![Luke Hodge came under fire this week.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/y/6/l/s/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.p4zamv.png/1524137153078.jpg)
Brisbane Lions
![Luke Hodge came under fire this week.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/y/6/l/s/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.p4zamv.png/1524137153078.jpg)
Free to a good player: Stefan Martin rewarded
![Stefan Martin was awarded nine free kicks in the Lions' clash against Richmond.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/y/x/l/1/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4zaaq.png/1524045705938.jpg)
The Brisbane Lions ruckman set a new record for free kicks in a game on Saturday, but some players are not so lucky
Jarrod Berry says Luke Hodge's experience is invaluable
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Emerging Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry has backed veteran Hawk Luke Hodge, saying he is the link between the players and the coaches
Brisbane Lions back speed against Demons: Fagan
![Cameron Rayner covers the ground on debut for the Lions against St Kilda last week.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/y/1/i/s/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z75v.png/1522393059382.jpg)
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.
Hodge would play until he's 60 if he could
![The Age, News, 01/10/2017, Photo by Justin McManus. Former Hawthorn Captain Luke Hodge signs up to play with the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/z/c/m/y/d/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z73a.png/1522464477430.jpg)
A revered Hawthorn champion's second football life with the Brisbane Lions.
Rayner relaxed, ready to perform for home crowd
![Cameron Rayner covers the ground on debut against St Kilda.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/y/1/i/s/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z6kb.png/1522150564374.jpg)
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.
Lions coping fine without AFLW star Harris
![Former teammates: Kaitlyn Ashmore and Tayla Harris at the AFLW best and fairest last year.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/8/i/f/y/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z56z.png/1521499381500.jpg)
Tayla Harris' move to Carlton has been a blessing in disguise for Brisbane's AFLW forward line, according to Kaitlyn Ashmore.
Sam Skinner's US trip has Lion primed
![Young Lion Sam Skinner.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/y/1/c/8/7/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z4dd.png/1521009798654.jpg)
The Brisbane Lions remain so confident about Sam Skinner's future they sent him to Philadelphia to work with acclaimed rehab specialist Bill Knowles
Dayne Beams' father passes away
![football AFL Sherrin](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/w/w/l/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z2jm.png/1519962016776.jpg)
The father of Brisbane Lions players Dayne and Claye Beams, has passed away after a prolonged cancer battle.
Lions on top, Tigers lively and Bulldogs thrashed
![The Brisbane Lions won the final AFLX grand final.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/w/9/0/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.h0w8yn.png/1518878933049.jpg)
The inexperienced Western Bulldogs' squad became cannon fodder in AFLX while a Mitch Robinson 10-pointer denied Richmond another grand final spot.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan sceptical about AFLX
![Jack Watts was named skipper for his appearance for Port Adelaide.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/w/6/5/5/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4z0m2.png/1518752066983.jpg)
Not everyone is happy with AFLX, it seems.
Finals dream alive for Zorko but work still to be done
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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.
Rayner a 'bull' who's ready to make a splash
![No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner will make a splash, his Lions teammates predict.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/v/t/z/p/image.related.landscape.120x80.h0ueoh.png/1518143107289.jpg)
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 rookie Cian Hanley quits AFL and returns to Ireland
![Adam Treloar of the Magpies](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/e/t/j/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4yzsz.png/1518137884652.jpg)
Brisbane Lions Irish import Cian Hanley has decided to call it quits on his AFL dream without having played a senior game.
Brisbane Lions overlook Luke Hodge for official leadership role
![Luke Hodge will not be part of the Lions' official leadership group.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/z/o/x/v/2/image.related.landscape.120x80.p4yzoh.png/1518049417462.jpg)
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.
Marco Paparone out for eight weeks after surgery setback
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Unlucky Brisbane Lions defender Marco Paparone has had a pre-season setback and will be sidelined for at least two months.
Gabba available for AFLW grand final
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The Brisbane Lions have received an assurance the Gabba will be available if the Lions make the AFLW grand final in 2018.
AFLW 2018 preview: Season predictions, players to watch
![Adelaide Crows](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/z/d/o/v/y/image.related.landscape.120x80.h0otj4.png/1517282122520.jpg)
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
Rich buoyed by Brisbane Lions' player retention
![On the up: Daniel Rich.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180426034211im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/h/0/h/c/x/i/image.related.landscape.120x80.h0hcw0.png/1515724966066.jpg)
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.
Boost for Lions as Rayner signs contract extension
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The Brisbane Lions have announced that No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner has signed with the AFL club for a further two seasons.