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Australian Football League information blog
Mountains to climb – The Age
 The Age | Mountains to climb The Age But some things can't be taught and some bodies can only get so big, which is why Leppitsch - the three-time Brisbane Lions premiership defender - is quietly pleased with how the jigsaw puzzle that is the Tiger defence is coming together. |
Pies steer clear of memory lane – The Age
 The Age | Pies steer clear of memory lane The Age Collingwood had nine players in last week's win over the Brisbane Lions who did not play in the 2011 grand final, and Geelong is not the same team either. The Cats had seven non-premiership players from 2011 in the team that lost to Adelaide by 50 ... |
Melbourne has salary cap room to chase free agents – Herald Sun
Melbourne has salary cap room to chase free agents Herald Sun The Demons have been rewarded for their bold pitch at former Brisbane Lions forward Mitch Clark, but are frustrated at estimates of his salary. It is known he is on a front-ended deal paying $1 million in his first year, but closer to $500000 a season ... |
Trengove’s leadership defended – AFL.com
 AFL.com | Trengove's leadership defended AFL.com Trengove became the youngest captain in AFL/VFL history when he and Grimes led the Demons against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG in round one. Recruited from Sturt as the No.2 pick in the 2009 NAB AFL Draft, the midfielder has played all seven games ... |
Lions coach not to blame for slump: Brown – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Lions coach not to blame for slump: Brown Sydney Morning Herald "We won't be resting on our laurels, that's for sure. "They (Giants) have got good bodies and they are prepared to run so, if we are not on our guard, we will be left for dead." AAP Brisbane Lions skipper Jonathan Brown . Lions lose Banfield for six weeks in AFL Black hails Power's Lions' legacy in AFL The Lions must lift their game markedly |
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury leading fans’ Brownlow – Herald Sun
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury leading fans' Brownlow Herald Sun Pendlebury started slowly against the Brisbane Lions but did enough to earn three votes from fans on the LiveHQ Player Rater. Meanwhile Watson was leading another Bomber demolition, picking up five votes against West Coast. Pendlebury now has 26 votes, ... |
Lions must reverse fortunes now – Voss – BigPond News
 BigPond News | Lions must reverse fortunes now - Voss BigPond News Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss admits his side must start turning their season around against AFL rookies Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. Three big losses have placed Voss under the spotlight - and losing to the AFL rookies at the Gabba this ... |
Lions coach not to blame for slump: Brown – SBS
Lions coach not to blame for slump: Brown SBS Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown has demanded his team stand up in their AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney at the Gabba. Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown has demanded the Lions stand up and be counted in Sunday's AFL clash against Greater ... |
Lions must reverse fortunes now – Voss – BigPond Sport
 BigPond Sport | Lions must reverse fortunes now - Voss BigPond Sport Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss admits his side must start turning their season around against AFL rookies Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. Three big losses have placed Voss under the spotlight - and losing to the AFL rookies at the Gabba this ... |
Lions face moment of truth – Herald Sun
 Yahoo!Xtra Blogs | Lions face moment of truth Herald Sun BESIEGED Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss admits his side must find form against AFL newcomer Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. Three big losses have placed Voss under the spotlight - and losing to the AFL rookies at the Gabba this weekend will only ... Brisbane Lions face moment of truth against GWS Lions must reverse fortunes now: Voss Lions revival starts here: Voss |
Revival must begin now: Voss – AFL.com
 AFL.com | Revival must begin now: Voss AFL.com By Michael Whiting 1:53 PM Wed 16 May, 2012 BRISBANE Lions coach Michael Voss says a win against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday is essential to turning around the team's fortunes. The Lions have slid to a 2-5 record after thumpings from Geelong, ... |
Lions must reverse fortunes now: Voss – Brisbane Times
 AFL.com | Lions must reverse fortunes now: Voss Brisbane Times Besieged Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss admits his side must start reversing their fortunes against AFL newcomers Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. Three big losses have placed Voss under the spotlight - and losing to the AFL rookies at the Gabba ... Lions great blasts Brisbane players The Lions must lift their game markedly Preview: Brisbane Lions v Greater Western Sydney |
Open Pyke building consistency – Sydney Swans
Open Pyke building consistency Sydney Swans Following a number of games where the ruckman impressed for a half or three quarters, last weekend's clash with the Brisbane Lions was Pyke's standout performance for the season, with the Canadian contributing evenly across four quarters to be named in ... |
Giants get the taste for victory – Cumberland Courier Newspapers
 The Canberra Times | Giants get the taste for victory Cumberland Courier Newspapers AMID the euphoria of Saturday's first AFL win, GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy's eyes are focused on this weekend's clash with the Brisbane Lions. The 27-point win against the Gold Coast Suns at Canberra's Manuka Oval was sealed with a five-goal fourth ... Coaches' votes |
Lions great blasts Brisbane players – Fox Sports
AFL.com | Lions great blasts Brisbane players Fox Sports By Sam Lienert Brisbane Lions great Chris Johnson says his former club's players, not coach Michael Voss, are responsible for the lack of progress. After bottom-four finishes in the past two years, the Lions are currently 14th following big losses to ... The Lions must lift their game markedly Preview: Brisbane Lions v Greater Western Sydney |