The Brisbane Lions ruckman set a new record for free kicks in a game on Saturday, but some players are not so lucky

Emerging Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry has backed veteran Hawk Luke Hodge, saying he is the link between the players and the coaches

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't about to tell his side to slow down despite admitting the team was guilty of rushing things in a first-round loss to St Kilda.

A revered Hawthorn champion's second football life with the Brisbane Lions.

Brisbane AFL rookie Cameron Rayner has taken the lavish praise of legendary teammate Luke Hodge in his stride as he prepares for his maiden game at the Gabba.

Tayla Harris' move to Carlton has been a blessing in disguise for Brisbane's AFLW forward line, according to Kaitlyn Ashmore.

The Brisbane Lions remain so confident about Sam Skinner's future they sent him to Philadelphia to work with acclaimed rehab specialist Bill Knowles

The father of Brisbane Lions players Dayne and Claye Beams, has passed away after a prolonged cancer battle.

The inexperienced Western Bulldogs' squad became cannon fodder in AFLX while a Mitch Robinson 10-pointer denied Richmond another grand final spot.

Not everyone is happy with AFLX, it seems.

Dayne Zorko can't wait for the day to arrive - although he knows there is still much work to be done between then and now.

Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko has declared No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner a "bull" who is likely to make a splash in his maiden AFL season.

Brisbane Lions Irish import Cian Hanley has decided to call it quits on his AFL dream without having played a senior game.

He didn't make the cut for Brisbane's leadership group but Luke Hodge will still be a key Lions mentor in 2018, coach Chris Fagan says.

Unlucky Brisbane Lions defender Marco Paparone has had a pre-season setback and will be sidelined for at least two months.

The Brisbane Lions have received an assurance the Gabba will be available if the Lions make the AFLW grand final in 2018.

• ANALYSIS

It's just AFLW's second season but the anticipation is huge for the competition that found its feet in an instant. The first match is on Friday, February 2

Daniel Rich admits it's nice to be talking about retentions rather than departures, but warned it'd be foolish to get swept up in Brisbane Lions' fresh wave of optimism.

The Brisbane Lions have announced that No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner has signed with the AFL club for a further two seasons.