Michael Voss

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Lion dares to dream of finals

Jon Pierik Modern-day band of talent understands it's long past time to forge a new identity.

AFL

Lions may never win another flag: Matthews

Michael Voss.

Michael Voss didn't flinch when AFL legend Leigh Matthews said the club he guided to three straight premierships almost a decade ago might never win another title.

Lethal doubts Lions

Brisbane Lions.

Michael Voss didn't flinch when legend Leigh Matthews said the club he guided to three straight premierships almost a decade ago might never win another title.

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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The face of football

The ace: Geelong forward Tom Hawkins.

Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.

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Reid in the spotlight over Tippett scandal

Kurt Tippett.

Caroline Wilson AFL investigators take an interest in John Reid's relationship with the Brisbane Lions.

AFL

A team to stake your life on

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Rohan Connolly Choosing a team of top grand final performers since 1989 is no easy task.

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Moloney to join Lions

Future unclear: Brent Moloney.

Jon Pierik Melbourne's Brent Moloney will play for Brisbane next season, pending a medical examination, under the free agency rules.

AFL

Caddy returns home to shack up with Cats

Josh Caddy

Sam Lienert Geelong has won the battle for in-demand Gold Coast youngster Josh Caddy.

AFL

Voss ready for Tippett trade

Kurt Tippett

Ill-fated deals done three years ago have not put off Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss again looking to get busy during the AFL trade period.

Live AFL finals: Collingwood v West Coast

Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui jumps over his opponent, Magpies big man Darren Jolly.

Scott Spits It's a mouth-watering semi-final match-up. Collingwood versus West Coast at the MCG. Sudden death. The teams which finished fourth and fifth on the ladder.

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Rohan Connolly

Can Crows defy odds?

Rohan Connolly sport dinkus

Rohan Connolly Whatever happens in today's Hawthorn-Adelaide preliminary final, it's a game that has already created history of sorts.

The top AFL games of 2012

Best AFL games of 2012

Rohan Connolly and Martin Blake list their their games this season - but were those games the best?

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AFL

Kicking on: Hawks confident inclement weather won't hinder them

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Jesse Hogan THE prospect of greasy and blustery conditions for the grand final holds no fears for the league's best-kicking team, Hawthorn.

AFL

Power loving life as GWS's big brother

Giants player Luke Power at Blacktown Sports Park.

Sydney It's been over three AFL seasons since Leigh Matthews' last directive from the coach's box, but his influence around the league continues to resonate - as far as the vast surrounds of western Sydney.

Live AFL grand final: Hawthorn v Sydney

AFL Grand Final 2012

Edited by Scott Spits and Will Brodie Follow all the build-up to Australia's biggest sporting event, then the much-anticipated game itself.

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Black set for 16th AFL season with Lions

Simon Black

Jim Morton Brisbane Lions great Simon Black is certain to play on for a 16th AFL season in 2013 when he can break the games records for both of the club's merged entities.

AFL

Breaking out all over again

Michael Barlow.

Peter Hanlon Michael Barlow is back to his silky best after a horrific injury.

Robert Walls

Former greats find that coaching grates

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Robert Walls Coaching does strange things to usually sane men. The highs are high, the lows low. Frustration builds, excitement boils over. The sacrifices are great, the satisfaction is short.

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Lions pride holds firm

Power punch: Port Adelaide’s Matthew Lobbe, who was later injured, wins the tap over Brisbane’s Ben Hudson.

Ashley Porter, Adelaide Brisbane skipper Jonathan Brown boots four as Lions steamroll Port Adelaide.