Jonathan Brown

Hard-fought, Blue-collar win

Waite gain: Joel Patfull looks on as Blue Jarrad Waite celebrates.

Andrew Stafford, Brisbane This wasn't a game that will be remembered for its skill; it was won mostly on grunt.

'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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Legend of Jonathan Brown

Martin-Flanagan-sport-dinks

Martin Flanagan Not all great players are great personalities. The Brisbane Lions captain is both.

I always saw myself as a little bit like Jonathan Brown

Tom Hawkins

Greg Baum Geelong man mountain Tom Hawkins has finally become as formidable on-field as he looks.

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Gieschen endorses Selwood free kick

Jeff Gieschen.

Jesse Hogan Only mistake made by umpire was his immediate justification for it, AFL says.

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Lions' pride stuns Dons

Lions dance: Brent Staker (right) celebrates with Jed Adcock after Staker's late goal sealed Brisbane's win.

Rohan Connolly Two statistics best sum up Brisbane's stunning 10-point upset of Essendon.

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Training was bad ... and so was the match: Hird

On the slide: Bomber skipper Jobe Watson leads his men off the ground.

Jon Pierik Essendon coach left to lament his team's lack of intensity in a bruising clash.

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Another winter, and still the old Lion is roaring

Growing better with age: Simon Black.

Rohan Connolly Have we really sung Lions champion Simon Black's praises loudly enough?

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Darren Glass still haunts Swans

Perth Sydney premiership forward Barry Hall was left haunted for years by the flogging he copped at the hands of Darren Glass in the 2006 AFL grand final.

A hit or a kick? It's a hard choice for teen

Meyrick Buchanan.

Peter Hanlon Of the qualities that make Meyrick Buchanan, the footballer, an appealing prospect, one has particular resonance.

Cameron shows the way as Giants hunt for new recruits

Jeremy Cameron

Andrew Wu Kevin Sheedy says Greater Western Sydney will be ''very aggressive'' as they seek to shore up their spine but Jeremy Cameron's hot start to his AFL career means there is one spot on their...

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Lions throw hat into the 'Buddy' ring

Brisbane's Jonathan Brown is excited by the possibility of sharing the Lions' attack with fellow star forward Lance Franklin if the club can pull off a recruiting coup.

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Death of marking contest has been greatly exaggerated: AFL

Scott Thompson and David Hale

Matt Murnane The AFL has moved to clarify the confusion surrounding what type of contact is allowed in marking contests.

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Lions' pride pounded

Away: Brisbane's Elliot Yeo gets a handball away despite pressure from West Coast's Will Schofield at the Gabba on Saturday.

Andrew Stafford, Brisbane An off-field clanger reflects the Brisbane Lions' efforts on it on Saturday.

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One team rules them all

Geelong players celebrate the 2009 grand final.

Rohan Connolly Leigh Matthews' Lions were the equal of today's Cats.

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Age Footballer of the Year: Round 3 votes

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Round 3 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award.

Trio looks ready to fire

The Age TAC Ultimate Footy

Matthew James, Footy Prophet Adam Goodes, Drew Petrie and Taylor Walker have plenty in common.

North blasts into gear

Cop that: Lachlan Hansen celebrates at Etihad Stadium in a game North dominated.

Michael Gleeson North Melbourne breaks its duck for season 2013 in fine style.

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North's first win may be costly

North's Drew Petrie marks from Brisbane's Daniel Merrett.

Michael Gleeson Key forward Drew Petrie reported for a bump on Brisbane's Rohan Bewick

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Jamison's run: a bright spot in Blues' defence

Recovery session

Michael Gleeson Defender's run one of the pieces that has fallen neatly into place for Mick Malthouse