About our Brisbane Lions news
Latest news on the Brisbane Lions, a professional Australian rules football club who play in the AFL. The club was formed in 1996 through the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions, adopting the Fitzroy Lions' nickname and the Brisbane Bears' team colours of maroon, blue, and gold. Since their establishment the Lions have won four premierships with the latest coming in 2024.
The Brisbane Lions joined the AFL in the 1997 season, where they made the finals after finishing eighth. Over the next decade the Lions would establish themselves as a competitive side in the AFL, reaching the finals on seven occasions and taking home the title in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2024.
The Lions play their home games at The Gabba, a historic cricket ground located in Brisbane, Queensland. The club has a passionate fan base and has played a crucial role in promoting Australian rules football in Queensland, a region traditionally dominated by rugby league.
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