Brisbane Lions 2002 premiership player Aaron Shattock is fighting for life in hospital after being crushed by an excavator. The 44-year-old was driving the digger on the Gold Coast on Sunday when it rolled, trapping him underneath. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aaron Shattock fighting for life. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today … Read more
Premiership coach Chris Fagan will hope to lead the Brisbane Lions into an AFL dynasty after extending his contract until the end of the 2027 season. Brisbane confirmed Fagan’s new deal, which is set to take him beyond a decade in the role, on Thursday morning. It is just reward for delivering the club’s first … Read more
Reigning premiers Brisbane have advanced to a record-extending sixth AFLW grand final after absorbing an early buffeting to beat Adelaide by 18 points at Brighton Homes Arena. The Lions were dictated to in the first half on Saturday night before turning the tables after the long break, booting five goals in a row to prevail … Read more
There has been another year of fan backlash after the first round of the AFL draft, this time over the selection of father-son gun Levi Ashcroft. Ashcroft was always heading to Brisbane, joining his brother, Will, at the club where their father (Marcus) played for. The AFL loves the romantic tradition of sons playing at … Read more
Joe Daniher would have retired from the AFL 12 months ago if Brisbane won last year’s grand final against Collingwood. At just 30 years of age and arguably in the prime of his decorated career, Daniher on Thursday announced he would leave the game with one year left on a lucrative contract at the Lions. … Read more
AFLW All Australian turned popular commentator Kate McCarthy is on the mend after being hospitalised with a heart scare. The ex-Brisbane Lions player enjoyed a busy weekend featuring on Channel 7’s AFL grand final coverage before celebrating her former club’s premiership victory on Saturday and a thrilling two-point AFLW win on Sunday. But the 31-year-old’s … Read more
Lachie Neale doesn’t “give a s***” he will be in for a long recovery after starring in the Brisbane Lions’ first premiership in 21 years. The dual Brownlow medallist turned up to the Lions’ Melbourne family day at Brunswick St Oval in Fitzroy on Sunday with his left leg in a moon boot. Neale has … Read more
Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft has announced himself on the big stage with a stunning performance to win the Norm Smith Medal in the Lions’ massive win over Sydney. The Lions blew the game open in the second quarter with seven goals to cruise to a comfortable victory. Ashcroft was sensational throughout, finishing with 30 … Read more
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has confirmed Darcy Fort will come in to replace injured ruck Oscar McInerney for the AFL grand final. McInerney will be the Lions’ hard-luck story this weekend after twice dislocating his shoulder during their heart-stopping preliminary final win over Geelong. The valuable big man played all but one game this season … Read more
Dayne Zorko has had the last laugh after kicking two crucial goals in Brisbane’s stirring come-from-behind victory over the GWS Giants in Saturday night’s AFL semi-final. Dominant in the first half of last week’s win over Carlton, it was a total 180 for the 35-year-old Lions veteran against the Giants. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Dayne … Read more
