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AFLPremiumStar Lions forward returns as planned

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says there was no need for Eric Hipwood to return from 10 months on the sidelines via the VFL.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions star says Hipwood’s ‘ready to go’

Eric Hipwood is poised to make a timely return to the Brisbane Lions side after a 10-month stint on the sidelines.

Marco Monteverde

Unforgiving lion‘It’s always nice to beat the Eagles’: Neale’s cheeky swipe

Brisbane Lions star and former Fremantle Docker Lachie Neale is feeling little sympathy for the struggling West Coast Eagles ahead of their visit to the Gabba on Saturday night.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions father-son prospect flashes No.1 potential

There was already plenty of excitement about son-of-a-gun midfielder Will Ashcroft but he took that to another level with an eye-catching VFL debut.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremiumTwin rucks to run amok for Lions

Oscar McInerney has welcomed the addition of fellow giant Darcy Fort to the Brisbane Lions’ rucking ranks.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions coach ‘saved’ Rich’s career

Daniel Rich doubts he would be on the verge of 250 AFL matches if not for the belief shown in him by Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumReturning Lions star urged to remain calm

An ‘excited‘ Cam Rayner has been told he doesn’t have to ‘play the house down” in his return to the AFL.

Marco Monteverde

AFLLions desperate to avoid stress of poor start

The Brisbane Lions are hoping for a good start to the season as they cope with the pressure of being the ‘hunted’.

Marco Monteverde

WHO MADE THE CUT?PremiumWhere WA stars ranked in Duff’s top 50 for 2022

There were eight West Australians named in Mark Duffield’s annual list of the top 50 players in the AFL for 2022. SEE WHO REPRESENTED WA IN THE LIST.

Staff writers

AFL‘Hunger’ increased for returning Lions star

Cam Rayner is ready to play after missing the entire 2021 season, but his Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko won’t play in the Lions’ upcoming trial matches.

Marco Monteverde

Final chancePremiumLast spots left! AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1

Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.

Marc McGowan

Staying putPremiumNeale moves toward cementing long-term Lions deal

After last year’s speculation of a potential return to the Dockers, Lachie Neale is giving every indication he intends to build a long-term future in Brisbane.

Jon Ralph

Sticking around PremiumLion-hearted: Daniher commits to Brisbane

Joe Daniher will be kicking goals for Brisbane until at least 2025 after adding another two years to his contract.

Marc McGowan

AFL‘Sour’ Lions hungry for sweet success

Last year’s poor showing in the finals series has the Brisbane Lions determined not to waste another season in their ‘premiership window’.

Marco Monteverde

Inactive listCommentsPremiumUnvaccinated Lion bids ‘emotional’ farewell to teammates

Cam Ellis-Yolmen declined the opportunity to speak to the Lions’ playing group, instead calling a select few. Brisbane Lions hard man Mitch Robinson was one of them.

Nick Smart

Taking a stand‘Not a day to celebrate’: Clubs send strong message

AFL clubs have made bold statements declaring Australia Day is not a day to celebrate for everyone.

 

He’s out!Another one down! Lion joins Darling in anti-vax stance

Just hours after unvaccinated West Coast forward Jack Darling was barred from the club, Brisbane’s Cam Ellis-Yolmen has suffered the same fate.

Catherine Healey

AFLCovid hit Lions at the ‘right time’

The Brisbane Lions’ preparations for the 2022 AFL season remain relatively unscathed despite a third of the squad having tested positive to Covid-19.

Marco Monteverde

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Top 50: Who were AFL’s best players in 2021?

There were plenty of tough calls when sorting the best of the best from the 2021 AFL season. Who is on top of Mark Robinson’s list?

Mark Robinson

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The West Australian exclusive
Re-Joyce? Ex Brisbane Lion gets train-on chance with Eagles

Former Brisbane Lion Tom Joyce is set for a training stint at West Coast as he looks to secure an AFL lifeline.

Jordan McArdle

Lion cubPremiumLion recruit Tunstill’s mad dash to join new teammates

New Brisbane Lion James Tunstill has described his frantic first week as an AFL footballer, including leavers celebrations, the “elation” of a lifelong dream realised and a mad dash across the country

Jackson Barrett

Busso boyPremiumEastbound Tunstill feels ‘lucky’ to be a Lion

From Busselton to Brisbane, James Tunstill will start his new life as a Lion on Sunday after realising his AFL dream during the week.

Jordan McArdle

Worrying signsZorko warns Jones won’t be last to retire over vax policy

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has warned that former Carlton defender Liam Jones won’t be the last player to retire rather than receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Mitchell Woodcock

Original clubPremiumSharks circling de-listed Brisbane Lion

De-listed Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Joyce is firming for a return to Shark Park after three seasons in the AFL.

Jordan McArdle