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8 unusual facts about Brisbane Lions


Andy Kissane

Andy is also a passionate supporter of the Brisbane Lions, coaches basketball and loves gardening, especially bushland regeneration.

Brisbane Football Club

Brisbane Lions, Australian football club that competes in the Australian Football League

Creek to Coast

Joining him in presenting a variety of segments are Martin Bowerman, Frank 'Tommo' Thompson, Gary Howard, former Miss Universe contestant Kimberley Busteed radio personality Dean Miller, former AFL player for the Brisbane Lions Richard Champion and winner of the 5th Australian version of the reality series The Mole Liz Cantor.

Peter Hollingworth

Hollingworth stepped down from his positions as the Brisbane Lions' No 1 ticket holder, patron of Barnardos, Kids First Foundation and the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Proposed VFL/AFL clubs

The merger would have taken place in 1996 and the club would have debuted in 1997, but the merger didn't eventuate as Fitzroy was placed in administration during the 1996 season and the administrator accepted a merger offer from the Brisbane Bears, forming the Brisbane Lions.

Riverside Sports Center

On October 17, 2010 the stadium hosted the first ever AFL match in China between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions.

Saturday Arvo Football

The original Saturday Arvo Football telecast may not air into some states, as the current broadcasting contract requires the local teams to be televised into their respective states (for example, Saturday afternoon matches involving the Brisbane Lions must be televised into Queensland).

Saturday Night Footy

The original Saturday Night Footy telecast may not air into some states, as the current broadcasting contract requires the local teams to be televised into their respective states (for example, Saturday night matches involving the Brisbane Lions must be televised into Queensland).


Culture of Papua New Guinea

It is gaining popularity with the introduction of players at the top level into the AFL, including Mal Michael (Brisbane Lions) and James Gwilt (St Kilda Football Club).

Danny Morton

When Port Adelaide drew with the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba in round 12 of the 1998 AFL season, Morton would receive two Brownlow Medal votes for his efforts, finishing with 27 disposals and four goals.


see also

Michael Voss

His younger brother Brett also played for the Brisbane Lions before transferring to St Kilda Football Club to enhance his opportunities to play senior football.

Morningside, Queensland

The Voss brothers, Michael and Brett, who play for the Brisbane Lions and St Kilda respectively.

Nightcliff Football Club

The club has produced many AFL players, including Collingwood and Brisbane Lions player Anthony Corrie and ex-Melbourne player, Liam Jurrah.

Waratah Football Club

Waratah players who have played in the AFL include Dean Rioli (Essendon) and Tom Logan (Brisbane Lions).