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Hawks too reliant on Newcombe? Scott doesn't think so

Jai Newcombe is in supreme form but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes Hawthorn have far more weapons than just their midfield bull.

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How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back

Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.

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Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date

Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.

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Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success

After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.

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AFL finals: where the Brisbane v Gold Coast semi-final will be won and lost

The defending premiers stare down a new challenger on Saturday as the Suns seek to knock the Lions off their perch in the first ever Q-Clash final

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Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain

After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.

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Lions' finals boost as Fagan backs fearless 'goldfish'

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.

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Fagan lauds 'best ever' campaign as Lions lock in third

Brisbane have overcome more inaccurate Gabba kicking to beat Hawthorn by 10 points in their fight to seal an AFL top-four finish.

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Fagan hails Dunkley after Dogs win

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has proclaimed Josh Dunkley as the best defensive midfield player in the AFL after Friday's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

On the cusp of his 200th AFL game for the Lions, Hugh McCluggage has reflected on the unspoken motivator that's kept the group together.

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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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Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions' den

Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.

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Lions rally to beat Bulldogs in classic, now 5-0 in AFL

Brisbane have won five games at the start of a season for the first time in their history, rallying to beat the Western Bulldogs by 21 points.

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Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity

Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.

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Lions' Hipwood eyes pre-season return after surgery

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has returned positively from surgery to repair the groin soreness he played through in the club's AFL title run.

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'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.

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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.

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Lions back Darcy to hold the fort in grand final duel

Brisbane's back-up ruckman Darcy Fort will go up against Sydney opponent Brodie Grundy in an intriguing AFL grand final duel.

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Papley, Zorko tipped to produce grand final fireworks

Sydney forward Tom Papley and Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko shape as the fire-starters for their respective sides in the AFL grand final.

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The local footy club with historic links to the Lions that became a Brisbane breeding ground

South Warrnambool Roosters may play in red and white but count Hugh McCluggage and Jonathan Brown among their former players

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Dangerfield avoids AFL suspension for McCluggage tackle

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was fined for his dump tackle on Brisbane opponent Hugh McCluggage in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final.

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Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield could have a delayed start to next season after a dangerous tackle on Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage in the preliminary final.

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Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand

AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.

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'We've been through lots': Why Lions can bust hoodoo

History and the head-to-head record don't read well for Brisbane's hopes against Geelong in their AFL preliminary final at the MCG.

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Playing tag: How Neale and Lions embrace the attention

Lachie Neale's selfless response to taggers is bringing big benefits for Brisbane. Hugh McCluggage breaks down how the AFL star has added a string to his bow.

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