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2017 Brisbane Lions season

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}

{{Use Australian English|date=December 2017}}

{{Infobox AFL club season

| club = Brisbane Lions

| season = 2017

| image =

| imagesize =

| caption =

| president = Bob Sharpless

| coach = Chris Fagan (AFL)
Craig Starcevich (AFLW)

| captain = Dayne Beams (AFL)
Emma Zielke (AFLW)

| home ground = The Gabba (AFL)
{{Nowrap|(Capacity: 42,000)}}
South Pine Sports Complex (AFLW)
{{Nowrap|(Capacity: 3,000)}}

| regularseason comp = AFL season

| regularseason result =

| finals series =

| finals result =

| club b&f =

| best and fairest =

| leading goalscorer =

| highest attendance = 21,749 vs {{AFL Ess}} (Round 2)

| lowest attendance = 11,455 vs {{AFL GWS}} (Round 14)

| average attendance = 16,520

| club membership =

| prevseason = 2016

| nextseason = 2018

}}

The Brisbane Lions' 2017 season was the club's 21st season in the Australian Football League (AFL) and 1st in AFL Women's (AFLW).

AFL

=List changes=

{{Main|2016 AFL draft}}

After suffering a heavy knock to the head at training on January 18, 2016, defender Justin Clarke was ruled out of football indefinitely, eventually retiring due to long-term health concerns.{{cite news|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-03-31/clarkes-future|title=Justin Clarke Reveals Future|date=31 March 2016|website=Lions.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=31 March 2016}} At the end of the 2016 season Trent West and Daniel Merrett both retired as well, Trent due to injury frustrations{{cite news|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-08-15/west-retires|title=Trent West announces his retirement|date=15 August 2016|work=Lions.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=15 August 2016}} and Merrett due to wanting to spend more time with his family.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/brisbane-lions-defender-daniel-merrett-set-to-announce-his-retirement-from-afl/news-story/b715531be8a98422d7bb0a70fe937a34|title=Brisbane Lions defender Daniel Merrett announces his retirement from AFL|last=Niall|first=Jake|date=16 August 2016|work=Fox Sports (Australia)|publisher=News Corp Australia|accessdate=16 August 2016}} The Lions also delisted five players: Hugh Beasley, Billy Evans, Josh McGuinness, Jackson Paine and Josh Watts.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-05/brisbane-lions-delist-five-after-horror-season|title=Brisbane Lions delist five after horror season|last=Whiting|first=Michael|date=5 September 2016|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}}

During the trade period, Brisbane traded Irishman Pearce Hanley to rival club {{AFL GC}} in a complicated three-way trade also involving {{AFL PA}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-18/pearce-hanley-joins-gold-coast-after-complex-trade|title=Hanley joins Suns after complex three-way trade|last=Navaratnam|first=Dinny|date=18 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=18 October 2016}} