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Lions' 'Mr September' adds to AFL trophy cabinet

Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour.

AAP · Oct 1

Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list

Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.

AAP · Sep 24

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.

AAP · Sep 21

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Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown

Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth.

AAP · Aug 20

Lions not thinking beyond chance to seal top-four berth

Brisbane can seal a top-four berth with a win over Collingwood and say they aren't thinking about whether they would play Fremantle or Sydney in the AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 20

Lions' next gen a scary prospect for flag rivals

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews is bullish about his team's chances of completing a premiership hat-trick, buoyed by the emergence of young stars.

AAP · Mar 3

Brisbane’s Will Ashcroft cements star status with successive Norm Smith medals

Brisbane midfielder Will Ashcroft cemented his meteoric rise to the summit of the AFL by securing a second successive Norm Smith medal

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025

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Ablett's wise words give young Cat confidence

Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will lean on mentor Gary Ablett's advice when he lines up on a wing in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

The short wait to scratch Ashcroft's grand-final itch

Grateful to get a grand-final shot at his first attempt, Levi Ashcroft reckons the love for producing in big AFL moments runs in the family.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

AFL finals stage set for Nick Daicos and Will Ashcroft to stake claim as generation’s best

Two of the AFL’s best young footballers take to the field as Collingwood and Brisbane meet in a preliminary final, both with brothers by their side

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025

'He'll put his hand up': Lions cub to fill massive void

Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star

Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has enjoyed a stunning debut season but faces stiff competition for the AFL Rising Star award from Dan Curtin and Levi Ashcroft.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

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AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Dockers aim to live like Fyfe ahead of moment of truth

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe would love nothing more than ending his glittering career with an AFL flag, but he's told his teammates to focus on the job at hand.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller

Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

Ashcroft's approach to overcoming Lions' late wobbles

The Brisbane Lions, now battling their own fourth-quarter issues, haven't watched a replay of last year's remarkable semi-final comeback defeat of GWS.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Brotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash 'on edge'

Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.

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AAP · Mar 29, 2025

Lions back from brink to snap 20-year Cats curse

Trailing by 32 points, defending AFL premiers Brisbane Lions have roared back to life with a dominant second half to beat Geelong at the Gabba.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

Believe the hype: dazzling debuts remind us the AFL future comes fast

Next crop of budding stars led by Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Levi Ashcroft make immediate impact while a prized Blues recruit is made to wait

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

Fagan in awe: 'scratchy' Lions win grand-final rematch

Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.

AAP · Mar 14, 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 · Feb 27, 2025

Lions say 'no malice' in Starcevich concussion incident

Brandon Starcevich's concussion will rule him out of AFL's opening round and put the spotlight again on players pushing opponents into marking contests.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Brisbane ace Will Ashcroft faces match review scrutiny

Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Levi Ashcroft chasing his own AFL flags with Lions

Father-son gun Levi Ashcroft is determined to show he was the best talent in the AFL draft and help Brisbane win more premierships in the process.

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