Brisbane Lions
- AFL briefing
- AFL 2026
Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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‘We were dreadful’: Clarkson slams Roos after horror loss; Power hold on over Eagles in a thriller
After the Dockers annihilated North Melbourne in Bunbury, the Lions returned to form in the Q-Clash. Super Saturday then closed out with the Power surviving a late scare against the Eagles.
- Roy Ward and Russell Bennett
- Opinion
- AFL 2026
A disease has crept into the Lions’ den. Can Fagan and his men find the cure in time?
The Lions’ ledger has looked significantly worse than 6-6 from 12 games at the season’s midpoint, but their un-Brisbane-like behavioral signs began post-season.
- Caroline Wilson
- Analysis
- AFL 2026
It’s time to take notice of the AFL’s top 10. It’s a game changer
Carlton and West Coast are a genuine chance to play finals this season, despite winning just four of their first 12 games.
- Peter Ryan
- Money Talks
- AFL 2026
Why Collingwood’s interest in Lachie Neale is growing
Neale’s future is linked with that of fellow premiership Lion Zac Bailey, with one club prepared to offer Bailey a mammoth $1.4 million to move.
- Peter Ryan
- Four Points
- AFL 2026
Where the bloody hell are Hugh? The AFL’s two-time champs are waning before our eyes
Hugh McCluggage’s form drop has been the most perplexing. The All-Australian is in a funk this year that is difficult to understand. He had three handballs, 0 marks, 0 clearances and 0 tackles after half-time against Fremantle.
- Michael Gleeson
‘I had to go’: Bulldogs’ unlikely hero speaks after his match-winning mark over Pies in Marvel blockbuster
After Curnow and Heeney ripped the Tigers to shreds and the premiers slumped to another defeat, the Pies and Dogs fought out an absolute thriller. Follow all the reaction
- Roy Ward and Andrew Wu
- Analysis
- AFL 2026
Dynasty in tatters? Lions’ third-quarter crisis rears again in Dockers demolition
Any hopes the Lions had of emulating their famous sides of the early 2000s are in tatters as the high-flying Fremantle compound their woes.
- Nick Wright
AFL round 12 teams: Besieged Essendon forced into five changes for Eagles clash
The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.
- Money Talks
- AFL 2026
Carlton or Essendon: Which team would you rather coach?
Both “power” clubs are hunting for a new coach. We examine the spine, midfield, upside and short-term prospects of each to declare which team actually has most to work with.
- Peter Ryan