The Roar Deal

We've suffered two losses in a row for the first time in 2025, and this week on the podcast, our concern levels are starting to grow. The general sentiment has been that accuracy was the culprit once again, but Mike has found a few other stats that have us a little alarmed. And we look ahead to our last stop before the mid-season bye - a trip to the one venue we haven't conquered since 2003. Will this be the week that we start our run of form to another flag? Will the accuracy issues sort themselves out? And will this finally be the week that we leave Geelong with the four points?Also this week:-The crystal ball is officially on a streak-Dom's idea to revolutionise stadium seating-More bizarre Lions-related music from the early 2000sAnd much more!

It was a final quarter of nightmares, with 10 shots at goal not enough to conjure just the single goal we needed. As a result, we find ourselves with our first loss away from the Gabba since last August, as a fired-up Adelaide outfit stamp themselves as contenders. Now, the Giants await, hoping to exact a little payback for last year's semi-final miracle and cash-in on our flat Gabba form. Also this week:-What's really going on with Oscar? -Dom pitches alternative bizarre hats to take on the wizard -A double barrel Mike DropAnd much more!

It's the end of an era, with Greg Swann announcing that his time in Brisbane will come to an end as he moves into a new role at AFL HQ. This week on the show, we reflect on Swanny's legacy at the Lions, while also reviewing a largely forgettable match against the Bombers. Now, a red-hot Adelaide await, with the fixture suddenly getting quite a lot harder. It's top-eight sides all the way through to the bye from here, with not much respite left between now and September. We talk through the possible team changes ahead of Friday night's Crows clash, and explore what the Lions will need to do to shut down the competition's most dangerous forward line. Also this week:-How do we get in on the Fages/Leigh dinners?-More wizard hat hate -Dom's idea for a new Noah Answerth merch lineAnd much more!

We needed to bounce back, and we couldn't have asked for much more than that! Following a statement win against the Hawks, the doubts have receded and hope is in the air again.  With the Bombers waiting on the other side of a five-day turnaround, the season feels back on track, with only one big headache - how do we fit Kiddy Coleman and Oscar McInerney into this team? Also this week:-Dom's report from the Lionhearts function in Melbourne -An update on the re-recording of the club song -How should we refer to the Roar Deal family going forward? And much more! 

Is the premiership hangover here at last? That's what many of us are starting to worry about, following a really disappointing match against the Demons that saw us notch up our second loss for the season. This week, with Mike back from Darwin, we talk through how high the concern level is (and how high it should be) following the Melbourne fadeout. Now, as our attention turns to the Hawks, another hoodoo is in sight. With six years having passed since our last victory over Hawthorn, we look at what the Lions need to do well to finally break this frustrating streak. Also this week:-We're finally back in prime time in the second half of 2025-A Mike Drop on the Hawks forward line -We've tracked down the audio of the early 2000's Lions CD And much more!

For the second Mother's Day in a row, we've had a Sunday twilight draw. And it's a draw we were probably a little lucky to get, with a dogged North Melbourne outfit catching us flat-footed and pushing us right to the brink. Despite the disappointment, we're still outright ladder leaders. And as we await the Demons at the Gabba this Sunday, selection is the talking point once again. Why was Darcy Gardiner played as the sub? Does the two-ruck setup work? And could this be the week of Kiddy's long-anticipated return? Also this week:-Logan Morris's big re-signing & the remaining out of contract Lions-Mike's week in Darwin -We've found the early 2000's Lions CDAnd much more!

Brand new hype, same old QClash – not that we're too unhappy about that though! In one of the strongest performances of the season so far, we've dented Gold Coast's golden run and moved one game clear at the top of the ladder in the process.Now, ahead of a trip down to Hobart to take on North Melbourne, Chris Fagan faces his greatest selection dilemma so far. Kiddy Coleman, Tom Doedee and Ty Gallop are banging the door down, but will any of them get in?Also this week:-Is Charlie back?-Dom's reaction to Dare To Beat The Bear on the big stage-Mike attacks the AFL fixture in his latest Mike DropAnd much more!

Following a strong victory over the Saints that has us back on the winner's list, it's now time for the high-stakes QClash we've spent nearly fifteen years waiting for.Former Lion & Sun Michael Rischitelli joins us this week to preview Sunday night's massive game, while Dom loses his mind over the confirmation that Dare To Beat The Bear is about to finally be unleashed at the Gabba.Also this week:-The most brutal Mike Drop yet -James from The Lions Roar joins us to talk about the song-Is it possible to support both the Lions & the Suns? And much more! 

