Phil Lutton

Phil Lutton

Phil Lutton is the sports editor for brisbanetimes.com.au.

Live: Lions v Eagles

Brisbane Lions veteran Jonathan Brown.

Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Eagles

Voss will not be judged hastily: chief

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Phil Lutton, Brisbane Brisbane Lions chief executive Malcolm Holmes insists the fortunes of coach Michael Voss won't live or die on results over the next eight rounds as the Lions confront the cream of the AFL.

Verdict on Voss will be delivered at season's end

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21:  Lions coach Michael Voss looks ahead during the round four AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions  at Etihad Stadium on April 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Phil Lutton Brisbane chief executive Malcolm Holmes insists the fortunes of head coach Michael Voss won't live or die on results over the next eight rounds as the Lions confront the cream of the AFL.

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Win just a baby step for Lions

Matthew Leuenberger.

Phil Lutton It speaks volumes about the state of the Melbourne Demons that Michael Voss was hoping to use this game to run a few of his players back into form before they dive headlong into a hellish draw.

Live: Lions v Demons

Brisbane Lions veteran Jonathan Brown.

Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Demons

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Old wounds put aside as Lions greats unite

The Brisbane Lions jumper

Phil Lutton They came in droves to celebrate a team of the ages. The only one missing was Mal Michael, who couldn't get the day off work. Jason Akermanis joked with Michael Voss.

Folau a 'mozzie bite' on the game: Voss

Israel Folau

Phil Lutton It's been variously described as an embarrassment for the AFL, an experiment that ended in abject failure and hands-down win for rugby league in the much-hyped battle for sporting hearts and mind in...

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Brownie the invincible

Jonathan Brown.

Phil Lutton The legend of Jonathan Brown didn't need a great deal of embellishing. After all, this is a man who had his face awfully mashed twice in a season, then once again in training, and returned to the...

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'Bit of a hiccup': Jonathan Brown hit by car

Jonathan Brown

Phil Lutton Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown has been hit by a car while cycling on the Gold Coast.

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After strong finish, Lions look to rebuild brand

Brisbane Lions

Phil Lutton Michael Voss believes the Brisbane Lions have taken strides to extract themselves from the murkiness of the post-Fevola fog and re-sell themselves to the Brisbane public after an AFL season that fell...

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Live: Lions v Bulldogs

Daniel Rich

Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Bulldogs

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Lions continue resurgence against Demons

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Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Demons

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Lions face moment of truth

Josh Drummond

Phil Lutton Even this early in the football year, the Brisbane Lions are facing a battle to stay relevant. Josh Drummond understands a line in the sand must be drawn, one which couldn't be etched into the Gabba...

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Cats just love the wet

Splashdown: Lion Ash McGrath and Cat Mathew Stokes slip and slide in search of the Sherrin.

Phil Lutton, Brisbane It wasn't exactly a turning point. But at least it was more than a point.

Unstoppable Ablett troubles Lions

Gold Coast Suns star Gary Ablett.

Phil Lutton Short of having him kidnapped for the evening, or slipping something into his meticulously prepared organic diet, it might be simpler to establish a viable method of time travel than it is to put the...

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Blues wave swamps Lions

Ash McGrath and the Lions search for answers against the Blues.

Phil Lutton Brisbane went into last night’s game against Carlton with high hopes, expectations which were closer to hallucinations against an astonishingly good Blues side that torched them to the soaring tune...

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Live: Lions v Carlton

Brisbane Lions

Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Carlton

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Lions facing lose-lose situation amid Stynes grief

Daniel Rich

Phil Lutton Amid the current of emotion that will cascade down from the stands at the MCG on Saturday afternoon as the Melbourne Demons honour the late Jim Stynes, take the smallest moment to spare a thought for...

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No Voss? No loss for Bradshaw

Daniel Bradshaw

Phil Lutton Sydney Swans star Daniel Bradshaw says he will be catching up with some of his close mates within the ranks of the Lions after the two sides meet on Saturday night.

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Stutter starting Fev finally becomes a true Lion

Fev

Phil Lutton After all the scandal and hoopla, Brendan Fevola finally finds himself with a footy in his hands.

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