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Lions again provide the element of surprise

AFL: Lions again provide the element of surpriseAFL Draft RecycledBy Guy HandMELBOURNE, Nov 26 AAP - Not content with AFL trade week's most stunning deal in securing Brendan Fevola, Brisbane...

Voss building Lions in his own likeness

Caroline Wilson Michael Voss almost did not attend the 2009 grand final.

Lions set to challenge, says Lynch

Brent Diamond Former Brisbane Lions triple premiership player Alastair Lynch believes the Lions can set up another premiership assault within the next four years.

Bradshaw shuts door on Lions

Brisbane Brisbane's stunning trade week acquisition of Brendan Fevola costs them popular full-forward Daniel Bradshaw.

From feigning no interest, Lions pounce on wayward Blue

Jake Niall When Brisbane and Carlton officials met on the opening day of trade week, the Blues nursed hopes that the Lions might be the club that would take on what Brendan Fevola once described to a bemused...

Done deal: Fevola traded to Lions

Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson Playing future of Brendan Fevola uncertain after one of players in prospective deal, Brisbane Lions midfielder Michael Rischitelli, spurns offer to join Blues.

Lions pair the key to Fev deal

Emma Quayle, Jake Niall, and Michael Gleeson Completion of Carlton's blockbuster deal to send outcast forward Brendan Fevola to Brisbane relies only on the approval of Lions Daniel Bradshaw and Michael Rischitelli, who will meet the Blues today.

Lions name 'injured' quartet

Simon Black.

Martin Boulton Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss has backed away from plans to rule out key players for tomorrow night's home final against Carlton.

Carlton still a chance to snare Lions' Bradshaw

Jake Niall Veteran forward yet to sign contract with Lions and still in Carlton's calculations for the pre-season draft.

Lions duo tight-lipped on Fevola trade

Daniel Sankey Brisbane Lions stars Daniel Bradshaw and Michael Rischitelli were tight-lipped today when quizzed about a potential switch to Carlton that would in turn deliver Brendan Fevola to the Brisbane Lions.

Lions have plenty of work to do

Martin Boulton Michael Voss knows Brisbane will be praised for a year that delivered two finals, but says Friday night's result shows there is much to be done to deliver another flag.

High-flying Lions have to switch role to underdogs

Rohan Connolly First, the bouquets. Saturday night was one of the better finals of the modern era.

Voss cleans out Lions' list

Joel MacDonald

Scott Spits The drastic overhaul of Brisbane’s playing list has continued with the Lions delisting seven senior players today after trading five new players to the club last week.

Xavier Clarke joins Lions

Xavier Clarke

Brisbane continues to be the most active club during the annual AFL trade period, with the Lions securing Xavier Clarke from St Kilda in exchange for pick No.60.

Furious Lions fans rally against Fevola trade

Brendan Fevola.

Phil Lutton, brisbanetimes.com.au Within seconds of news coming to light that Brendan Fevola looks to be heading to the Brisbane Lions, the internet sportsvine took flight.

Unhappy Lions defender asks club for a trade

Andrea Petrie Brisbane's Joel Macdonald requests a trade to a Melbourne club.

Lions' coaching revamp roars on

Jesse Hogan Brisbane needed only one day to find a successor to senior coach Leigh Matthews last year, and it has moved just as quickly to replace its trio of assistant coaches who quit on Monday.

Young Lions stand their ground

Martin Boulton Michael Voss says his lesser-known, first and second-year players are ''highly coachable'' and are playing good football.

Lions' heist shatters Blues

Jonathan Brown

Martin Blake, Brisbane Five goals in front a minute into the final quarter of the elimination final, Carlton stared at prosperity and another week's fun in the finals.

Good injury news for Lions

The Brisbane Lions have received good news on the injury front with a host of big names cleared to play Friday night's semi-final against the Western Bulldogs.

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