Lion’s untold battle and the nod that left Aker in awe
Eric Hipwood has opened up about the injury that almost scuppered his AFL season before finals and the magical moment that made Jason Akermanis say 'wow'.
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‘Kept receipts’: how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko believes the AFL premiers were galvanised by reports of disharmony early in the 2024 season.
Regrets and resilience set up Lion Berry for AFL glory
Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry drew on his heartbreak against Collingwood and his long-standing resilience to step up in the AFL grand final.
JackJumpers, United happy to see the back of each other
They have enjoyed such an intense rivalry that the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United are happy to take a break from battling against each other.
Retiring Luke Keary hailed as all-time Roosters great
He holds a special place in rugby league history with Ron Coote and now retiring playmaker Luke Keary is being hailed as a Sydney Roosters all-time great.
Lions’ ‘belief’ key to AFL flag surge from fifth
Josh Dunkley has hailed the Brisbane Lions' inner belief as key to their march from fifth on the ladder to the AFL premiership.
Swans ‘at peace’ with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe
Dane Rampe says Sydney are 'at peace' with how they prepared for the grand final after losing by 60 points to Brisbane in their second decider in three years.
No Cleary sanction after ‘unhelpful’ bunker critique
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.
Sharks edging closer to match NRL’s best: Fitzgibbon
Defeated Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes his side are beginning to show signs they can threaten the dominance of Penrith and Melbourne.
Experience shows as Sharks fall at preliminary hurdle
Cronulla entered their preliminary final against Penrith with only a fraction of the big-game experience their rivals possessed, and it showed.
History beckons for Panthers, but so must discipline
Penrith must tighten up their act now they're through to a fifth consecutive NRL grand final after an error-prone win over Cronulla in the preliminary final.
Cleary dismisses injury fears, fires Penrith into GF
Nathan Cleary has put Penrith on the cusp of a fourth-straight NRL premiership as the Panthers claimed a 26-6 win over Cronulla.
Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag
Seeing pressure as a weakness ahead of the AFL finals, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and his players turned it into a potent weapon throughout September.
‘Selfless’ McInerney helped inspire Lions ruck Fort
The Brisbane Lions were on a mission to do it for Oscar McInerney after the popular ruckman was injured during the preliminary final win over Geelong.
Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has guided his side to two AFL grand finals and a premiership since he was implicated in Hawthorn's historic racism scandal.
GF loss to Brisbane hurts more than 2022: Warner
Experiencing a horror case of grand final deja vu, Sydney star Chad Warner says their gutting loss to Brisbane hurts more than their 2022 shortcomings.
AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale
Lachie Neale felt a pop in his foot as the Brisbane Lions closed out their AFL grand final win over Sydney, but the co-captain says glory was worth the wait.
Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture
Isaac Heeney didn't have his usual influence in Sydney's grand final defeat after aggravating a stress fracture he managed throughout September.
Lions coy on Daniher’s future after grand final win
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and players are unsure what the future holds for star forward Joe Daniher as he contemplates a shock retirement.
Taipans win home NBL opener over 36ers
Sam Waardenburg and Rob Edwards have set it up and Kyrin Galloway finished the job for the Cairns Taipans against the Adelaide 36ers.
All Blacks’ second-half show overpowers Wallabies
The Wallabies led 13-12 in the 40th minute but didn't score another point in the second Bledisloe Cup Test, losing 33-13 to the All Blacks in Wellington.
Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith
Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft has emerged from the Lions pride to win the Norm Smith Medal as best afield in his grand final debut.
Lions run riot for first AFL flag since three-peat
The Brisbane Lions have won their first AFL premiership since 2003, inflicting another massive grand final loss on Sydney with a 60-point belting at the MCG.
Lions find their Roar to hunt down Swans
Katy Perry played her hit song 'Roar' to open the AFL grand final entertainment and it proved prophetic as the Brisbane Lions romped to the premiership.
Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans
Will Ashcroft was one of the Brisbane Lions' biggest stars as they capped a stunning season with a dominant 60-point win over Sydney in the AFL grand final.
Nothing Strange about Jasmin’s star turn under dad
Sydney Roosters centre Jasmin Strange and coach John Strange will be the first father-daughter duo to feature in an NRLW grand final if they beat the Knights.
Sydney Kings import Cam Oliver still harbours NBA hopes
Sydney Kings import Cam Oliver says he has grown since he last played in the NBL with the Cairns Taipans some four years ago.
Asofa-Solomona hit with long ban, risks missing GF
Melbourne will consult lawyers before deciding whether to fight Nelson Asofa-Solomona's four-game ban, in a bid to have him available for the NRL grand final.
Undefeated Hawks and Kings set up NBL blockbuster
The Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings have set up a mouth-watering NBL clash with both teams having an unbeaten season's record to defend.
Lions open time capsule ahead of shot at AFL redemption
Twelve months after losing the AFL grand final in heartbreaking fashion, the Brisbane Lions are drawing inspiration from their loss as they seek redemption.
Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years
Sydney coach John Longmire says his team "didn't pass the test" as they suffered their second heavy grand final loss in three seasons.