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Crows tap into Lions defector's inside intelligence

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has tapped into his new coaching director's inside knowledge of Brisbane ahead of Friday night's game.

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Crows 'can't wait' for Lions litmus test, says Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says they have spent a lot of time watching how Brisbane play and on Friday night, they will see how well they measure up.

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'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye

An unsung Brisbane talent is finally out of the shadows as the defending premiers steady themselves for three tough games before a bye.

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Premiers leave out key pair for clash with Essendon

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney is dealing with a "few issues" but coach Chris Fagan has stopped short of confirming the specific injury.

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Lions hope sore AFL star only needs the weekend off

Keidean Coleman and Oscar McInerney are big-name Brisbane Lions omissions as coach Chris Fagan prepares to coach his 200th AFL game.

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Lions' hunger questioned but Fagan doesn't see pattern

Chris Fagan has questioned his side's hunger after a shock loss to the fast-finishing Melbourne Demons but is adamant it's no "premiership hangover".

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'It'll all pan out': Kiddy's return gives Fagan options

Coach Chris Fagan isn't sure how his halfback jigsaw will end up fitting after Jarrod Berry's absence allowed Keidean Coleman to slot in for an AFL return.

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'Wake-up call' AFL ladder leaders needed

The Brisbane Lions are 12 places higher on the ladder than at the same time last year, but milestone man Cam Rayner believes they haven't been at their best.

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Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

The coach of defending AFL premiers Brisbane has called for regular-season extra time to add more drama to the game after a tense draw with the lowly Kangaroos.

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Lions turning around 'patchy' start to AFL season

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions are starting to find their best form after a patchy beginning to their AFL premiership defence.

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Ladder-leading Lions 'humming' with plenty in reserve

The impressive injury returns in the VFL of Tom Doedee and Keidean Coleman have coincided with Brisbane's AFL premiership defence clicking up a few gears.

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Wary of surging Suns, Fagan not swept up in QClash hype

Gold Coast's form has ensured a mouth-watering QClash with the defending AFL premiers, but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't getting swept up in the romance.

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Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match

Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.

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'I've seen a trend': Fagan's reminder for leaky Lions

Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.

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'Mature' Pies delight McRae with Brisbane demolition

Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes the maturing Magpies are managing the big moments better than when they won the 2023 flag.

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Lions out to protect streak against 'confident' Magpies

The Brisbane Lions have won 10-straight games for the first time in 23 years and Collingwood are out to bring that streak to an end.

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Lions' stirring comeback wins 'not sustainable': Fagan

Brisbane have become the AFL's comeback kings, but Lions coach Chris Fagan believes their barnstorming finishes to games aren't sustainable.

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Fagan warns Lions against AFL 'sword fight' with 'Pies

Brisbane have lost their last three games against their next opponents Collingwood, including the 2023 grand final.

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Lions keen to improve AFL starts but Fagan not worried

Brisbane have come from behind to win the first three games of their AFL premiership defence but are hoping for a stronger start against Richmond in round four.

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Brisbane seek to halt poor MCG record against Tigers

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he'll use his club's seven-game losing streak at the MCG against Richmond as motivation for the club's clash on Saturday.

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Like Cats in mud: Lions reveal plans for wet Gabba

Geelong schooled Brisbane in the arts of wet weather football in their past Gabba meeting, now the sides meet again in what will likely be similar conditions.

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Midday AFL start 'not great' in heat: Lions star

Brisbane star Lachie Neale admits midday matches in Queensland early in the season should be avoided after having to play in "extreme" heat against West Coast.

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Fagan questions midday start after AFL cramp-fest

Coach Chris Fagan was baffled by the 12.10pm start for Brisbane's AFL clash with West Coast that left a host of players struggling with cramp.

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Alarms set as 'suspicious' Lions welcome Eagles

Will McLachlan will debut for Brisbane at the Gabba, where their premiership flag will be unfurled before midday ahead of a lunch date with the Eagles.

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Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

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