Brisbane Lions Lowdown

G’day Lions fans — Ash here, back (barely) from a busted shoulder. But enough about the injury report — let’s talk footy.🦁 In this season finale, I wrap up everything that’s happened across the Lions’ men’s and women’s programs since I was last on air. From draft hauls and list changes to big contract calls, AFLW trade moves, and a history-making draftee, it’s been a massive few weeks on and off the field.🦁 I’ll break down the recruits, the risers, the reshuffle, and the storylines that actually matter — plus the club’s record membership, debt-free milestone, and the huge news of our future home at Victoria Park.🦁 There’s All-Australian honours (and a couple of eyebrow-raising decisions), Club Champion results, a quick word on the Lachie Neale noise, AFLW accolades, and a look back at a Grand Final that left us all feeling a little flat.🦁 And to cap it all off, I’m handing out my end-of-season Lions Lowdown Best Player awards — with a few surprises thrown in.🦁 Strap in for the final Lowdown of the year. Let’s get into it!Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifteen years. Countless drafts. A few heartbreaks — and two premiership cups to show for it.🦁 This episode on The Lowdown, Ash takes you inside the masterplan that built Brisbane’s modern dynasty — from the scars of the Go-Home Five to the brilliance of the Ashcroft era.🦁 How did a club once battling to keep its kids become the AFL’s model for list strategy and loyalty? It started with belief, a few bold trades, and a bloke named Fagan.🦁 From Ryan Lester’s arrival in 2010 to Levi Ashcroft’s arrival in 2024, this is the story of how the Lions turned patience into power, rookies into champions, and resilience into back-to-back glory.🦁 Featuring insights on Neale’s game-changing trade, Dunkley’s midfield muscle, the academy pipeline, and the bargain buys that became premiership heroes 🦁Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day Lions fans — Ash here, back with the Lowdown, and back with a story for the ages.🦁 The Brisbane Lions are back-to-back premiers, and this episode is a ride through the chaos, the glory, and the absolute madness of grand final week. 🦁 From booking a hotel in February on blind faith, to running into listeners, to watching Lachie Neale pull off the ultimate sub move — it’s all here.We’ll dive into:🦁The parade, captain’s run and big-game build up🦁The myths about our list build — why the “gifted draft picks” narrative is pure rubbish.🦁Finals footy on the road — proof that being good at the right time is all that matters.🦁The Lachie Neale sub masterstroke — how Fages played it perfectly.🦁Norm Smith chat — Will Ashcroft joins elite company.🦁Forwards firing back — why Charlie Cameron is still the champ and why our mix is stronger than ever.🦁Legacy moments — Zorks, Cal and a win for the ages.🦁Cats post-mortem — where Geelong were exposed and why our “bargain basement” boys got it done.🦁Weird stats & media watch — from 90-point markers to Channel 7 shockers.🦁Personal reflections — tears, family, and a premiership that will never be forgotten.🦁 It’s raw, it’s emotional, it’s a Lions love letter. 🦁 Strap in — this one’s for every fan who believed when nobody else did.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day Lions fans, Ash here – and this one’s for the true believers, this isn’t just a preview, it’s the build-up to the biggest stage of all. Strap in.. The haters reckon our window’s closing, the Cats think they’re peaking at the right time, but here’s the reality: Brisbane aren’t done yet.🦁Three straight Grand Finals. Seven finals campaigns under Fages. They keep calling it a window – nah, mate, it’s a sliding door and the Lions are kicking it clean off the hinges.🦁Kids on fire. Gallop – fifth game, MCG prelim, strutted around like he owned the joint. Morris – 20 years old, 52 goals, Cats fans can’t even name two of their own under-30s.🦁The new dynasty wave. Fletcher, Wilmot, the Ashcrofts, Lohmann, Marshall – the next wave isn’t coming, it’s already here. This is how dynasties get built.🦁The core still cooking. Clug, Berry, Rayner, Bailey – all 27 or under. That’s prime years, folks. This isn’t a “last dance,” it’s a band just tuning up before the big chorus.🦁Enter Lachie. Two weeks ago, calf torn, season over. Now? Might be running out in a Grand Final. Cats fans can purr all they like – if No.9 trots out, it flips the whole script.🦁Geelong’s streak. Eight in a row, sure. Dangerfield’s wound back the clock, sure. But streaks don’t win cups – just ask the ‘08 Cats. History loves a Lions twist.