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.
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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.
Zingers galore as pollies attend grand final breakfast
The jovial tone of North Melbourne's annual AFL grand final breakfast was set early as the prime minister walked in to the strains of I Need a Dollar.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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'.
Lions star Neale celebrates premiership in moon boot
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale will keep celebrating the club's premiership even though he faces a long recovery from a serious heel injury.
Chris Fagan’s revival of broken Lions complete
The Brisbane Lions were at rock bottom when Chris Fagan took over as coach and have now completed their climb to the top of the AFL mountain.
Swans weren’t up for Lions challenge: Fox
Devastated after their second grand final loss in three years, utility Robbie Fox says Sydney were rattled mentally after a dominant first-half from Brisbane.
Lions’ Mr September Ah Chee delights in AFL rise
Callum Ah Chee told Brisbane's coaches he wanted to play forward and the result was a sublime AFL finals series, culminating in a premiership.
Lohmann lapped up Aker’s advice before AFL grand final
From one Lions showman to another, Kai Lohmann soaked up advice from Jason Akermanis before joining him as a Brisbane premiership player.
Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows
Brisbane have kicked the last two goals to pip Adelaide by two points in an AFLW thriller between the perennial powerhouses.
Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS
Ella Roberts was best afield with three goals as West Coast posted their club-record score to beat GWS at Henson Park and improve to 4-2.
Lions’ Irishman McKenna relishing second chance in AFL
Brisbane's Irish defender Conor McKenna has become just the second player to win an All-Ireland Gaelic football title and an AFL premiership.
AFLW tribunal finds Hawks’ Smith not guilty of bump
Hawthorn defender Tamara Smith has been found not guilty of rough conduct after a lengthy AFLW tribunal hearing, meaning she avoids a three-game ban.
Fagan beams, credits lessons learned for flag triumph
The Lions were greeted by thousands of joyful fans on their return to Brighton Homes Arena, where they sung the team song with their victorious AFLW team.
AFL grand final with no Victorian teams a ratings hit
The AFL grand final between non-Victorian teams Brisbane and Sydney was the most-watched decider for three years but didn't hit the Matildas' high ratings mark.
Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training
Geelong assistant coach Steven King is expected to recover after suffering a medical episode at training before the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.