What happens when a fit journo trains with the Lions? [24] Despite their worst season since 1998, coach Michael Voss was granted a contract extension after the board recommended that Voss was the best man to take the club forward into the future. The merged team would be based in Brisbane, and Bears coach John Northey would become coach of the merged club. Membership and attendances instantly tripled now that the club was finally playing in their home city of Brisbane. The result of this merger produced The Brisbane Lions, and fans of parent clubs Fitzroy and the Brisbane Bears were disappointed at losing their clubs as standalone entities due to Port's entry into the league. The Brisbane Lions Academy started in 2010 with a bag of footballs and a laptop. With many Fitzroy people having served on the Brisbane Lions board, each iteration of the club in the AFL and in local football keeps the Fitzroy spirit alive. [65], The Brisbane Lions have a rivalry with fellow Queensland AFL team the Gold Coast Suns. Height: 180cm Following the NEAFL's dissolvement after the 2019 season, the Lions reserves moved to the Victorian Football League (VFL), and commenced playing in the competition in 2021. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), Shannon Campbell poses for a photo after being awarded the Best on Ground medal for the 2022 AFLW S7 Grand Final between Brisbane and Melbourne at Brighton Homes Arena. After 11 long years and a journey of untold twists and turns the Brisbane Lions have a new home. LIONS GUN'S SETBACK. A member of the Lions' Academy that hasn't been nominated ahead of the draft, Brisbane could still look to recruit Triffett late into the draft or as a rookie should he slide long enough. The battle for spots is well and truly heating up. At last its moving day. [35], To add to this presence in Melbourne, the Lions Historical Society is based at Etihad stadium, containing exhibits of club history stretching from Fitzroy, to the Bears, and the Brisbane Lions. BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY NEWS [mega_slider 68123] [ MORE BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY NEWS ] PLAYER TO WATCH. Interested in being a coach? Under 16 Lions Academy Brisbane South Development Squad. Leading into season 2012, only two players from the triple-premiership winning team of 20012003 remained: Simon Black and Jonathan Brown. After an inconsistent start to the 2021 season the Lions hit form, winning seven straight games to sit in the top four for most of the year. BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Ash Barty finished 2022 the way she started it in the spotlight. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Greta Bodey of the Lions looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Under 17 AFL Queensland Brisbane North rep program. } The medal for the player adjudged best on ground is known as the Marcus Ashcroft Medal. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Dakota Davidson of the Lions looks on during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. [6] However, Fitzroy resisted the move despite significant incentives and in response, the VFL made the decision to cut any further financial assistance to the club, which contributed to its ultimate demise. Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Lucy Watkin review Brisbane and West Coast's AFLW season seven performances, Nat Edwards with all the latest footy news, Watch Brisbane's press conference after the Grand Final match against Melbourne, The Lions and Demons clash in the Grand Final of the 2022 NAB AFL Women's Competition, Extended highlights of the Lions and Demons clash in the Grand Final of the 2022 NAB AFL Women's Competition. to the head of the Brisbane Lions academy, Luke Curran, changed that. To survive, The Bears experimented with playing matches at the Gabba in Brisbane in 1991, moving all home matches to the venue ahead of the 1993 season. [57], The club's team song, "The Pride of Brisbane Town", is based on the Fitzroy club song, and is sung to the music of "La Marseillaise", the French national anthem. Zac Bailey says while last year was an opportunity missed, the team are the hungriest they've ever been. The club still maintains healthy Victorian support due to their Fitzroy origins, and The Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy is the official social venue for Victorian Lions fans, showing all televised games, and displaying a mural of club greats Kevin Murray and Jonathan Brown on its Alexandra Parade side. Sep 24 2:30pm AEST. The rivalry between the two clubs peaked in the early 2000s, as the clubs played off in two consecutive Grand Finals in 2002 and 2003, with the Lions emerging victors on both occasions. A one club approach has been taken from all parties and the Lions sponsor a male and female Fitzroy player each year, conduct coaching workshops for Fitzroy, and frequently invite the Fitzroy juniors to form a guard of honour for Victorian games. Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann has launched a stinging attack on critics of Brighton Homes Arena, calling it "the best ground in the competition" ahead of Sunday's AFLW Grand Final against Melbourne. While its AFL operations are run via the Brisbane Lions, Fitzroy largely resumed its original VFL/AFL identity playing in the VAFA through its continued use of their 19751996 VFL/AFL jumper, their club song, and their 18841966 home ground at the Brunswick Street Oval. On 22 December 2009, Fitzroy lodged a Statement of Claim with the Supreme Court of Victoria, seeking an order that the Brisbane Lions be restrained from using as its logo, the new logo or any other logo other than 'the Fitzroy lion logo'. Non-lions discussion 2020. Sign up for the latest news content, updates, surveys and offers from AFL Queensland. [18] Despite this setback, Brisbane beat Geelong and reached the grand final for the fourth consecutive year. Lions Season 2020. [9] Brisbane would win their first finals as a merged entity against Carlton and the Western Bulldogs before losing to the eventual premiers, the Kangaroos, in a 1999 preliminary final. However, Brisbane were bundled out of the finals in straight sets at the Gabba, losing to eventual premiers Richmond by 47 points in their qualifying final and then to eventual runners-up Greater Western Sydney by three points in their semi-final due to a late Brent Daniels goal. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Breanna Koenen of the Lions in action during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. forms: { [7] In the early 2000s, the rivalry reached its peak as the two clubs would be the most dominant of the era, consistently finishing at the top of the ladder. The club was formed in late 1996 via a merger of the Melbourne-based 1883 foundation VFL club the Fitzroy Lions, and the 1987 Queensland based expansion club the Brisbane Bears, with the colours of maroon, blue, and gold being drawn from both . Picture: AFL Photos, IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Shannon Campbell of the Lions poses for a photo after being awarded the Best on Ground during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. At one stage in the final quarter, the Lions led by almost 80 points before relaxing when the match was well and truly won, allowing Collingwood to score the last four goals. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jade Ellenger of the Lions thanks fans during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. In 2011 the team, whose name was now formally the "Brisbane Lions reserves", moved to the multi-state North East Australian Football League (NEAFL). The Brisbane Lions Academy started in 2010 with a bag of footballs and a laptop. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Sophie Conway of the Lions looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Under 16 Lions Academy Brisbane North Development Squad. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Phoebe Monahan of the Lions looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Miami-Dade on November 22 nd asked the judge presiding over FTX's bankruptcy trial to let it out of the $135 million sponsorship deal that put FTX's name on the Miami Heat court and its logo atop the waterfront arena. Weight: 78kg One of the new members to the Academy coaching ranks, Owen Baker joins the club with an impressive resume under his belt. [17] Port Adelaide had finished on top of the ladder and hosted the other preliminary final in Adelaide. The latest news, player stats, and match day tickets in the palm of your hand. In their early days, the two clubs could not be separated and had multiple close encounters, with a draw in two of their first three meetings. Their half-time score of 21.5 (131) still remains the highest half-time score in VFL/AFL history. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Breanna Koenen of the Lions looks on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. The Brisbane Lions Academy Zone consists of four regions in Queensland; Darling Downs, Brisbane South, Brisbane North & Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay. The FTX's new corporate leadership recently made a similar request, asking the deal be ended retroactively to December 31 st. Statistics highlighted in italic denote the worst known season for Brisbane in that category. [21] Some believed that the St Kilda game, rather than the 2004 Grand Final, had signaled the end of Brisbane's triple premiership dynasty.[22]. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Sophie Conway of the Lions looks on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. They were the kings of a competition that was 26 years old. In 2002, the club would unveil a new emblem in the shape of a football, emblazoned with the words "Brisbane Lions" and with the Fitzroy Lion located within the o of Lions. Home Guernsey (worn 1997-2009 and since 2015): Predominantly maroon guernsey with a blue yoke featuring a golden Fitzroy Lion, with a gold collar and cuffs. Brisbane North. In the years since it has morphed into a talent factory, producing some of the AFL and AFLW's most exciting talent. BRISBANE father-son prospect Jaspa Fletcher will face a delayed start to his pre-season after suffering a back stress reaction. See our list of vacancies. Watch every game LIVE and FREE right here plus get fixtures, results and more. The Brisbane Lions are excited to announce a partnership with Australia's most innovative health and wellness facilities, TotalFusion. DOB: 06/08/2002 Brisbane finished as 28-point victors, and head coach Leigh Matthews famously used a Predator quote, "if it bleeds, we can kill it", to inspire his team for the game. After an inconsistent start to their 2002 season, the Lions took on the reigning premiers Essendon in Round 10. Round 15 2020 - Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood, The Gabba, Friday September 4th @ 7:50 PM. In its early days, the club was uncompetitive on the field and struggled to shake the derisive tags which included "The Cararra Koalas" (in reference to the Gold Coast home and the somewhat tame marsupial) and "The Bad News Bears". Victorian Luke Power, Fitzroy father-son selection Jonathan Brown, and exciting WA product Simon Black would come via the draft, and Brad Scott, Mal Michael, and ex-Fitzroy B&F winner Martin Pike would be recruited from Hawthorn, Collingwood, and North Melbourne respectively. } The Lions are one of the most successful AFL club of the 2000s, appearing in four consecutive Grand Finals from 2001 to 2004 and winning three premierships (2001, 2002, 2003). He guided Strikers to the FFA Cup Semi-Final in 2019 and has previously coached . By the start of the 1996 season, they were almost at the end of their financial tether. The Brisbane Lions is a professional Australian rules football club based in Brisbane, Queensland, that plays in the Australian Football League (AFL). ), with the old logo to be phased out altogether after 2014. [85] The rest of the coaching team was announced on 8 November 2016 as David Lake as the midfield coach, Daniel Merrett as the backline coach and Brent Staker as the forward coach. [69] Between 2001 and 2004, the clubs met each other in the 2001 Ansett Australia Cup Grand Final, a 2001 qualifying final, a 2002 preliminary final and the 2004 Grand Final. [64], The angst between supporters of Collingwood and Brisbane had been caused by plenty of history between the two clubs. On paper, the Brisbane Lions had one of the strongest midfields in the competition, and the result on-field was no different. Get familiar with the key milestones coming up in 2023. The Lions had a magnificent 2019 season, making the finals for the first time since 2009 and finishing second on the AFL ladder with 16 wins, behind minor premiers Geelong on percentage. As part of the club's move to the Gabba, Pelerman agreed to release the Bears from private ownership and revert to a traditional club structure in which the club's members were able to elect the board. After 154 games at the club, former captain Tom Rockliff accepted an offer to go to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent and Brisbane decided not . (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Emily Bates of the Lions is seen during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. FQ Academy. List of Brisbane Lions individual awards and records, Australian Football League reserves affiliations, Wikipedia listing of Brisbane Lions players, "Official AFL Website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club", "The Deed of Arrangement between Fitzroy's administrator and the Brisbane Bears", "The curious case of Lyons: How did Suns let midfield bull go? Tahj Abberley. It remains the club's heaviest defeat, in addition to being the largest victory in the over-100-year history of St Kilda. Weight: 89kg The consistent and exciting on-field performances from the crafty small forward is what really deserved to have the media talking. The program was designed to provide the Brisbane Lions an opportunity to produce and retain high end talent, which would then help long term on-field success for the football Club. Brisbane North ; Scott Pyle, spyle@lions.com.au , 0414 676 081. Going in as underdogs, Brisbane started the game well, scoring the first goal of the match from a free kick awarded to Alastair Lynch for holding against Dustin Fletcher. Head to www.lions.com.au for the latest Brisbane Lions news and videos. Off-field, Pelerman was losing millions of dollars annually on the club and at one point in 1991 told Bears coach Robert Walls that he was closing it down. Lions FC Secure First NPL Queensland Premiership in Three Years with Victory over Second-Place Olympic FC . Brisbane Roar midfielder Henry Hore credits his faith in the process for his climb to the Isuzu UTE A-League. Coaching Vacancies. The Lions won their first reserve-grade premiership in 2001 when they defeated the Southport Sharks in the QAFL Grand Final, and went on to claim four NEAFL premierships in 2012/13 and 2017/19. Updated: Jan 9, 2023 / 08:09 AM CST. At last its moving day. Height: 193cm All Rights Reserved. Gold Coast Suns Academy. As we now rush towards the end of 2022 it seems like a good time to update you on things happening at the Brisbane Lions. [25][26] In Round 13, Brisbane defeated second-placed Geelong, coming from 52 points down late in the third quarter to win by 5 points due to an Ash McGrath goal after the siren in his 200th match, in what would become known as the Miracle on Grass. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Lily Postlethwaite of the Lions looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. [70], Updated: 15 January 2023Source(s): Players, Coaches, For the 2022 season, in the event an AFL club has less than 28 players available due to Covid, each club can select from a list of 20 state league players who can be called up to AFL level. on: function(evt, cb) { (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Breanna Koenen of the Lions speaks during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. Sydney. During Round 13, 2014 Lions captain Jonathan Brown was the victim of a facial injury in a clash between the Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants. The start of the 2023 VFL season is confirmed, along with the introduction of 'Wildcard Round'. Nat Grider stepped up again in Season 7, being named our AFLW Vice-Captain and in her second straight All-Australian team. Subscribe. Injuries took a toll on the team, with young players Claye Beams and Jared Polec suffering severe injuries. The 2018 season was very similar, recording 5 wins to finish in 15th place. The Brisbane Lions were granted a licence on 15 June 2016, becoming one of eight teams to compete in the league's first season. Brisbane Lions Academy - Regional Managers Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay ; Dayne Frew, dfrew@lions.com.au , 0424 194 236. The latest news, player stats, and match day tickets in the palm of your hand. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Natalie Grider of the Lions in action during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Fitzroy FC ltd improved its relationship with the Brisbane Lions in the ten years from 1999 to 2009. The battle for spots is well and truly heating up. As a consultant on the Dove Self-Esteem Project, a global education initiative and the brand's social mission, I provide strategic guidance, research and publicity services to inform the co-creation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based body image education programs and campaigns delivered to over 60 million girls around the world. This meant they shared a fierce local rivalry pre-merger, but the rivalry between the Lions and the Magpies was properly ignited post-merger in late 1999 when Collingwood played their last ever AFL game at their spiritual home ground, Victoria Park. [37], Statistics highlighted in bold denote the best known season for Brisbane in that category XL Express is the current sponsor on the front whilst Ned's is the current sponsor on the back. However, the Lions bowed out in straight sets for the second time in three years after suffering losses to eventual premiers Melbourne and eventual runners-up Western Bulldogs in the finals, with the latter winning by a single point due to a contentious free kick paid to the Bulldogs in the final seconds of the game. } For all the latest Aussie Rules footy news, news.com.au has you covered. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Shannon Campbell of the Lions and Daisy Pearce of the Demons compete for the ball during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. After a close game which had 17 lead changes, the Lions prevailed, defeating the Tigers by a margin of two points in a 106104 victory thanks to a late Joe Daniher goal. 133. Get behind your team, AFLW and all things Womens Footy, Subscribe to receive emails from womens.afl (you can unsubscribe at any time).See our Privacy Policy, It's the first summer without AFLW for seven years - this is how the players are making the most of it, There were plenty of incredible moments during AFLW season seven, and we're counting down the top 20. Who took out your club's best and fairest award? The 2009/2010 off-season was dominated by the arrival of Brendan Fevola from Carlton, with a belief in the club that Fevola could help them capitalise and improve upon their strong 2009 season. After 11 long years and a journey of untold twists and turns the Brisbane Lions have a new home. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Lions coach Craig tarcevich talks to players during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. The Brisbane Lions were back on deck this week for their first sessions of 2023. [citation needed], In 2003, the Lions became the first team in the national era to win three consecutive premierships. Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Jaspa Fletcher is facing a delayed start to his inaugural year in the AFL after a reported injury.. AFL Media reports Fletcher, who could be bid on within the first 15 picks of the draft, has suffered a back stress reaction.. Picture: AFL Photos, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jesse Wardlaw of the Lions looks dejected after their defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. They went down to Adelaide by 36 points before recording an emphatic 97-point thrashing of St Kilda in round 2. They quickly became one of the most successful clubs, consistently in the top four, and drawing large crowds to their home at the Brunswick Street Oval in Edinburgh Gardens. Ashcroft was joined by younger brother Levi at Brisbane Lions training this week, who was also a member of the 2022 premiership winning side at Sandringham. Brisbane Roar Academy has confirmed its squads for the 2020 season. With the double chance on the line, the Lions regained fourth spot in the dying seconds of their final home-and-away game against West Coast. Follow our Academy Lions on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more behind the scenes action. We run a multi-level coaching program for aspiring players aged between 13 and 19 years. Sport; AFL; Teams; Brisbane; Brisbane father-son prospects train with Lions academy to push AFL draft case. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. The VFL's plans to move or merge struggling Fitzroy to Brisbane pre-dated the Brisbane Bears, and negotiations between the league and the club began in 1986 with the playing group voting for a move to Brisbane. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Taylor Smith of the Lions handballs during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Viewed Bailey: "We're Hungrier Than Ever" . The Brisbane Lions were back on deck this week for their first sessions of 2023. The Lions appointed former player and Captain Michael Voss as the coach ahead of 2009. callback: cb The latest Brisbane Lions club news, match reports, player news, injuries, draft news, comment and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Lions academy product Zimmorlei Farquharson won the agility test, weaving through the course in just over eight seconds. Updated: 15 January 2023Source(s): Players, Coaches: [6], [7]. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to receive our newsletter today. Brisbane ended up defeating the Magpies 9.12 (66) to 10.15 (75) in cold and wet conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since its inception at the beginning of 2018, the Brisbane Roar Academy has proven itself to be one of the most productive football pathways in Australia with a long list of Academy graduates earning professional contracts. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Jade Ellenger of the Lions looks on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. On 18 October 2013, Brisbane Lions Hall of Famer Simon Black announced his retirement. listeners: [], [61][62][63] The Lions moved into the facility in October 2022. Follow the AFL Brisbane Lions on Instagram and Twitter for more behind the scenes action. The Brisbane Lions were back on deck this week for their first sessions of 2023. } Title: A Year of prophesying. Darling Downs. The win was topped off with Lions utility player Shaun Hart winning the Norm Smith Medal after being judged best on ground in the Grand Final. We chatted with Jack on settling into the squad. AFL. [1] He was a stand out player from an early age, joining the under 13 division of the junior academy of AFL club the Brisbane Lions in 2014. Going into Round 20, they were half a game clear inside the top eight and had one of the strongest percentages in the league. The Brisbane Lions in 1997 remain the only new team in VFL/AFL history to have made the finals in their first season. [19] The grand final is partly remembered for a wild punch-up between Port Adelaide's Darryl Wakelin and Alastair Lynch, who was playing in his last-ever game and therefore immune from suspension. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Taylor Smith of the Lions looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Figure refers to the club's overall finishing position in the home-and-away season..mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}a Daniel Merrett was coach for round 3, and Starcevich was coach for all other matches. View the AFL Coaching Staff of the Brisbane Lions. It is named after former footballer Marcus Ashcroft, who played junior football on the Gold Coast for Southport and 318 VFL/AFL games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions between 1989 and 2003. Brisbane Olympic FC: 22: 11: 5: 6: 17: 38: 5: Brisbane City FC: 22: 10: 3: 9: 9: 33: WOMENS. (function() { In 2021 the club unveiled their Lioness mascot Auroara. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), A dejected Emily Bates is seen after Brisbane's loss to Melbourne in the season seven Grand Final. [36], A 2000 Roy Morgan AFL survey of household incomes suggested that Brisbane Lions supporters were among the lowest-earning supporters in the league. In its inaugural year (1997) the club affiliated with the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL), allowing players not selected for the AFL team to be drafted to individual clubs. On extremely shaky financial ground, the Bears struggled to generate many revenue opportunities in their short and turbulent ten-year existence. Matthews, who was voted "Player of the Century" in 2000, played his entire career with Hawthorn and brought many of the Hawthorn disciplines to the Lions. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Lucinda Pullar, Ruby Svarc and Phoebe Monahan look on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. The 1999 season included a Round 20 Gabba match where the Lions led Fremantle by 113 points at half-time after having kicked 21 goals. Zimmorlei Farquharson, 18, was the Lions' first pick, and the eighth overall, in the 2020 AFLW draft. Fitzroy FC Ltd came out of administration in 1998. [77] Between 1998 and 2010 the club's reserves team participated in the QAFL, where it was initially known as the "Lion Cubs",[78] until 2004 when it became the Suncoast Lions. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Breanna Koenen of the Lions looks dejected after the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. On 15 July 2010, the two clubs reached a settlement, agreeing that the Fitzroy logo symbolically represents the historic merger between the Bears and Fitzroy and the first 13 years of the Brisbane Lions competing in the AFL, and that Brisbane would use both the old and new logos alongside each other in an official capacity (e.g. With a win-loss record of fifteen wins and seven losses, the Lions finished sixth and hosted seventh-placed Richmond at The Gabba in an Elimination Final. The first QClash was held in 2011, with the game establishing the highest pay TV audience ever for an AFL game, with a total of 354,745 viewers watching the game.[66]. Under 15 AFL Queensland Brisbane North rep program. From a 2-2 start to winning 12 from 14, the Lions showed plenty this year in the VFL. Seoul.$863 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Brisbane on Fri, 27 Oct, arriving in Seoul Incheon Int'l.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines . ); Whitty congratulated the players on their impressive efforts . However, losses to Melbourne, Richmond, Hawthorn and St Kilda meant the Lions sat in fifth as of the final round. The club to changed its nickname to the Lions in 1957, but when Fitzroy was evicted from its home ground of Brunswick St Oval in 1965, this began a sustained period of poor on-field performance and financial losses. [14], During their premiership years, the club took the premiership cups to Brunswick Street Oval, Fitzroy, each morning after the grand final. New draftee Harry Sharp set a new Brisbane Lions club record, clocking a sub nine-minute 3km time trial time while Ely Smith is making a strong case for an early season debut after returning to the club in great shape, with his increased aerobic capacity helping him finish fourth in the club's time trial. Zac Bailey has penned a two year contract extension. However, they would lose their final three games and miss the finals, with their season culminating in a record-breaking 139-point loss to St Kilda at the Telstra Dome. Brisbane also now wears a version of Fitzroy's AFL guernsey with red instead of maroon in most matches played in Victoria, consistent with Fitzroy's most recent colours. However, they sealed their place in history as an AFL dynasty by thrashing the Magpies in cool but sunny conditions. [82] Former AFL Queensland employee Breeanna Brock was appointed to the position of Women's CEO the following day. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Taylor Smith of the Lions in action during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Dec 30, 2022. Weight: 70kg FT. Geelong. . The Victorian Football Association (VFA) made changes to their rules, allowing Fitzroy to join as the seventh club in 1884, playing in the maroon and blue colours of the local Normanby Junior Football Club. Under 17 AFL Queensland Brisbane South program. Watch the Lions celebrate their round 22 win, Watch the Lions celebrate their round 21 win, Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 13's match against St Kilda. The Bears would go onto finish last in 1990 and 1991. Ella Smith understood being drafted to the Brisbane Lions presented her with great opportunity as well as some tough challenges to overcome. Start your free trial now > Grand Final. [86] Car company Hyundai, along with Epic Pharmacy, sponsored the team in 2017.[87]. The Brisbane Lions were back on deck this week for their first sessions of 2023. They went down by 85 points away to Port Adelaide,[10] who they had also been scheduled to play in Round 1 at the same venue. Brisbane Roar and Schools Premier League to continue partnership in 2021. News. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( They narrowly missed out on the minor premiership following a final round defeat to the Power in Adelaide. Relationships between Fitzroy and Brisbane however were strained in late 2009, when Brisbane announced that it was adopting a new logo for season 2010 and beyond, which Fitzroy Football Club believed contravened Section 7.2 c) of the merger agreement. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Alexandra Anderson of the Lions looks dejected after the Lions' defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Hugh McCluggage will head to Nepal this November to launch a sports and creative arts program. Brisbane Lions Academy. [20], The Lions endured a slow start to the 2005 season before having a form reversal towards the end of the year, which included ten-goal thrashings of top-four contenders Geelong and Melbourne. finishing seventh in the Kangaroos' time trial last week. The club was formed in late 1996 via a merger of the Melbourne-based 1883 foundation VFL club the Fitzroy Lions, and the 1987 Queensland based expansion club the Brisbane Bears, with the colours of maroon, blue, and gold being drawn from both parent clubs.[5]. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Natalie Grider of the Lions in action during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Position: Small Utility. { Importantly, he forced the Lions to embrace and acknowledge their Fitzroy heritage with murals and records being erected at the Gabba, and past players names being placed on lockers. } Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Our Supporters. This emblem was used until 2010, when the emblem was again changed, this time in favour of a forward-facing Lion head. The Academy was formed when the AFL partnered with four Northern Market AFL Clubs to introduce academies in Queensland, New South Wales and ACT. Young defender Carter Michael will make his debut this Sunday. Indeed, the Lions won their first four matches of the 2010 season to be top of the ladder after four rounds, but they would only win three more games after that to finish 13th by the end of the season. The Lions played finals again in 2000 but bowed out in the second week after losing an away game to Carlton by 82 points. Selection into an AFL Queensland or Brisbane Lions Academy Talent Program is based on where you live. It also gave them elite training and access to highly qualified coaches, wellbeing, conditioning and medical staff, as well as AFL standard facilities. Fletcher, who could attract a top-15 bid on draft night, is tied to the Lions as both an Academy player and father-son, with his dad Adrian having played 107 of his 231 AFL games for the club. They ended up with the same winloss record as fellow 1997 newcomers Port Adelaide, who missed out due to having an inferior percentage. As the 2022 team prepares for PF#8 against Geelong at the MCG on Friday night we look back at the four wins. See our list of vacancies This success was capped off by Fitzroy winning the VFA premiership in 1895. In 2021 the team won their first premiership by defeating Adelaide in the grand final. } lions.com.au. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Isabel Dawes of the Lions kicks during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. The injury will require him to spend time in a back brace and be sidelined for the start of the pre-season. Due to the cricket season in the summer which is during the off-season for the Lions, the club was required to train at alternative locations over the years, this has included the University of Queensland campus,[59] Leyshon Park in Yeronga,[60] Giffin Park in Coorparoo, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex in Burpengary and elsewhere, meaning the club lacked a dedicated and permanent home year-round. Zac Bailey says while last year was an opportunity missed, the team are the hungriest they've ever been. In 1997, the club unveiled its new merger emblem, consisting of the golden Fitzroy Lion on a badge of Maroon and Blue. 154,181 people like this. The former North Shore junior, who got his start in the sport at the age of five, was a part of the Roar's Under 18's program, where soon after, he was promoted to the Youth team. Sign up for the latest news content, updates, surveys and offers from AFL Queensland. Picture: Getty Images, IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Shannon Campbell of the Lions speaks after being awarded Best on Ground during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. on letterheads, marketing, etc. Their percentage of 74.3 was the worst in the league, behind Fremantle with a percentage of 74.4. forms: { Brisbane repeated their form displayed in 2019 the following year, once again finishing in second position on percentage at the conclusion of the home-and-away season. Height: 180cm (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Jesse Wardlaw of the Lions looks on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jade Ellenger and Shannon Campbell of the Lions look dejected after their defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. [32], On 29 August 2016, Leppitsch was sacked as coach of the Lions after multiple disappointing seasons. During their qualifying final, they defeated Richmond for the first time since 2009 and qualified for a preliminary final berth, but went on to be beaten by a more experienced Geelong side in that match. It would also help grow the game of AFL in Queensland and create an active connection to the communities within the Lions zone. They won 14 games in a shortened 17-game season. . They were a foundation team in the AFL Women's competition in 2017 and have featured in four grand finals in that time, winning the premiership in 2021 and finishing runners-up on the other occasions. Jaspa Fletcher playing for the Brisbane Lions Academy action during the 2022 NAB League Boys season. On the field, the Lions won only four games for the year and finished 15th overall. The eight Fitzroy players who would join the Brisbane Lions were Brad Boyd, Chris Johnson, Jarrod Molloy, John Barker, Nick Carter, Simon Hawking, Scott Bamford and Shane Clayton. [8] Within a year, the Lions rose from the bottom of the ladder to fourth. The Lions' 2010/2011 off-season was disrupted by the sacking of Fevola after just one season at the Lions, following repeated off-field indiscretions which included getting drunk in the Brisbane streets during New Year's Eve celebrations. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Shannon Campbell of the Lions speaks on stage after receiving the best on ground medal during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. AFL Academy. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Player of the Match Shannon Campbell of the Lions gives a speech during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Position: Midfielder/Forward, DOB: 18/01/2002 He later joined Gold Coast's coaching staff and was the first Queenslander to play 300 VFL/AFL games. It was a year full of highlights for Brisbane fans, with three seasons crammed across 44 action-packed, footy filled weekends. SEVERAL sons of Lions guns have descended on the club's academy this week as they push . [81] [7] Their first two games were against the eventual grand finalists of that year, Adelaide and St Kilda. Release Date: January 9, 2023 [eBook #69752] Language: English. Ella Smith understood being drafted to the Brisbane Lions presented her with great opportunity as well as some tough challenges to overcome. Watch Brisbane's press conference with Zac Bailey as he announces his contract extensions until the end of 2026. Cherbourg teen, Christine Watson, is chasing her dream of an AFLW career through the Lions Academy thanks to the Goldman Lazarus Family Academy Scholarship. Reaching the finals in second position, Brisbane controversially had to travel to Melbourne to play against Geelong in the preliminary final due to a contract between the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Australian Football League (AFL) that required one preliminary final to be played each year at the MCG. { "Being in the Saints Academy helped to give me an understanding of what it was going to be like from the week I did . 2023 AFL Fixture. The 2011 season saw the debut of another Queensland-based team, the Gold Coast Suns. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A dejected Breanna Koenen and Kate Lutkins of the Lions look on during the 2022 AFLW Season 7 Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield, Ipswich on November 27, 2022 in Ipswich, Australia. Having represented Queensland at Under 16 and 17 level, run out for Aspley in the NEAFL, and also turned out for all five games in the NAB League last year, Abberley is already a renowned figure of the Lions Academy. "Her movement is unparalleled," Lions Women chief executive Breeanna Brock said. Viewed Bailey: "We're Hungrier Than Ever" . The final score of 20.14 (134) to 12.12 (84)[12]:860 saw the club become only the fourth in VFL/AFL history to win three consecutive premierships and the first since the creation of the AFL. event : evt, After playing for Noosa's senior team since he was 16 years old, and spending time with the Brisbane VFL team this past year, Brain is hopeful of entering the AFL system later this month. No premiership was awarded in 2020. 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(Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Shannon Campbell and Natalie Grider of the Lions look dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jade Ellenger of the Lions looks dejected after their defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Catherine Svarc of the Lions is seen after the Lions' defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. The Brisbane Lions Academy Zone consists of four regions in Queensland; Darling Downs, Brisbane South, Brisbane North & Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay. Fitzroy and Collingwood are neighbouring inner northern Melbourne suburbs with a suburban boundary separating them down the middle of Smith Street. 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On 25 August 2013, a former premiership player for the Lions, Justin Leppitsch, was confirmed to be the senior coach of the Lions for the next three seasons. It's been a great few weeks celebrating our favourite people, the Brisbane Lions Members. However, it adopted an identity, logo, song, and guernsey based on those of Fitzroy, would take eight Fitzroy players in the draft, three Fitzroy representatives would serve on the board (including former Fitzroy champion Laurie Serafini), and the Lions would keep an office in Melbourne. The Lions also field teams in two other competitions. Brisbane South-Darling Downs; Stephen Wearne,swearne@lions.com.au, 0409 655 480. The Lion's Mascot Manor representative and club mascot was Bernie "Gabba" Vegas until 2016 when Roy the Lion (named Roy after the nickname for Fitzroy fans) replaced him as mascot. 52. . [2] He represented the Brisbane North region at State Academy Championships over coming years, including in 2015. Bre Koenen reflects on Season 7 after her reliable performance as Captain this year. Watch . Despite improving its on field fortunes, and drafting exciting young players on such as Michael Voss, Justin Leppitsch, Jason Akermanis, Darryl White, and Nigel Lappin, the clubs existence was still at threat due to severe financial problems, and since 1990 The Bears had been actively exploring merger options with Fitzroy. For the first time ever, Brisbane Lions AFL, AFLW, VFL and Academy teams will be taking to the field in the same weekend. For a brief time, it experimented in partnerships with other semi-professional and amateur clubs before incorporating the Fitzroy Reds in 2009 to play in the Victorian Amateur Football Association. The Brisbane Bears were born in 1987 and initially played home matches at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast. It was a season like no other for Ally Anderson. Delivered in partnership with AFL Queensland and the Brisbane Lions, our AFL Academy gives students the exclusive opportunity to be exposed to high-quality training and regular participation in AFL Queensland Competitions, alongside their academic studies. 4 days. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images via AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Emily Bates of the Lions and Kate Hore of the Demons compete for the ball during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Impressed in his nine matches with the Lions' VFL side and also topped the QLD Draft Combine results for the 2km Time Trial and Agility Test. Brisbane South. The Bears only qualified for the finals series in 1995 and 1996, and the closest the club came to a Grand Final was in 1996, its last year in the competition, when it lost to North Melbourne by 38 points in the preliminary final. They faced Collingwood, who had surprised many that year after having missed the finals the previous seven seasons. The trophy awarded to the winner of the game is currently known as the "QClash Trophy". (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Taylor Smith of the Lions is seen in the team huddle after the Lions' defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. The Lions emerged 42 point victors that day and consigned the Magpies to their second wooden spoon in their VFL/AFL history. [84], Former Collingwood and Brisbane Bears player and AFL Queensland coach Craig Starcevich was appointed the team's inaugural head coach in June 2016. A nippy small who will look to use his smarts and slick ball use off half-back in 2020, Abberley has also proven handy on both sides of midfield and up . The Lions would fail to make the finals for a third successive year, again showing promising glimpses at stages, with a shock away win against reigning premiers the West Coast Eagles, and a 93-point hiding of finalists Collingwood at the MCG. ^ Denotes the ladder was split into two conferences. Crowds and memberships for the Brisbane Lions grew dramatically during the four seasons in which they made the AFL Grand Final. The trophy is a "traditional style" looking silver cup with a wooden base and a plaque. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jesse Wardlaw of the Lions in action during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. About. [76], Brisbane have selected VFL players from Coburg, Port Melbourne and Brisbane Lions' VFL team. 16 Eden Station Drive Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4300. [12]:521, In 2002, the Lions won a club-record 17 games, spending most of the season firmly entrenched in the top two with Port Adelaide. Here's the Brisbane Lions team guide for the 2022 AFL season, complete with fixtures and their full squad. The new logo, a lion's head facing forward, replaced the former Fitzroy logo of a passant lion with a football. [11] The Lions would then win 16 games straight, finishing the year undefeated and booking their place in the 2001 AFL Grand Final to play Essendon. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( [23] They made history in 2007 by becoming the first club in the history of the AFL to have five co-captains. [13] In the finals, the Lions claimed easy home victories over the two Adelaide-based teams on their way to a second consecutive Grand Final. The 180cm academy jet also possesses outstanding agility, which was only highlighted in his state-best time of 7.84 seconds during preseason. In this time period the club drafted and recruited key players who would go onto be pillars of the Lions triple premiership years. The Lions met St Kilda again in a cut-throat away qualifying final, going down by 46 points after leading the Saints at half-time. 27 Nov 22. The same shorts as the Away Guernsey are worn. Picture: AFL Photos, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Breanna Koenen of the Lions looks dejected after the Lions' defeat during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Natalie Grider of the Lions.looks dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. The Lions began the 2006 season optimistically, but injuries plagued the club as they again missed the finals, with Brisbane's players recording an AFL record total of 200 matches lost to injury for the season. Height: 186cm Other notable encounters from this period include a round 22 match in 2002 to determine the minor premiership that year,[13] which Port Adelaide won by a single goal, and a round 17 match in 2003 with 7 lead changes in the final quarter, which Port Adelaide won by a point. The Lions became the first team since Geelong in 1997 to finish second on the ladder and not progress to a preliminary final. The necessity of a merger between two AFL clubs in 1996 was to enable The Port Adelaide Football Club to enter the AFL in 1997. The Lions' poor kicking for goal almost put them out of the game in the second quarter as Essendon blew their lead out to 20 points late in the term. Author: H. G. Wells. The history of the Brisbane Lions traces back to the formation of the Melbourne-based Fitzroy Football Club on 26 September 1883 at The Brunswick Hotel. Dove is Unilever's largest personal care brand. Brisbane had a big win on Monday when off-contract Bulldog Josh Dunkley turned down significant offers from the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide and requested a trade to the Lions. Over the coming days, we will announce the Continue reading Brisbane Roar Academy 2020 squads: Under . [82], Tayla Harris and Sabrina Frederick-Traub were the club's first signings, unveiled along with the league's other 14 marquee players on 27 July 2016. Despite playing just 13 VFL games, Rhys Mathieson's impressive form has seen him named in the VFL Team of the Year. Australia Queensland Premier League Women. Ned's is the current sponsor on the front and XL Express is the current sponsor on the back. However, that proposal was rejected 151 by the AFL Commission, reportedly out of concern that an all-Victorian merge would be too powerful. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos), BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Tahlia Hickie and Natalie Grider of the Lions look dejected during the AFLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at Brighton Homes Arena on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Their opponents, Port Adelaide, playing in their first grand final, were too good on the day and recorded a 40-point win in what was the first-ever all-non-Victorian grand final. Former player Jason Akermanis has since claimed that coach Leigh Matthews was furious over the preliminary final location decision. Brisbane North; Scott Pyle,spyle@lions.com.au, 0414 676 081. The Lions would go onto finish in last position at the end of the 1998 season. The Lions then played the Melbourne Demons in the Semi-Final, and upset the reigning premiers against all odds, bundling them out in straight sets with a score of 9279 to progress to their second Preliminary Final under Fagan, taking on Geelong once again in a rematch of the 2020 Preliminary Final. The Brisbane Lions were officially launched on 1 November 1996, joining the national competition in 1997. })(); Interested in being a coach? 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