🦁The stage. MCG, prime time, history on the line. Brisbane chasing premiership No.14, right on the heels of the so-called “big Vic clubs.” Geelong chasing another cup for a cupboard that’s already overflowing.🦁 This isn’t about streaks, this isn’t about windows – this is about a dynasty in maroon, blue and gold that refuses to roll over.🦁 The Cats can scratch, claw and hiss all they like – come Saturday, it’s the Lions’ roar that’ll echo across the ‘G 🦁Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions Lowdown is roaring back into your ears and Ash is on fire this week. 🦁 From his no-holds-barred game breakdown to a full-blown spray at Fox Footy’s obsession with umpiring, this episode has everything you love (and then some). 🦁Plus, Adam Balales from Down The Guts jumps on for a massive guest spot.Here’s what’s coming up:🦁 Ash’s blow-by-blow breakdown of the game🦁 A Fox Footy rant for the ages🦁 Adam Balales joins the show🦁 Who’s in the bin & who’s in the basket🦁 Ticks and Crosses🦁 Besties🦁 Joke of the Week🦁 And a whole lot more Lions love🦁This one’s loud, passionate, and unapologetically Brisbane. 🦁Hit play and get around it!🦁Get on our Speakpipe and tell us what you’re doing for Grand Final weekend. Every voice message gets played on the show!https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/348602/18/csiaqs2dp9oo4j39Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🦁 Gday Lions fans and boy do we have a huge episode for you!🦁 We take a quick walk through preliminary final week, revisit a couple of key talking points from our massive semi final win and Ash is diving deep into a hot debate in Lions land: is this current finals run actually hotter than the glory days of the three-peat? By listener request, we’re rewinding to the mid-90s Bears and early Lions years – a run of five finals in six seasons that quietly laid the foundation for one of the greatest dynasties in AFL history.🦁 From Robert Walls’ recruitment smarts, to Northey’s near-miss, through to the merger drama and finally Leigh Matthews putting the finishing touches on a juggernaut – Ash breaks down who really built the beast. 🦁 Plus, a look at the makeup of the 2001–2003 premiership teams and how much of that success was Bears, Lions, Fitzroy or “Lethal Leigh.”🦁 And because it’s trade season in a few weeks time, Ash also runs through every out-of-contract Lion, who stays, who goes, and who might just make room for some big names coming in.🦁 It’s history, hot takes, and a little bit of fan-nuffy passion rolled into one.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨🦁 Well, well, well… the “most anticipated QClash ever” came with all the hype of a Marvel movie trailer — and ended like a dodgy meat pie at the Gabba. Tasted good for the first bite, then you realised you’d been conned.🦁 Gold Coast came out swinging with two quick goals, but Brisbane just smiled, tied it up, and then flicked the finals switch. 🦁 From there the Lions pulled the Suns apart like a $2 shop deckchair in a summer storm.🦁 By three-quarter time, Suns fans were praying for a miracle. Instead, they got the slow, painful realisation that September still belongs to the Lions.🦁 Harris Andrews turned into a human brick wall, Kai Lohmann’s haircut stole the show, and Cam Rayner was breaking tackles like shopping centre kiosk salespeople. 🦁 Meanwhile, Suns fans were left Googling “how to cancel a membership.”🦁 Lions march into a prelim against Collingwood, and yes, I’ve already started sharpening the Magpie jokes.🎧 Hit play for the full Lowdown: laughs, footy, and just the right amount of maroon, blue and gold smugness.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🦁 Ash is back, and it’s time to talk Round 5 W footy the only way we know how — with way too much Lions bias and just enough nonsense to keep you laughing.🦁 If you’re heading to the ground or parked on the couch with snacks, we’ve got all the when, where, and how-to-watch covered. We’ll run through the ins and outs (who’s back and who got dropped like a hot rock at a day spa), and what it all means for the Lions’ chances this week.🏉 Plus — because Ash can’t help himself — we go on a little side quest about team names and whether the AFLW best and fairest medal needs a rebrand. Spoiler: it does!🏉 And to wrap it up? Ash’s tips for every game. They’re bold, they’re biased, and they’re more reliable than your mate cooking the snags on a Saturday arvo.