For the first time in eight months, we sadly have to talk about a men's team loss. Easter Thursday has ended in pain for the second year running, as a Collingwood domination gives us our first loss for the season and a few things to think about throughout the nine-day break. Alongside our Pies postmortem, Player agent Tim Lawrence also joins us to shed a little more light on Lachie & Linc's move to the Lions and the current landscape of the player agency space. Also this week:-The Lions Roar have kicked off their campaign to re-record the club song-Mike debuts his first ever Mike Drop-Could there be another top-5 draft pick on the way?And much more!

Somehow, we've done it again! Another heavy first-half deficit has led to another inspiring second-half surge, leaving us 5-0 for the first time in Brisbane Lions history. On this week's show, we talk through another incredible win highlighted by Eric Hipwood's heroics, and look ahead to an Easter Thursday clash that shapes as the polar opposite to last year's match in just about every way. Also this week:-Luke Beveridge is part of the Jackson Payne problem-What's going on with the 'Not 15' calls?-Our thoughts on the Oscar Allen situationAnd much more!

For the first time since 2009, we beat the Tigers at the MCG! It wasn't the kind of win we might've been hoping for, but a fourth consecutive win has given us our best start to the season in fifteen years regardless. Now, it's time for a return trip to Norwood, where the Bulldogs await in Gather Round with the chance for the first 5-0 start in Brisbane Lions history. Also this week:-Jake Anson gives us the latest on Victoria Park-We debut a brand new segment: Mike Drop-Levi is the Rising Star!And much more!

Last year's fast starters have become this year's comeback kings! On this week's show, we review a really impressive win against the Cats that sees us ending March undefeated, with the Lions now preparing to return to the MCG for the first time since last year's Grand Final.There's equally good news off-field too, with the stadium saga finally resolved. The club's future officially lies at Victoria Park, with an extraordinary 63, 000 seat stadium on the way to revolutionise Brisbane and set the club up for the next fifty years. We both share our top three hopes for the new home of the Lions.Also this week:-Dom wants Bruce to be the first-choice sub-Mike gives an update on Kiddy Coleman's progress-Is there a path to peace for the Roar Deal & David King?And much more!

It was hot, it was early, and it was a little ugly too, but we've got another four points regardless. This week on the show, we review the hottest day at the Gabba in memory, complete with a shock start, a strong finish, and the unfurling of the 2024 premiership flag.Now we might be going from one extreme to the other, with this weekend's game against the Cats forecast to be - as always - in the middle of a torrential downpour.Also this week:-We're finally at the end of the stadium saga (we think)-Cheese has been spotted at the Gabba - and it wasn't Dom-Bricklayers from Broadbeach to celebrate #Zork300And much more!

It was one of the bravest wins in club history, and it's inspired an act of similar bravery from Dom (at least, by his standards) in finally coming through on his premiership tattoo promise. As we celebrate a win to start the season, Dom recaps his time in the tattoo lounge alongside a bunch of the Roar Deal family who also braved the tattoo gun. Plus, we go through the injury fallout of Saturday's Grand Final rematch against the Swans, preview the unfurling of the 2024 premiership flag this Sunday, and celebrate the return to form of Zac Bailey. Also this week:-Our first Roar Deal Medal votes for 2025-Mike talks through Gout Gout's historic run over the weekend-The bizarreness of going to the Gabba in the morningAnd much more!

Instead of celebrating the unfurling of the 2024 flag at the Gabba, we've all spent the weekend locked indoors due to Cyclone Alfred. Now, with the clouds parting and the recovery underway, we finally have some footy to look forward to in Saturday's Grand Final rematch. To help us set the scene, the club's Personal Excellence & Wellbeing Manager Andrew Crowell joins us in-studio to reflect on the 2024 premiership, the off-field turnaround at the club, and how they've navigated the challenges of the cyclone. Also this week:-Our Roar Deal studios have survived minor flooding-The AFL have changed the McClelland trophy Rules-Dom's tattoo might finally be happeningAnd much more!

