2009 NAB Cup Game Notes – Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions

There are a few teams whose games I just have no interest in. Brisbane is one. Sydney another. Not really a contender. Not really on the rise. Boring style of play. No real rivalries (sure West Coast, but that day is dead). JB killed me in Dream Team [...]

2009 NAB Cup Game Notes - Brisbane Lions v St Kilda Saints

The sunny (?) Gold Coast saw some NAB Cup action as they do every year, however rather than the Bombers who had been making the trip up lately, it was the Saints who took on the Lions in Round 1 action. The Lions flew out of the box, establishing a big break with their [...]

2008 AFL Draft Review - Brisbane Lions

Brisbane went into the 2008 National Draft with seven picks, and came away with a good set of youngsters that was highlighted by Daniel Rich at Pick 7. Along with Pick 7 the Lions also had Picks 25, 41, 57, 69, 81 and 82. The Lions decided to pass on Pick 82 and drafted six [...]

Brisbane Lions Pull Out of the Running for Ben Cousins

Ben Cousins final lifeline for a return to the AFL seems to be all but over after the Brisbane Lions withdrew their interest in the former Brownlow Medallist following a meeting in Melbourne on Friday.