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AFLWPremiumLions ‘on edge’ during marathon tribunal

A Brisbane defender has revealed the mood inside the preliminary final-bound Lions camp after a star midfielder’s tribunal verdict.

Ed Bourke

AFLPremium‘Hungry’ premiership winner gets monster deal

After securing the AFL premiership in a second-straight grand final appearance, the Brisbane Lions want to build a dynasty and have re-signed a key man.

News Corp Australia

AFL CommentsBrisbane cut West Aussie defender in post-flag list cull

Brisbane has delisted West Australian defender Jaxon Prior after the trade period, but another WA product has been told he will survive the club’s cull with a rookie lifeline next season.

Jackson Barrett

AFLWWhy defeat could cost Lions $1m

An upset AFLW loss has put Brisbane at risk of missing out on a major prize – and called further into question its criteria.

Ed Bourke

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumInside story: Why Robertson’s Eagles deal broke down again

It feels like a footballing match made in heaven: Deven Robertson and West Coast. But the nephew of club great Darren Glass has just never made it to the Eagles. Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at why.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles won’t get Robertson as deal falls through

Deven Robertson is set to see out the final year of his contract at Brisbane despite interest from West Coast in the out-of-favour midfielder.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL TradesCommentsPremiumRobertson could land at Eagles in late trade surprise

West Coast could land one more move in this year’s trade period with out-of-favour Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson believed to be back on their radar.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL TradesCommentsPremiumLions happy to ‘help out’ Robertson’s trade request

Brisbane football boss Danny Daly says the club will help Deven Robertson find a new home as West Coast continue to be touted as a potential new home.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tough endingYoung Great Southern ruckman Kalin Lane delisted by Lions

Luckless Brisbane Lions youngster Kalin Lane, who hails from the Great Southern, has been informed his contract will not be renewed for next season.

Harry Grigson

AFL TradesCommentsPremiumRobertson tells Lions he wants to explore trade options

Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson has told the club he’d like to explore his options as he looks for more senior opportunities.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLPremium’Mountain of work’ awaits Lions

Having seen Collingwood and Geelong flop the year after winning AFL premierships, the Brisbane Lions are intent on not falling into the same trap.

Marco Monteverde

AFLCommentsBuddy blueprint behind Lions' post-Daniher plans

There is a Lance Franklin precedent that offers Brisbane Lions plenty of optimism in their post-Joe Daniher era.

Murray Wenzel

AFLPremiumNeale again the leading Lion

It was a closely fought battle for the Merrett-Murray Medal, the prize awarded to the Brisbane Lions’ player of the season.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumQuestions rise after Daniher retirement confirmed

Brisbane Lions star and grand final hero Joe Daniher has made a long-awaited call on his future.

Marco Monteverde

AFLVideoPremiumDeven a watch again as Lions prepare for midfield squeeze

A year after nearly landing at West Coast, Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson is again a player to watch ahead of this year’s trade period.

Mitchell Woodcock

UPDATEDPremiumManager gives update on Joe Daniher future

Joe Daniher’s player agent says if the Brisbane Lions star does retire, it will be at the “peak of his powers”.

Marco Monteverde

AFLPremiumLions ‘legacy’ deserves new stadium

Brisbane’s premiership celebrations show few signs of slowing down, but there seems to be no rush for Lions star Joe Daniher to announce whether will retire or play on next season.

Marco Monteverde

Lions flagPremiumKalin Lane part of Brisbane’s AFL grand final celebrations

Injured Great Southern ruckman Kalin Lane is soaking up the premiership celebrations with his teammates after Brisbane’s 60-point mauling of Sydney on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

AFLPremiumLions’ message to Joe: ‘Don’t go’

The future of one of the Lions’ biggest stars remains unknown after Brisbane’s AFL grand final win.

Marco Monteverde

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Laidley’s grand final ratings: A perfect Lion as Swans flop

A perfect 10 in a grand final and some sorry Swans reading as AFL expert Danielle Laidley gives her verdict on every Brisbane and Sydney player’s grand final performance.

Danielle Laidley

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At pick 58, is Lachie Neale the greatest draft choice ever?

Late draft picks aren’t meant to have epic careers, but Lachie Neale has overcome all of the doubts to add another incredible chapter to an astonishing career.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Reid needs to link up with Cripps to become his best self

Harley Reid must seek out Patrick Cripps to reach that next level and why moving the pre-finals bye to before the grand final is the right move for the AFL, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Grateful Neale says his flag couldn’t have come without Freo

Lachie Neale has achieved his premiership dream at Brisbane but he didn’t forget where he got his start and paid tribute to Fremantle for giving him the chance to be an AFL player.

Craig O'Donoghue

AFLCommentsPremiumSimon Black wanted Chris Fagan as coach after 10 minutes

Chris Fagan has proven to be an inspired choice as Brisbane coach and one of the men who appointed him, Simon Black, said it was obvious he was the right man within minutes of starting his interview.

Craig O'Donoghue