Brisbane Lions, composure, Opening Round loss, Carlton, blew it, late, Dayne Zorko, Chris Fagan, close games, grand final loss

[ad_1] Brisbane’s stars have been accused of lacking composure as damning footage showed players blow multiple moments late in their thrilling one-point Opening Round loss to Carlton. And it’s not the first time the Lions have faltered in the dying stages, with statistics showing the side has now lost seven of their past 11 matches … Read more

Brisbane Lions slammed for ‘choking’ in Carlton Blues’ 46 point comeback win, news, reaction, analysis

[ad_1] Brisbane Lions coaches and on-field leaders have been called out for ‘disappearing’ and ‘choking’ in a nightmare third quarter during Carlton’s stirring 46-point comeback win in Opening Round. The Lions looked on track for a 15th-straight win at the Gabba when they came out of the blocks in red-hot fashion, leading 44 to 12 … Read more

Opening Round Report Card, highlights, grades, analysis, every club reviewed, best and worst players, video, stats

[ad_1] Opening Round belonged to Harry McKay and the expansion clubs. But there were a couple of early wake-up calls for big Victorian teams. Every team’s performance analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au’s Opening Round Report Card. The only place to watch every game of the 2024 AFL season is Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New … Read more

Every club’s predicted ladder range, premiership, finals, top eight, top four, bottom four, predictions, Opening Round

[ad_1] With a new season comes recalibrated expectations, but all of them come with a predicted ladder range. Be it a surge up the ladder, a plummet down or a continuation of form, the AFL hierarchy will quickly take shape after the ball is bounced for Opening Round. With that in mind, foxfooty.com.au has predicted … Read more

AFL 2024 Opening Round team tips, squads, predicted 23s, ins and outs, injury news, debuts, fixture, players dropped, SuperCoach

[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more

Fox Footy experts tip premiers, wooden spoon, top eight, Brownlow Medal, Coleman Medal, analysis

[ad_1] The Fox Footy expert verdict is in – and the AFL world needs to get ready for the Brisbane revenge tour. Of the 21 voters who’ve looked into the crystal ball for the 2024 season, a majority of 13 backed Chris Fagan and the Lions to finally claim the flag they’ve been so close … Read more

AFL 2024 what we learned about your club in pre-season games, analysis, talking point, best recruits, SuperCoach cheapies, latest news

[ad_1] The AFL pre-season campaign is officially over — and we found out plenty during a nine-game, six-day stretch. From established contenders announcing themselves as premiership threats once more to changes of the guard at other clubs, there are stories aplenty ahead of the real stuff. Foxfooty.com.au identifies a key learning at all 18 clubs … Read more

Bolters at every club after pre-season practice matches

[ad_1] While there’s still one round of pre-season hit-outs to come, many AFL players pushed their cases for selection early in 2024 across match simulation week. From recent draftees and recruits who seem ready to go, to luckless players who seem primed for a decent crack at AFL level this year. Foxfooty.com.au looks at the … Read more

Live AFL pre-season 2024 Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live updates, score, stats, how to watch, stream, match simulation, news

[ad_1] The Gold Coast Suns’ preparations for Opening Round step up a notch on Thursday night when they meet the Brisbane Lions in a practice match at Springfield’s Brighton Homes Arena. The Suns, who aren’t shying away from their determination to play finals this year, will be close to full strength, with Brandon Ellis, Lachie … Read more

Brisbane Lions season preview, predicted ladder finish, Opening Round team, strengths and weaknesses

[ad_1] The Brisbane Lions, agonisingly, were “moments” away from a memorable premiership triumph last September. And while they pose as every chance of going close again this season, they’re still met with one immovable hurdle. The Lions have established themselves as home and away masters in recent years, winning at least 14 regular-season matches in … Read more