The 2025 season may be only a couple of days away, but unfortunately, Brisbane's first cyclone in 51 years is too. This week on the Roar Deal, we talk through the massive weather dilemma facing the AFL, with the season opener in doubt for the first time since 2020. The only news bigger than an approaching tropical cyclone is the guest we've got joining us. Premiership captain, dual Brownlow medalist, and four-time Roar Deal medalist Lachie Neale comes in to the Roar Deal studios to talk through the club's 2024 triumph, his friendship with Joe Daniher, and what's fuelling him to go back to back. Also this week:-Lachie's thoughts on Dare To Beat The Bear-Why are no club songs sung by a mixed choir?-The first crystal ball reading for 2025And much more!

Four grand finals, two premierships, and now, one-hundred episodes – it's been a heck of a journey for the new Roar Deal, and we're bringing up the milestone with only one week to go until the footy rollercoaster gets going all over again.To celebrate the century, we talk about the growing Ty Gallop hype, Levi Ashcroft's baptism of fire, and we're also joined by Fox Footy producer Anthony Bitzilis to preview Fox's upcoming 2024 Premiership documentary.Also this week:-What should Ty Gallop's goal song be?-A recap of Lion-inspired pet & kid names-The club's response to the new song pitchAnd much more!

Last year, it was Logan Morris making a big statement in the intraclub matches - now, Ty Gallop has followed his lead. With Joe's spot still wide open heading into season 2025, could Ty be the shock answer we've been looking for?Alongside all the Ty hype, we're joined by the club's Number One Ticket Holder - Triple M Breakfast host Dan Anstey - to talk about his love of the club, the perks that come with his position, and his thoughts on the proposal for a revamped club song. Also this week:-Should the AFL have more themed rounds?-A tattoo artist has been in touch-How should we celebrate episode #100?And much more!

One week to go until the pre-season fixtures begin, but looking at the length of our current injury list, we may be struggling to field a side.This week on the show, we talk through those in the rehab group, those returning, and what impact this interrupted preseason is likely to have on our first month or two of footy in 2025.Also this week:-New stadium ideas keep coming through-What would the second best 22 since 2000 be?-Mike makes the worst joke in Roar Deal historyAnd much more!

February has arrived, and footy is only a month away! Before we look forward, though, we've got a little more looking back to do. The voice of September 2024, 7 commentator Alistair Nicholson, joins us to reflect on his iconic calls of the Giants and Cats finals. Also this week: -Mike Whiting responds to the fierce backlash to his 'Best Team Since 2000' piece -Our thoughts on the Oscar Allen bombshell -An overwhelming response to the new club song suggestion And much more!

How do you follow up the season of dreams? We have no clue, but we're here to give it our best shot! In our first episode for 2025, the Roar Deal returns with the most in-depth season preview imaginable, talking through our predictions for the best 23, the outcome of the stadium review, and our chances of going back to back. Also this week: -What's happened to Joe's mo? -A bold proposal for a shake-up to the club song -We recount our trips around the globe And much more!

To close out the year of dreams for all Lions fans, we are joined by Premiership Coach Chris Fagan alongside 650 other Lions fans at Brisbane Powerhouse for a night we will never forget. Sign up to the Roar Deal Patreon to see the video of this event!

It might have been the year of our dreams, but it ended in a North Melbourne nightmare at Ikon Park. Despite the AFLW Grand Final loss, however, spirits are still high as we celebrate the extraordinary season that was. This week on the show, as we sit together in the Roar Deal studios for the final time in 2024, we look back at our favourite memories from the year, answer your last few questions, and start getting excited about doing it all again next year. Also this week: -Mike's first go at a 2025 Best 22 has dropped -Recapping our brilliant night with Chris Fagan -Our summer holiday plans And much more!

This season of dreams just keeps on delivering, with our powerhouse AFLW team storming home against the Crows to book themselves a spot in Saturday's Grand Final in what is remarkably the club's fifth consecutive Grand Final appearance across the men's & women's competitions. On this episode of the Roar Deal, we celebrate the big win over Adelaide, preview the Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne, and look ahead to Thursday night's live podcast with Chris Fagan.  Also this week: -Mike's report from Day 1 of the men's pre-season -A recap of draft night and the additions of Ashcroft, Marshall, Gallop & Day -Mike gives Dom on-air feedback for the first ever time And much more! 

It's another Crows vs Lions AFLW final, and a third Ashcroft is on his way to the Lions - everything old is new again this week, and we couldn't be more excited about it all! On this episode of the Roar Deal, we preview Saturday's massive prelim and look ahead to Wednesday night's draft. Also this week: -We're a bit mad about the 2025 fixture -Who stole Mike's shoes? -Only one week until our live event with Chris Fagan! And much more!

Another tight away final, and another win! It's a formula that's worked for the Lions so far in 2024, and it's delivered again after a nail-biting finish against the Hawks on Sunday. On this episode of the Roar Deal, Ally Anderson joins us to talk through the joys of the qualifying final victory and the less-exciting turbulent trip home that followed. Also, the 2025 men's fixture is only a few days away, and we react to the news that the Lions have been denied an Adelaide Oval Gather Round fixture for the third year running.  Also this week: -Which emoji is Fages a fan of? -We might have finally settled the walk-on song debate  -A guernsey-related premiership perk we had no idea existed And much more! 

The Roar Deal journey has been filled with so many highlights, but maybe none that have blown us away more than this: only a few days after tickets to our live podcast with Chris Fagan went online, they've already sold out! As the excitement starts to build for November 28, it's just about at fever pitch for the AFLW finals that kick off on Sunday against the Hawks down in Melbourne. We mightn't have second spot or the million dollars, but can we be the first club to win both the men's and women's premierships in the same season? Also this week: -Should the McClelland Trophy prize money be increased? -The Fages walk on music drama continues to cause controversy -The story of Cam Rayner's nanna at the Grand Final And much more!

We haven't even hit November and one of the biggest stories of the off-season has already been resolved, with Cam Rayner shunning free agency to recommit to the Lions until the end of 2031. Alongside celebrating our favourite Cam Rayner moments this week, we also look at the fallout from the Queensland state election and its ramifications for our future home ground, preview a massive final round of the AFLW with the McClelland Trophy on the line, and talk through your entrance song suggestions for our live Chris Fagan podcast. Also this week: -Mike's looked into writing a book about the rise of the Lions -Will Taylor Smith win the AFLW goal kicking award? -The famous South American Bomber Thompson story And much more!

It's been one month since the famous prelim win against the Cats, and the premiership celebrations continue at the Roar Deal. On this episode, we talk through the second half of the newest Brisbane Lions premiership players, looking back at the stories of Charlie Cameron, Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich and many others. Also this week: -We've got a ticket sale date for our Fages live podcast -Our first taste of losing since August -What's happening with Mike's week-by-week tweets? And much more!

Big news Roar Deal Family: we've got Fages! The premiership coach himself is going to join us for a live podcast on November 28. On this week's episode, we talk through our plans for an evening of flag celebrations with Fages at the Powerhouse next month, and give you all the info you'll need about how to get your tickets. Alongside all the Fages fun, we also take a deep dive into the stories of the first half of the newest Brisbane Lions premiership players, review our pre-season predictions, and give an update on the premiership merch. Also this week: -7 wins in a row for the AFLW team -Is there a trade period surprise still coming? (Probably not) -A real life Joe Daniher sighting And much more!

It's been just over a week since the Brisbane Lions won the 2024 AFL Premiership, and for the first time since that brilliant day, we return to the Roar Deal studios to recap all that's happened in the days that have followed. From Chris Fagan taking the Premiership Cup for a walk down Oxford Street to Joe Daniher retiring and everything in between, it's another 2+ hour episode of the podcast enjoying all the gifts that the promised land has to offer. Also this week: -Our chat with Lachie Neale as he wins his fourth Roar Deal Medal -The AFLW side aiming for the perfect end to 2024 -Chris Fagan's cameo appearance on the Zach & Dom radio show And much more!

There have been so many moments in this turbulent journey where we thought this episode may never happen, but here it is - a Premiership special of the Roar Deal. With whatever voice we have left, we talk through a day none of us will ever forget.

As the 2024 Grand Final rapidly approaches, we've returned to Fitzroy's Royal Derby Hotel for a live podcast with Alastair Lynch and Andrew Wellington!

At Easter, things were bleak. On ANZAC Day, things felt catastrophic. And midway through the third quarter in the semi-final, things looked over. And yet, somehow, the Lions have made their way back to another grand final. In this emergency podcast, we break last week's record podcast length to talk through every detail of a night none of us will ever forget at the MCG, and the opportunity for Grand Final redemption suddenly in front of us.  Also this week: -Our response to David King's SEN challenge -What the Roar Deal Grand Final week will look like -Lachie's Brownlow chances And much more!

