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Wikipedia - Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions are a professional Australian rules football club based in Brisbane, Queensland, that compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's elite competition.
The Lions came into existence in 1996 when the AFL expansion club the Brisbane Bears, established in 1987, absorbed the AFL operations of one of the league's foundation clubs, Fitzroy, established in Melbourne, Victoria in 1883. Its colours of maroon, blue, and gold were drawn from both Fitzroy and the Bears.
The club plays its home matches at the Gabba in Brisbane, and its headquarters and training facilities are located at Springfield Central Stadium. The Lions are one of the most successful AFL clubs of the 2000s, appearing in four consecutive grand finals from 2001 to 2004, a period in which they won three premierships (2001, 2002, 2003). They also finished runners-up in 2023.
The Lions were a foundation team in the AFL Women's competition in 2017, and have featured in five grand finals in that time, winning the premiership in 2021 and again in 2023 also finishing runners-up on the other occasions. They also field a reserves men's team in the Victorian Football League, and operate an under-18s academy which contests Division 2 of the men's and women's underage national championships and the Talent League.
History
History
In the inaugural year of the Brisbane Lions (1997), the club affiliated with the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL), allowing players not selected for the AFL team to be drafted to individual clubs. Reserves players not on an AFL list cannot be called up to the AFL team, they must first be drafted into the AFL.
Between 1998 and 2010 the club's reserves team participated in the QAFL, where it was initially known as the "Lion Cubs". The club won their first reserve-grade premiership in 2001 when they defeated the Southport Sharks in the QAFL Grand Final. In 2004, they began to compete as the Suncoast Lions Football Club. The side played home matches at the Gabba (as a curtain raiser game for Brisbane Lions matches) and, formerly, at the Fishermans Road football complex on the Sunshine Coast.
In 2011, the team moved to the multi-state North East Australian Football League (NEAFL), where they won four premierships − 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2019.
Following the NEAFL disbanding after the 2019 season, the reserves side moved to the Victorian Football League (VFL), with their first season in 2021.
Since 2023, the side has played reserves matches at Springfield Central Stadium.
The Brisbane Lions were formed in 1996 through a merger of the Fitzroy Football Club, which was based in Melbourne, and the Brisbane Bears, which was based in Brisbane. This merger was a significant move for the AFL, as it aimed to expand the sport's presence in Queensland and establish a strong team in Brisbane.
The team's colors are maroon, blue, and gold, which represent the traditional colors of both the Fitzroy Football Club and the Brisbane Bears. The team's logo features a lion, symbolizing strength, courage, and pride.
The Brisbane Lions have had a successful history since their formation. They have won three AFL premierships, in 2001, 2002, and 2003, making them one of the most successful teams of the early 2000s. The team has also reached the finals on multiple occasions, showcasing their consistent performance and competitiveness.
The Lions' home ground is the Gabba, a renowned stadium located in Brisbane. The Gabba has a seating capacity of over 42,000 spectators and provides a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for the team's home games.
The Brisbane Lions have a dedicated and passionate fan base, known as the "Lion Army," who support the team through thick and thin. The team's success and exciting style of play have attracted a strong following in Brisbane and across Australia.
The Brisbane Lions are known for their fast-paced and attacking style of play, characterized by their strong midfield and skilled forwards. The team has produced many talented players over the years, including AFL legends such as Michael Voss, Simon Black, and Jonathan Brown.
Overall, the Brisbane Lions are a respected and competitive team in the AFL, with a rich history and a bright future. They continue to represent the city of Brisbane with pride and are a significant part of the Australian rules football landscape.