🦁 Buckle up, Lions fans — Round 5 is here, and we’re coming in hot 🔥Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventeen points down at three-quarter time, the Crows circling, Adelaide Oval rocking — and then Brisbane flicked the switch. In six minutes of ruthless brilliance, the Lions stormed home with three unanswered goals to pinch a heart-stopping win.Ash takes you inside the madness: Taylor Smith’s ice-cool match-winner, Courtney Hodder’s genius footy brain, and a backline that turned into a brick wall when it mattered most. Plus: the midfield dominance, the seven-game streak over Adelaide, and why Norwood Oval should probably just be re-zoned as Brisbane’s second home.Also on the Lowdown:✅ Ticks — resilience, momentum, and YOU, the listeners.❌ Crosses — salty footy media takes, the missing jumper, and anyone foolish enough to keep writing us off.👑 Besties — the standouts who made the magic happen.It’s passion, humour, and a healthy dose of bias — exactly what you’d expect from the only Lions podcast that screams louder than the Gabba cheer squad.🦁 Lions Lowdown — we don’t just barrack, we live it.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day Lions fans — Ash is here with another brutally honest take on Brisbane’s finals campaign.Friday night at the ‘G was ugly. Geelong outworked, outran and outright embarrassed us, and walking out of that ground it felt like the empire was cracking. To make matters worse, Lachie Neale’s season is done, Eric Hipwood is sidelined until mid-2026, and our premiership defence looks shakier than a Scotch Finger biscuit dipped in hot tea.But it’s not over yet. This group has a second chance — a QClash semi-final at the Gabba against the Suns. No Neale, no Hipwood, but still plenty of fight left. If we’re going down, it won’t be quietly.In this ep:•Brutal review of the Cats loss•The fallout from Neale & Hipwood’s injuries•Why Dunkley, Zorko & Fletcher deserve praise•A media watch spray•Weird stats, ticks & crosses, top fives, and the joke of the weekBack-to-back hopes are on the ropes — but don’t write us off yet. Brisbane doesn’t roll over. Not now. Not ever.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash is back with this week’s Lowdown W edition, where we shake off a bruising loss to Carlton and look ahead to a fiery Indigenous Round clash with Kuwarna Crows. From forward line fixes and midfield must-lifts, to standout Lions who need to spark us back into form – it’s all on the table.Plus, we break down the VFL boys’ finals heroics, celebrate All-Australian honours, and dive headfirst into the trade buzz swirling around Starce, Bailey, Draper, Oscar Allen and more.It’s passionate, it’s honest, it’s Lionhearted – because one loss doesn’t define us. Let’s talk pressure, pride and premierships.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh studio, fresh gear, same old chaos — Ash is back with a monster episode of the Lions Lowdown. From the tribunal farce to the absolute circus that is footy media, nothing’s off-limits.Then it’s time to dive deep into our Round 24 clash with the Hawks: wasted chances, Rayner’s rollercoaster, Lohmann’s spark, Harris Andrews’ defensive masterclass, Zorko’s 300th and Chuck’s 250th both celebrated in style. Ash dishes out ticks, crosses, best players, and even a big slice of humble pie.Plus — AFLW round 3 and VFL finals previews, more media whacks, some weird stats, and a look ahead to a September showdown with Geelong.All killer, no filler. Strap in Lions fans — the Lowdown is firing on all 8 cylinders!Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a demolition job out West, we smashed Fremantle with ruthless pressure, slick ball movement and record-breaking scoring power. For the first time in AFLW history, we cracked the ton — finishing with our highest-ever score and third-biggest winning margin.From Charlotte Mullins sparking it early off forward-half intercepts, to Taylor Smith owning the forward line, to Bre Koenen patrolling the skies in defence, we turned every contest into a highlight reel — this was Brisbane footy at its best.We might have looked as grainy as a VFL livestream on camera, but make no mistake: this was one of the clearest statements you’ll see all season.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it, Lions fans – season-defining footy is upon us.Ash is back (and recording in the back of an Uber) with a massive preview of this weekend’s footy, on the Lowdown, unpacking the stakes of our clash with Hawthorn and the finals race that’s heating up all around us – it’s nail-biting stuff.But that’s not all – this week is about celebrating two legends:•Dayne Zorko hitting 300 games, the ultimate story of resilience, leadership and loyalty.•Charlie “Chuck” Cameron reaching 250, from rookie to one of the greatest small forwards of the modern era.There’s plenty of youth hype too: five Lions in the 22 Under 22 team – proving our future is as bright as our present. Plus the latest on Lachie Neale’s injury, Jimmy Tunstill’s comeback, Sophie Conway’s clearance, and club legend Emma Zielke’s coaching recognition.We preview a huge weekend:•AFLW v Freo at Fremantle Oval, Saturday.