We've all experienced so much together along the way as Lions fans, but never anything quite like that. We found ourselves 44 points down late in the third quarter in an away semi-final, and yet, somehow, we are still alive and preparing to take on the Cats in this week's preliminary final. In the longest ever episode of the Roar Deal this week, we talk through one of the most remarkable nights in the code's history, savouring each and every extraordinary moment of the comeback and looking ahead to the unlikeliest of grand final appearances that is now only one more win away. Also this week: -The watch party magic continues -The legacy Jarryd Lyons leaves at the club -Our plans for another Roar Deal Grand Final week (if we make it!) And much more!

Even at 60-0 up, we were all still a bit nervous – and, as things played out, not entirely without reason. Still, it was a convincing enough win in the end, and we progress to the semi-final to keep the dream alive. Now, a Giant chance at redemption awaits down in Sydney. They've beaten us in both encounters this season as well as our one finals encounter, so the task couldn't get much harder. We may be doing it without Jack Payne too, with his strong return to senior footy cut short with a first-half injury. Also this week: -Dom's checking in from Charleville -150 games of Oscar McInerney -We're doing another watch party! And much more!

Six months ago, Carlton derailed our season in a 46-point Opening Round comeback that's haunted us all year long. Now, after the most turbulent season in recent memory, we've got the chance to make amends this Saturday in a Gabba elimination final. Is this the beginning of a month we'll never forget? Or do we stand on the precipice of more September sadness? Also this week: -An awful start to the AFLW -We're still fuming about Harris Andrews' AA snub -Stay tuned for a semi-final watch party And much more!

Our last final at the Gabba was against the Blues last September, and we had such a great time we've decided to put on an encore! Before we get there, though, our AFLW flag defence kicks off this Sunday with a Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne. Shannon Campbell joins us to preview a massive season ahead. Also this week: -We react to our five All Australian squad members -Dom accidentally brought the mainstream media spotlight onto Joe Daniher -Could there be a Roar Deal finals-themed watch party in the weeks ahead? And much more!

In 2024, we've gone from high hopes to rock bottom and all the way back again, only for Saturday's heartbreaking loss to Collingwood to send us crashing right back down to despair. This week, the rollercoaster ride of it all has us feeling a little sick, as a season of missed opportunities starts to slip away. We try to make sense of another fast start gone wrong, process a double dose of Collingwood MCG pain, and try to find any reasons for optimism we can. Also this week: -Why does David King hate Chris Fagan? -The two personalities of Joe Daniher -The philosophical argument for abandoning sports And much more!

For the second time this year, GWS have crushed our spirits and put a significant dent in our premiership aspirations in what was an incredibly frustrating loss at the Gabba. Now, with a must-win clash against Collingwood back at the MCG looming, we're feeling both the pressure of a very tight ladder and the joy of very good news, as Levi Ashcroft commits to join the club as a father/son pick before debuting with 35 touches at VFL level. Also this week: -Mike thinks Hippy might go back to defence again this season -Suggestions of unpleasant sounds the Gabba team could play after opposition goals -How can the Lions & the AFL create more in-depth documentary coverage of the code? And much more!

A nearly perfect game against the Saints has taken us to nine in a row, on the cusp of doing something the Lions haven't done since the early 2000s by making it ten straight. The Giants have already crushed our spirits once in 2024 though, and a tough-fought win against the Hawks has them in good form for another attempt. On this week's episode, we talk through the dangerous Giants, try to make sense of what's happened to the Swans, and celebrate the ongoing rise of Cam Rayner. Also this week: -Will Charlie pass down Country Roads? -Dom's conversation with Joe's Dad -Reading the tea leaves for the rest of 2024 And much more!

With virtually no key defenders left and our seven-match winning streak at stake, we needed somebody to step up. And, despite a shaky start, we got exactly what we wished for, with Eric Hipwood holding down the fort against Ben King so that Cam Rayner, Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko could help propel us to - amazingly - second place on the ladder. And now, as the red-hot Saints await, we pause for a moment to reflect on the extraordinary career of Ryan Lester, as Froggy hits 200 games. Also this week... -Dom's embarrassing moment in airport security -The magical power of the tea leaves -What's going on with the first-goal curse? And much more!

