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England players Mark Wood, Ben Duckett and Harry Brook play it safe with the sun at Noosa on Wednesday. Picture Lachie Millard

Left on read: Poms ghosted AFL premiers for Noosa escape

AFL premiers Brisbane and England had been linked up ahead of the Ashes. But Robert Craddock reveals the Poms snubbed any advice the back-to-back champs could have given them on how to win.

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Clayton Oliver during his first session with the GWS Giants as the 1- 4 year players return to training on November 24, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Track watch: Greene’s jab at Dees over Clarry, King hits milestone

GWS captain has taken a cheeky jab at Melbourne over trading Clayton Oliver, while St Kilda spearhead Max King has taken his biggest strides on his comeback trail. See the pics, plus the latest from Brisbane.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: North Melbourne Kangaroos players celebrate winning the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on November 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

27th heaven: Invincible Roos go back-to-back

North Melbourne has won its 27th straight game, completing an unbeaten season and making history as the AFLW’s first back-to-back premier.

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Operation beat North Melbourne for the Lions

Operation beat North Melbourne: Lions’ year-long quest for revenge

Brisbane’s loss in last year’s grand final was one of their worst in the club’s AFLW history. Go inside the game plan changes and impromptu mid-season meeting that got the Lions back on track for another tilt.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Jennifer Dunne of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFLW Second Qualifying Final match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions star reaps the rewards of ultimate family, career sacrifice

Irish star Jennifer Dunne never expected All-Australian selection after her 2025 season with the Lions, yet her sacrifice of Gaelic football has delivered the ultimate recognition.

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AFLW grand final player ratings

GF player ratings: Who starred, flopped in North’s demolition job

There were plenty of contributors to North Melbourne’s record-breaking night, while some Lions had games to forget. See how every player fared on the AFLW’s biggest stage.

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IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Sophie Conway of the Lions breaks away from the defence during the AFLW Preliminary Final match between Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues at Brighton Homes Arena on November 22, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The four words that took Lion out of self-confidence crisis

Sophie Conway felt as if it was nearly the end of the world when she wasn’t performing to her level. But four words helped prevent her season from derailing — and now for yet another grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Courtney Hodder of the Lions sings the song during the 2025 AFLW Second Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on November 9, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’m ready’: The 15-word email that ignited a Lions star’s career

Now she’s an All-Australian contender, but there was a time when Courtney Hodder was battling surgery after surgery and self doubt. The Lions star reveals the email to coach Craig Starcevich that changed it all.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 10th November 2024. AFLW finals week 1. Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, Carlton. Bit of biff on the final siren . Picture: Michael Klein

Ironic twist sparking Hawks’, Lions’ fierce rivalry over $1m prize

The sweeping changes to criteria for a lucrative AFL award could ironically cost the club which would have benefited most in recent years.

Kobe McDonald has signed with the Saints

Saints, Lions sign teenage Irish prodigies

A pair of Irish teenagers will be making their way to the AFL, with St Kilda poaching 17-year-old wunderkind and the Lions a 191cm star from County Kerry. See the details.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 27th 2025. AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Brisbane Lions. Will Ashcroft and Lachie Neale celebrate a final quarter goal. Picture Lachie Millard

Footy insider reveals Lions’ salary cap, free agent secrets

Brisbane has brought in two free agents on pretty coin in the off-season, while already having some of the biggest names in the game on their list. This is how they’ve done it.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Rhys Mathieson of the Lions celebrates after the 2022 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 1, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Former Lion banned for steroid use, willing to put ‘anything’ in his body

Former Brisbane Lions forward Rhys Mathieson has opened up after being hit with a three-year suspension after testing positive to the banned anabolic steroid oxymetholone.

Ashcroft brothers WAGs art work

Two WAGs for two brothers: Star Lions’ partners the talk of the town

The partners of Lions siblings Will and Levi Ashcroft are quickly emerging as the newest faces of the AFL WAG world. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 27th 2025. AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Brisbane Lions. Oscar McInerney celebrates on the dais with his premiership medal. Picture Lachie Millard

Big O calls time on AFL career after fairytale premiership

Oscar McInerney has ended his career on a high, announcing his retirement from the AFL after a fairytale premiership win after missing the Lions’ 2024 triumph.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 : (L-R) Lions' players Jason Akermanis, Norm Smith Medal winner Simon Black & captain Michael Voss celebrate following Brisbane v Collingwood AFL Grand Final at MCG in Melbourne, 27/09/03. Pic David Kapernick. Australian Rules

Who makes Lions team of 2000s – and who misses out?

Brisbane can claim the title as the most successful AFL team of the 21st Century. But picking a best 22 of Lions premiership heroes is no easy task.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon Starcevich of the Lions and Callum Ah Chee of the Lions celebrate winning the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Premiership Lions officially set to depart as B&F winner crowned

Brisbane’s premiership 23 from the clash with Geelong will never see the field together again, with two heroes of their back-to-back flags officially set to walk out the door.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025. 2025 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Chris Fagan coach of the Brisbane Lions celebrates on the bench before the siren. Picture: Mark Stewart

Basketball great’s secret role in building the Lions’ AFL dynasty

As the Brisbane Lions bask in the glory of back-to-back flags, their secret weapon can be revealed – with a four-time Olympian lured by a single phone call which helped create a dynasty.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Daniel Annable of the AFL National Academy celebrates kicking a goal during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘We’re not gifted it’: Lions’ plea on Academy rule changes

The Lions have acquired plenty of Academy and father-son picks in the past three years despite being grand finalists. But Brisbane’s chairman says they’re not being gifted young guns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Darcy Wilmot of the Lions pose with the 2024 and 2025 Premiership Cups during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The architects of Lions’ flags you’ve probably never heard of

Brisbane’s low-profile recruiting team have more hits than The Beatles. Meet the four largely anonymous list-builders who have pieced together footy’s best squad — and see how they did it.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 28 , 2024. AFL Grand Final. Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Jasper Fletcher and his dad Adrian Fletcher after match . Pic:Michael Klein

‘Rather enjoy it through my boy’: Fletcher’s vicarious joy worth wait

Adrian Fletcher never won a premiership in 231 AFL games. But he tells Callum Dick, it’s even better seeing his son lift multiple cups. Plus more reaction from Darcy Fort and Logan Morris here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kai Lohmann, Will Ashcroft and Dayne Zorko of the Lions pose with the trophy after winning the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Want to stop Lions’ juggernaut? Start with Will Ashcroft’s contract

Brisbane have just won back-to-back premierships and are only going to get better. Jon Ralph looks at how rival clubs can try to minimise their chances of success — and it starts with ‘Normie’.

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Brisbane Lions players arrive at the Brunswick Street Oval in Fitzroy North, to greet fans after going back to back and winning the AFL premiership yesterday against Geelong. Dayne Zorko gives two fingers for two premierships. Picture : Ian Currie

How Zorko went from injury prone to 54 game marathon man

When he gave up the captaincy, Dayne Zorko was missing games through injury and out of form. Fast forward, and he’s played all 54 games in the Lions’ dual flag tilts. He tells Jon Ralph how.

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The Lions carried on through the fire and the flames in 2025

From dancing on ice to running into the fire: How Fagan did it again

Chris Fagan said the Brisbane Lions were dancing on ice last year but this season, with injuries mounting, form an issue and it all falling apart, they went the other way. Jay Clark reveals how they ran into the fire.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandon Starcevich of the Lions celebrates winning the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Looming dynasty complicates Lion’s big free agency offer

Brandon Starcevich shut down Patrick Dangerfield on grand final day, now he has to decide if he will stay at the Lions. But he says won’t be rushing into it.