Brisbane Lions
Concussion horror threatened Lions title quest. Jack had other ideas
The heartbreaking loss of a leading Lion put a dent in Brisbane’s title chances. After inking a monster new deal, one man revealed it inspired him to new heights.
- by Nick Wright
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AFL 2023
Concussion caution for Port’s Aliir; Zorko says Miller ‘grabbed my nuts’
Port Adelaide will have to explain their management of Aliir Aliir’s head knock as the defender is ruled out of this week’s match, while Dayne Zorko has made an allegation against Gold Coast’s Touk Miller.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
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AFL 2023
Blues and Giants surging as woes deepen for Cats, Dons and Dogs: Key takeouts from round 20
Dismiss your doubts about Carlton and GWS; their return to form is real. But the same can’t be said for reigning premier Geelong, who dropped a game at home and now have significant injury concerns.
Brisbane Lions pay homage to their Aboriginal roots in old Fitzroy
Brisbane Lions will celebrate their Fitzroy roots by transplanting seedlings from the 150-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree in Carlton Gardens.
- by Jack Latimore
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AFL 2023
Magnificent seven: Walker kicks a bag as Crows destroy Power; Suns outshine the Lions
Taylor Walker boots seven goals as Adelaide hand second-placed Port a 47-point Showdown hiding, while the Gold Coast cause an almighty Q-Clash boilover.
- by Steve Barrett and Andrew Stafford
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AFL 2023
Scans confirm ACL injury for Ashcroft, injury blow for Blues
Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft has ruptured his ACL, with scans confirming the bad news for the 19-year-old. Meanwhile, Carlton are likely to be forced to make a raft of changes ahead of their blockbuster against Collingwood.
- by Peter Ryan
As it happened: Pies launch epic comeback to beat Port and cement number one spot; Lions beat Cats but sweat on Ashcroft injury; Swans knock off Fremantle
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from the Saturday action in the AFL.
- by Michael Fowler
‘Dampened my mood’: Lions left flat after Ashcroft’s knee scare sours win over Cats
The Brisbane Lions are sweating on the severity of Will Ashcroft’s knee injury, coach Chris Fagan saying the star rookie was uncertain about the potential ACL.
- by Andrew Stafford
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AFL 2023
Rookie phenomenon’s anxious wait as Brisbane Lions signal flag credentials
The Brisbane Lions may be counting the cost of a crucial win against Geelong, with a rookie shining light being taken from the field clutching his knee.
- by Nick Wright
Mane event: How Will Ashcroft’s debut year is surpassing Nick Daicos’
Will Ashcroft has already polled 31 coaches votes this season, and that’s two more than Collingwood’s Nick Daicos had at the same stage in his first season.
- by Peter Ryan
‘Good luck to them’: Wildcard shake-up shirked as star signals intent
An AFL veteran has dismissed an innovation to be pitched to the sport’s clubs, as he plots his return to top form in time for a deep finals charge.
- by Nick Wright