Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships. AAP · Jun 1
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
Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership. AAP · Sep 27, 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
Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Lethal slams AFL after Cats star ruled out of decider Leigh Matthews has called for the AFL pre-finals bye to be pushed back after Geelong star Tom Stewart was ruled out of the grand final through concussion. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
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. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
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 · Jul 7, 2025 'Never play again' - Matthews laments Bruns hit In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Magpies ponder selection posers for King's Birthday Collingwood's Dan McStay could return and Bobby Hill is at home because of family ill health ahead of the King's Birthday AFL blockbuster.
AAP · Apr 25, 2025 Hawthorn coach defends 'fantastic' captain's dual roles Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his captain James Sicily has been fantastic in dual roles in games, dismissing criticism from AFL legend Leigh Matthews.
AAP · Apr 24, 2025 Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025 From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Lions out to protect streak against 'confident' Magpies The Brisbane Lions have won 10-straight games for the first time in 23 years and Collingwood are out to bring that streak to an end.
AAP · Jan 30, 2025 'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Christina Matthews believes a statue for the legendary Betty Wilson outside the MCG is overdue.
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 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.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024 From the Pocket: Joe Daniher repays Brisbane’s faith on the biggest stages as ‘the sickness and the cure’ The enigmatic Lions forward can dazzle and disappoint in the same passage of play but saves his best for crunch moments and matches