Mitch Robinson

AFL lifelines for some delisted players will be granted as early as Thursday when the league's next free agency period officially opens.

AFL players have taken to social media to voice concerns over the league's newly announced rule changes, while one VFL player has lashed out at headquarters for treating second-tier players as "lab rats".

There really couldn't be a greater opportunity for Brisbane to win their first flag since 2003, given the grand final is on their home deck. But in their way stands a determined Cats side.

Brisbane veteran Allen Christensen says Mitch Robinson hasn't apologised for his online criticism of Richmond's Tom Lynch

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Mitch Robinson has lashed out at star Tiger Tom Lynch

NRL players and teams would have the right to opt out of being included in betting markets if Australia's leading anti-gambling organisation gets its way.

Brisbane holds tight to top-two spot after taking care of disappointing Essendon.

Former Carlton midfielder Mitch Robinson has told the Herald Sun the decision to sack Brett Ratten in 2012 "ruined the Carlton footy club at the time" and "when (Mick) Malthouse came in I just hated playing."

Mitch Robinson has flourished since joining Brisbane in 2014

A nine-goal blitz helps set up the Cats' 27-point win over the Lions at the SCG, as Chris Scott's team moves into second place on the AFL ladder.

It was truly the quarter from hell.

The Crows may be forced to swing the axe – and a key forward might not be sparred.

Harley Bennell could make a dream return to AFL football on Saturday.

The most dramatic team makeovers are done, with 33 AFL players switching clubs during the trade period and free agency.

Brisbane is on fire and at home, but Geelong has been here many times before

In Brisbane's first preliminary final since 2004, let's look at how they got here and how they'll win. I don't know how deep the AFL got involved after the "go-home five", but the club's spine of CEO Greg Swann, footy boss David Noble, coach Chris Fagan and now former captain Dayne Beams was a master […]

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the Gabba doesn't offer his side the boost that some pundits suspect

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has hit out at critics of Tom Lynch, including former Melbourne star David Schwarz, for their criticism of Lynch's physical aggression against opponents.

Brisbane Lions hard-nut Mitch Robinson has reportedly been addressed "severely" by coach Chris Fagan, while Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has warned he could "become a Jason Akermanis" after inflammatory comments surfaced of the 200-gamer taking aim at Richmond's Tom Lynch.