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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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Brisbane pip Swans in AFL thriller

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has hailed his team's resilience after their tense two-point win over ladder leaders Sydney at the Gabba.

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Lions' signing spree nets Berry, Cameron

Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club, while Charlie Cameron has also extended.

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Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

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Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Brisbane Lions restricted free agent Jarrod Berry says he is confident of soon signing a new contract to remain with the club.

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'Unfinished business': McCluggage tips Lions revival

Hugh McCluggage has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Brisbane Lions, insisting only small tweaks are needed for the team to thrive again.

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'Joined at the hip' Lions will stay in den: Fagan

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is confident free agent pair Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry will remain at the AFL club, with a deal to be settled shortly.

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Adelaide and Brisbane finish level in AFL thriller

Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a tense draw in their Adelaide Oval fixture but but coaches aren't advocating for extra-time to decide games.

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McCluggage poised for long-term contract at Brisbane

Hugh McCluggage says he's in talks with Brisbane about a long-term deal as restricted free agency status looms.

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Magpies on board, oust Lions in scrappy GF rematch

Collingwood have prevailed by 20 points in an AFL grand final rematch to earn their first win of the year and consign the Lions to their worst start since 2018.

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Lions teammates back Zorko's bid to play next season

Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.

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Debates rages over contentious advantage in grand final

Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.

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Heartbroken Lions believe they're just getting started

Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.

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