AFLW, Brisbane Lions and Kangaroos

AFLW Grand Final: Brisbane coach praises Kangaroos for ‘best ever’ footy
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the Lions will be driven by closing the gap on North Melbourne next season as he praised the premiers for playing “the best footy I’ve ever seen”.
Wall and O‘Shea help Kangaroos earn their first AFLW crown against last year’s winners the Brisbane Lions
The history-making North Melbourne Kangaroos changed AFLW forever with a brand of never-before-seen football that powered them to a maiden premiership over their 2023 conquerors the Brisbane Lions 39-9 at Ikon Park in Melbourne on Saturday night.
AFLW Grand Final 2024: Why Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich is the GOAT
Last year was meant to be the straw that broke Brisbane’s back: Emily Bates, Greta Bodey and Jesse Wardlaw, a trio of All-Australians, all departed. There was no way the Lions would be a finals threat. Then they went on to win the flag.
Lions beaten at own game in AFLW grand final blitz
North Melbourne became the fourth consecutive AFLW team to win the premiership after losing the previous season's grand final. Starcevich backed his side to bounce back next year - as they did last season following grand final heartbreak in 2022 - but tipped it would be harder than ever in an increasingly competitive league.
North Melbourne claim maiden AFLW premiership after grand final domination over Brisbane Lions
North Melbourne have been crowned AFLW premiers after completing an undefeated season with a grand final domination of the Brisbane Lions.
North Melbourne Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions face challenge of balancing emotions on AFLW grand final day
There are a lot of emotions that go into the lead up of a grand final. Here's how each side and their coaches are tackling them.
Kate McCarthy’s blockbuster AFLW grand final preview as North Melbourne and Brisbane go for glory
Well, we made it, folks! It is the last week of November and the AFLW grand final is here. It is completely normal to feel a wave of déjà vu considering last year when we had the same match up at the same ground,
Vikki Wall kicks two goals as North Melbourne hammer Brisbane to take AFLW title
Meath All-Ireland winner Vikki Wall contributed two goals and a behind as North Melbourne hammered the Brisbane Lions to claim a first AFLW title.
AFLW Grand Final 2024: Eliza Reilly analyses North Melbourne’s victory over Brisbane Lions
Garner overwhelmed attempted tagger Jade Ellenger. O’Loughlin’s speed overawed Brisbane’s defence. And captain Emma Kearney was back running at full tilt after a cautious return from a hamstring injury in the preliminary final.
AFLW Grand Final 2024: North Melbourne wins AFLW premiership with 30-point victory over Brisbane Lions
For the second straight year we have a North Melbourne and Brisbane AFLW grand final and again it is almost impossible to separate the two.
Who won AFLW grand final 2024? Result, score from clash between North Melbourne and Brisbane
The Sporting News provides the result from the 2024 AFLW grand final between North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions.
The staggering numbers behind Lions’ invasion, and why it’s just the start
These are the huge figures which illustrate the Brisbane Lions’ rise, and why this could just be the beginning of their ...
The Moment: Roos' razzle dazzle leaves Lions in their wake
The speed in which North won the turnover, then transitioned the footy to Vikki Wall in attack, had the Lions' heads spinning ...
‘Men can lead the change’: Brisbane Lions join call for men to step up on family violence
Australia’s top Family Court judge has joined sporting stars and entertainers to call on men to step up and speak out against ...
AFLW GF LIVE: Roos, Lions to meet in swamp-like conditions for place in record books
The Lions are looking to become the first side to win consecutive AFLW premierships, while the Kangaroos are aiming to cap ...
'Great belief' propels Roos, 'fight and grit' drives underdog Lions
Final words from the captains and coaches from North Melbourne and Brisbane ahead of Saturday night's Grand Final ...
Bears' poor clock management seals Lions' 11th win
The Bears don't use their final timeout as the clock winds down, and Caleb Williams can't connect on the final play as the ...
‘Hunted become the hunters’: The repeated rival raids repelled as Lions eye triple-flag AFL history
Irishwoman Orla O’Dwyer is one of the best wingers in the competition, Nat Grider is a force to be reckoned with in the ...