Women's Footy Brisbane Lions AFLW 2025

[Section 5]

My interest is in how we defend our aggressive gameplan against the best teams. We can defensively account for the skill errors against the poorer teams but how that goes against the better teams we will see. We did well against the dees a fortnight ago I suppose.

In any event, I think this season has been a resounding success in terms of how quickly we have adapted to the new gameplan. A lot of players have elevated their game.

I think after the 2024 season there was no way we would have beaten North playing our old style.
I am glad they made the change. It may not be enough, but i think it gives us a chance now and not only against North.

We are still a great tackling team so that part has not changed.
Turnovers hurt all teams in the way the game is played at AFL and AFLW level.
They need to produce some good footy and hopefully make the GF.

 

[Mr Ripper]

I have a hunch North could be more "gettable" in a Prelim than a GF (think Bombers '99; Tigers '18), so a loss this week and having to go the long way, via the Roos, may not be the end of the world in the premiership quest. They are a country furlong ahead of everyone else but

 

[Perrip]

 

[Nathan Barley]

Softest suspension of all time?

 

[dlanod]

Softest suspension of all time?

Bailey's would have to be up there

 

[Perrip]

Softest suspension of all time?

The vision isn't even clear what she did.

 

[Section 5]

AFLW finals: how the challengers shape up in their bid to end Kangaroos’ supremacy | Martin Pegan

It seems like a near-impossible task, but of the seven other finalists, which are best placed to cause an upset?

www.theguardian.com

2. Brisbane​

The AFLW powerhouse and last year’s runners-up took time to get going this season but have won seven matches in a row since being defeated by North Melbourne in round five. The 29-point margin is the closest any side has come to beating the Roos this year, while the Lions remain a threat with their ability to control possession and the tempo of the game, as well as to step up when their backs are to the wall.

Star power: Sophie Conway
The two-time All-Australian is often the critical link in the Lions’ chain with an ability to find the ball in space and use her running and silky skills to open up the opposition, while being a goal threat on her own.

 

[Dalions]

I am not proud of myself but I haven’t watched one AFLW game so far this year.
Just been so busy after the Men’s season has finished.
And I generally don’t mind a bit of a break from footy after the men’s season is over.
Hopefully will get a chance to get on board now that Finals will be underway.
Do the Women get a week off after the regular season?

 

[Perrip]

Do the Women get a week off after the regular season?

Nope. Right into finals this weekend

 

[Perrip]

2025 AFLW crowd growth By Sean Lawson

Brisbane BHA average crowd attendance:
2024: 3,439
2025: 3,629

 

[MSB ROYS]

I think we would get a lot more at the Gabba for big games when it's a still available earlier in the season. Of course, it would need the right time slot and marketing.

 

[LongLion]

I think we would get a lot more at the Gabba for big games when it's a still available earlier in the season. Of course, it would need the right time slot and marketing.

Wouldn't have any atmosphere though

 

[MSB ROYS]

Wouldn't have any atmosphere though

Got to think big with the objective of getting 15K+ people at some games while the ground is available IMO.

 

[Perrip]

North looms among potential new homes for former AFLW No.1 pick

Hawthorn and Brisbane have also registered a significant interest in Weston-Turner as her first contract at the Dogs comes to end, with the youngster yet to decide on her preferred destination.

 

[Nathan Barley]

North looms among potential new homes for former AFLW No.1 pick

North?

 

[Perrip]

 

[Nunez]

Sanity prevails.

 

[Tom14]

It would take a AFLW mandate for players to leave North to play for another Victorian team, otherwise nobody good will leave.

The AFL would NEVER put their thumb on the scale like that!

League blocked trades that didn't benefit expansion clubs claims former AFLW coach

Former Western Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke says the league's continued vetoing of trades involving expansion is contributing to the current competitive imbalance in the competition.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Tom14]

The biggest short term risk for the AFLW is not bringing Norf back to the pack. They simply haven’t been levelled out to the extent of the other OG clubs.

This is SO DISRESPECTFUL. You are as disgraceful as those HAWTHORN losers who didn't pay homage to Jas the Great.

 

[Ceebee]

Cathy free to play

 

[Lazza16]

I am not proud of myself but I haven’t watched one AFLW game so far this year.
Just been so busy after the Men’s season has finished.
And I generally don’t mind a bit of a break from footy after the men’s season is over.
Hopefully will get a chance to get on board now that Finals will be underway.
Do the Women get a week off after the regular season?

Do ourself a favour DaL

 

[Perrip]

Four Lions rewarded with AFLW All-Australian squad selection

Vice-captain Belle Dawes is joined by first time members, Jade Ellenger, Courtney Hodder and Jennifer Dunne.

 

[HereIam86]

On the AFLW Show today they said Taylor Smith is being chased by Essendon Sydney and Hawthorn.
She is contracted till end of 2026. Also said the Lions are looking at signing her beyond next season.

W Show: All-Australian squad announced, Swans coach departs, three clubs chasing star Lion

Melbourne senior assistant coach Shae Sloane joins the W Show to discuss the 2025 All-Australian squad, the Dees' upcoming qualifying final and plenty more

www.afl.com.au

 

[Perrip]

On the AFLW Show today they said Taylor Smith is being chased by Essendon Sydney and Hawthorn.
She is contracted till end of 2026. Also said the Lions are looking at signing her beyond next season.

Good. Hopefully we can keep her at the club

 

[Hollow Knight]

Far out. Can they let us keep one of our gun key forwards for once?