All throughout the joys of our six-week-streak, we've been keeping an eye on this Swans matchup for a real litmus test on our 2024 chances. And now, following one of the more thrilling Lions wins of all time, the lid might be just about off. There's only one hitch in the plan - we mightn't have any key defenders left to get us through to September. With the unbeaten (at home) Suns waiting, we talk through all the options the Lions have to fill the enormous Harris Hole. Also this week: -Was Stuart Dew the mastermind behind this win? -Mike talks through what he's most looking forward to at the 2024 Paris Games -The crystal ball gets dropped for the first time ever And much more!

It's been a long way back, but at long last we find ourselves back in the top four for the first time in 2024. And now, the greatest litmus test we could ask for awaits, with the ladder-leading Swans on their way to the Gabba, This week on the show, we talk through Charlie Cameron's suspension in real time, discuss the merits of Brain vs McKenna, and marvel at one of the most remarkable in-season resurrections in recent memory. Also this week: -The first run of merch stock has arrived! -Could Stuart Dew be our secret weapon to beating the Swans? -Our two favourites both feature in the Crystal Ball for the first time ever And much more!

With five wins in a row, the 2024 redemption arc continues moving along! Now, a trip to Perth to take on the Eagles is our final hurdle before we get a crack at the ladder-leading Swans. We talk through the win over the Crows this week, discuss the possible replacements for Brandon Starcevich, and explore the possibility that Lachie Neale might just be sneaking up on a potential third Brownlow medal. Also this week: -Should there be a send-off rule in the AFL? -Our thoughts on future AFL expansion -What's going on with the stats on the Gabba scoreboard? And much more!

Early in the fourth quarter against the Demons, the hope of recent weeks had turned into fear and despair once again, with a dominant Melbourne display threatening to steal our newfound momentum. But after two clutch goals from Kai Lohmann and Hugh McCluggage, the dream remains alive as we continue our climb up the ladder with a night none of us will forget any time soon. This week, we talk through the Demons heart-stopper, and look ahead to the Crows. Also in this episode:    -Dom's incredible Friday in New Zealand -We talk through Chris Fagan's big post-match insight -Is Bruce Reville now our first choice winger? And much more!

Suddenly, the season is alive again! Following an emphatic win over Port Adelaide, the mood amongst Lions fans is higher than it's been in a very long time. And it's about to get even higher, with Friday night's match against Melbourne likely to feature the long-awaited return of Will Ashcroft as we push forward in hope of the unlikeliest of premierships. Also this week: -Logan Morris is finally the rising star -Is Chris Fagan a good hugger? -One possible solution to the lack of recognition for Fitzroy's premierships And much more!

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It's been a long way back from our 0-3 start, but we've finally evened the ledger at 6-6-1 after a (bizarrely) high-scoring win over the Saints. Now, with the home stretch of the season approaching and Will Ashcroft's return almost here, we preview the Lions' trip to Adelaide to take on a Port side just as hungry as we are with so much on the line. Also this week: -The data that proves this season is closer than any other -Dom has the scoop on the Country Roads crisis at the Gabba on Friday night -An update on our mission to have Fitzroy's premierships recognised And much more!

After a spluttering first half of the 2024 season, we headed in to our Round 13 match against the Bulldogs fearing the worst, expecting disappointment, and ready to write off the year entirely. Instead, the Lions delivered their best performance of the season so far, leaving the door to a miracle finals run at least slightly open. In this emergency episode of the podcast, Dom recaps the night he had waited 14 long years for. Following 12 losses in Victoria, he shares his (slightly dusty) perspective on his first time witnessing a Lions win in the state, as the Melbourne curse finally shatters. Also this week: -The Logan Morris hype continues to grow -Mike's thoughts on Stuart Dew's -Our Roar Deal merch line will launch next week! And much more!

After a brief reprieve from what has been a deeply disappointing season so far, we're back for the second half of 2024 with just enough hope that a miracle could lie ahead. Now, a resurgent Bulldogs side are first up in an ominous second half of the year. Which Brisbane Lions side will show up on Friday night? Will our forward line finally start to function? And will we be able to get our first win against the Dogs in Victoria since 2014? Also this week: -Mike's report from the first day of AFLW pre-season -A mid-season draft review -How do we get the AFL to recognise Fitzroy's premierships? And much more!