•AFL v Hawks at the Gabba, Sunday night footy.Add in some trade talk, and of course Ash’s tips to close it all out – this episode is big, it’s fiery, it’s fun – and it’s everything you need before a season-shaping weekend of footy.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash is back with another midweek episode of The Lions Lowdown – the pod that serves up your Brisbane Lions fix with laughs, banter, and the hard truths.This week:•Hipwood sidelined – what it means for our September run.•Berry’s shoulder scare – do we roll the dice now or keep him fresh for finals?•Lohmann returns – why his spark could be crucial up forward.•VFL Lions lock in a home elimination final – Annable, Robertson, and co. proving our depth is finals-ready.•AFLW Round 1 heartbreak – the round one hoodoo strikes again, but plenty of positives as we fought it out to the end.It’s a mix of humour, honesty, and Lions passion – the way footy pods should be.🎧 Tune in now and get the Lowdown 🎧Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Backs to the wall. Prime time lights. And the Lions bloody delivered!Ash dives into Brisbane’s clinical dismantling of Fremantle in front of a record Optus Stadium crowd, unpacking how the Lions’ away dominance has become their trademark weapon. From Zac Bailey’s goal-of-the-year contender to Cam Rayner’s third-quarter brilliance, Charlie Cameron silencing critics, and Harris Andrews putting on a defensive masterclass, this episode has it all.We chat Luke Beecken’s long-awaited debut, Starce’s gritty return, Brennan Cox’s uncanny Hollywood resemblance, and whether Nat Fyfe deserves a spot on WA’s all-time greats list. Plus: the “banana strut,” umpiring chaos, Catherine’s top 5 challenge to Ash, and a joke of the week that Collingwood fans definitely won’t like.If Garry Lyon had to eat his words, you bet we’re serving seconds!Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Lions Lowdown we’re looking ahead to a massive weekend for the club across AFL, AFLW and VFL. Our AFLW side kicks off Round 1 at Brighton Homes Arena with Sophie Conway’s milestone game, plus news on injuries, draftee Lilly Baker’s recovery, and finally getting a Qld voice on the All Australian panel.In the AFL, we’re heading west to face Fremantle under Friday night lights, with key injury updates and selection chat, while in the VFL it’s Frankston away. We’ll also chat time slots for the QLD teams and the latest coaching carousel rumours swirling around the league.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash is back with a fiery midweek emergency Lowdown after two days of pure footy chaos. We kick things off with the VFL boys pushing Casey to the brink in a soggy scrap at Brighton Homes, before diving head-first into the off-field drama – from an alleged brawl in the stands to an AFL investigation that went nowhere but still stirred the rumour mill.Ash unloads on the AFL media’s negativity, calls out toxic fan pages, and gives a nod to those flying the flag in a positive way. There’s trade talk, player movement whispers, and a special moment at the Gabba where 44 new Aussies were welcomed into the Lions family.Plenty of passion, a bit of spray, and some heartfelt pride – this one’s got it all!Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two points. That’s all that separated us from pinching it late against Sydney — but the damage was done long before our 3-goal blitz in the last minute.Ash dives into the selection calls that left us exposed on Heeney, why Beecken’s omission still stings, and how our Gabba pressure drop-off is costing us.There’s discussion about the Ashcrofts, Dunkley, Wilmot & Andrews, a reality check on the Hipwood/Charlie critics, plus laughs with the Joke of the Week, “Who’s in the Bin” and a heartfelt message to all our listeners.Next stop: Freo away. The equation’s simple — bring the pressure, or watch September slip from our grasp.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash is back with a full-club update! This week: your fan questions answered, is Zorko being ridden too hard in sections of the media, draft myths busted, and a look at the top 6 fixture strength. We celebrate a huge VFL comeback win, break down the AFLW pre-season victory over Sydney, and preview the Lions’ Round 22 AFL clash at the Gabba.All three teams are firing — don’t miss it.🦁 Go Lions 🦁 Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: brisbanelionspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.