Brisbane Lions Lowdown

A short episode… but absolutely loaded. This week we kick things off by celebrating a legendary Lion’s newest appointment — a massive nod to one of footy’s true gentlemen. But things take a serious turn as we call out some seriously unhinged behaviour from the Carlton fan community, standing firm on what’s right and why the footy community must demand better.Then it’s back to the Lions as we preview Sunday’s clash with the Orange team, revisit the iconic 2024 semi-final comeback, and unpack where both teams sit after bruising losses. We roll through the just-released team lineups, break down a tough VFL outing, and finish with excitement around the newly revealed AFLW fixture. Short, sharp, honest — exactly what a mid-week Lions hit should be.

Ash breaks down our loss to Geelong on a wet Thursday night, covering late withdrawals and how their absence shaped the game. He pushes back on the Kane Cornes “Fagan’s Favourites” media narrative while making his own case for a selection change — backed by a run of stats.The game review covers Geelong’s tactical adjustment to neutralise Brisbane, a strong second quarter that couldn’t be sustained, and a midfield that struggled defensively across all four quarters. Milestones are celebrated for three of our goal kickers, before Ash turns his attention to the media — taking aim at the “grand final redemption” narrative, a former Cat’s embarrassing on-air error, and the hyperbolic habit of AFL journalists everywhere.A former Saints coach lands in the bin, a Fitzroy icon earns a well-deserved spot in the shopping basket, and a listener’s top five request gives Ash the chance to recall the most memorable times he’s been blocked on social media.

A win’s a win… but this one didn’t feel like the kind you wrap up in a bow. In this episode, Ash dives into a strange, scrappy, oddly tense night at the Gabba — a game Brisbane controlled, nearly blew, rescued, then somehow still walked away from feeling… unsettled.There’s the 49-point explosion that came out of nowhere. The fade-out that followed. The key players who shone, the big names who didn’t. And the uncomfortable little trend in the stats that might be telling a bigger story than anyone wants to admit.Off-field? Oh boy. A suspension, a social-media meltdown, a bizarre free-kick uproar, a Carlton fanbase in absolute chaos, and one of the funniest joke submissions the show has ever received. Plus a few media takes, some eyebrow-raising commentary calls, and the latest round of “Why does everyone hate our father–son picks?”Ash also dishes out his Besties, breaks down the numbers you won’t see on the highlights package, and gives you a glimpse at the looming Geelong clash — short turnaround, big stakes and returning reinforcements.It’s messy, it’s honest, it’s occasionally unhinged… and somehow still upbeat.Hit play — you’re not going to want to miss where this one goes.

This week’s Lions Lowdown is a big one, Lions fans. After putting out a quick bonus episode to call out the ridiculous whiteboard “saga” — a nothing story blown wildly out of proportion — we’re back with the full breakdown of Brisbane’s 11-goal demolition of Essendon.In this episode, we dive into everything: the over-the-top media pile-on, the latest on Koby Evans, the injuries (or non-injuries) from the weekend, and the downright incredible spread of goalkickers that’s making opposition coaches lose sleep.There’s also a look at what’s really going on at Essendon, a chat about our young guns, some juicy stats, the weekly ticks and crosses, and the Top 5 most reliable footy reporters you can actually trust.If you want the truth behind the noise, a bit of footy chat, and a whole lot of Brisbane pride… then strap in and give this one a listen. Go on — if you reckon you’re ready for the full story, press play.

Buckle up, Lions fans — this special episode of Lions Lowdown goes straight for the jugular. While Brisbane put together a seriously convincing display of footy, the media somehow managed to whip a nothing-burger whiteboard scribble into a full-blown “scandal.” So we’re diving right into the madness: the entitled Auskick dad and the same tired journalists who keep trying — and failing — to drag this club into their circus.In this episode, we cut through the noise, torch a few fabricated narratives, lay out exactly what happened, and call out the media double standards that seem to fire up the moment Brisbane wins a game. If you’re sick of the cheap clicks, the recycled headlines and the pile-on mentality whenever the Lions start roaring… this one’s for you.Tune in — if you’re brave enough — because we’re pulling no punches. This is Brisbane vs. the BULLSH#T and the truth hits harder than any headline.