‘Mummies Boys’: How ‘Go Home Five’ trades triggered crisis… and shrewd calls that resurrected Lions

‘Mummies Boys’: How ‘Go Home Five’ trades triggered crisis… and shrewd calls that resurrected Lions

Brisbane will enter Saturday’s AFL Grand Final with a united playing group that truly believes it can win a hard-earned premiership. But 10 years ago, the Brisbane Lions were a shadow of that ruthless early 2000s dynasty team and the breathtaking, dynamic side of today. Club legend Michael Voss had been sacked as senior coach…

The bold calls that set up Blues surge… while balancing shrewd trade game

The bold calls that set up Blues surge… while balancing shrewd trade game

It’s been a slow burn for Blues fans after witnessing a lengthy rebuild — and some of the club’s darkest days. But the long 10-year wait to return to the finals stage would’ve all felt worth it for moments like last weekend in a famous semi-final win over Melbourne, to now ultimately, be back in…

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons’ rollercoaster season and footy career has taken an uplifting turn, with the Brisbane Lions midfielder claiming the VFL’s top individual honour after a dramatic vote count. Lyon on Monday night was crowned the 2023 J.J Liston Trophy winner, polling 26 votes from 14 games to win by two votes from Southport star Boyd…

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

It’s fitting Patrick Cripps was drafted at the close of 2013, because Carlton’s build to finals success has been a decade in the making. The Blues enter Friday night’s contest looking to qualify for their first preliminary final in 23 years and are in the midst of their first finals campaign since 2013. It has…

Pies’ big boost amid Daicos blow; stars’ nervous wait as Blues face selection headache: Team Tips

Pies’ big boost amid Daicos blow; stars’ nervous wait as Blues face selection headache: Team Tips

Collingwood is set to regain two key cogs but will be without a third, while Melbourne faces an injury cloud of its own. Plus Carlton has some selection headaches ahead of its first final in 10 years. Get all the latest selection news in AFL Team Tips! Watch every match of the 2023 NAB AFLW…