Lions’ “mojo” back after eclipsing Suns
IT MIGHT have been a fizzer of a Q-Clash for the neutrals, but Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich came away a happy man after his side crushed Queensland rivals Gold Coast Suns by 68 points at People First Stadium on Saturday evening. The Lions won 11.17 (83) to 2.3 (15) to make it three straight […]
Sense of déjà vu in Lions’ win over Crows
NEVER count out a wounded Lion, and while reigning grand finalist Brisbane has had an “up and down year” thus far, they found a way to make it seven-straight wins over rivals Adelaide on the weekend. In another epic battle between two of the AFL Women’s powerhouses, it was the Lions who came from 17 […]
2024 AFLW Season reviews: Top 6
ANOTHER season of the AFL Women’s competition is in the books, and with just four days between the grand final and the start of the Trade Period, we will quickly recap how each of the sides performed throughout the season. In the second of three articles, we review the middle six sides, what went right, […]
Roos rule over Lions to finally take ultimate prize
NORTH Melbourne has finally won its first AFL Women’s Premiership, after defeating Brisbane by 30 points tonight at Ikon Park. The Roos got off to a really strong start and jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first term and had Brisbane on the back foot early, and really had the Lions rattled all […]
History repeats as Lions return to defend AFLW title
REIGNING AFL Women’s premiers Brisbane are through to yet another decider after accounting for old rivals Adelaide last night. Reflecting on it all post-match, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich said his adrenaline and heart rate were “still up” but he was “relieved” and “just really proud of the way we stuck at it in the second […]
Lions crush Crows to end undefeated run
BRISBANE escaped its week five AFLW clash on the weekend with a narrow win, kicking a late goal to pick up a three point win over Adelaide and end the Crows’ undefeated start to the year. Lions coach Craig Starcevich was full of praise for the fight his players showed. “To Adelaide’s credit we obviously […]
Lions win four in a row with four quarter performance over Eagles
THE Brisbane Lions continued their winning ways, dominating from start to finish, defeating the West Coast Eagles by 45 points at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday afternoon. According to Lions coach Craig Starcevich, “the fact that we got off to a good start was most pleasing. The danger with this one was at the back […]
Starcevich outlines improvement despite huge win
AFTER handing a 52-point drubbing to the injury-riddled Collingwood, Brisbane Lions head coach Craig Starcevich was still able to find improvements in his side’s performance. With the Magpies having to utilise VFL Women’s top-up players, they are far from the strength of the reigning premiers, however the Lions coach said there is still room for […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Brisbane
LAST season could not have gone much better for Brisbane. After the heartache of 2022, everything came together and they emerged from the 2023 season with yet another premiership. But, can they back it up and go all the way again in 2024? TEAM LIST #1 Eleanor Hartill #2 Tahlia Hickie #3 Breanna Koenen #5 […]
Westies talent Boyd by future opportunities
TALENTED top-age utility Lucy Boyd is ready to take the next step in her career as she prepares for a strong 2024 season. The West Adelaide tall has played at both ends of the ground over the past couple of years, representing the Bloods at SANFL Women’s level, and the Croweaters through the national carnival. […]
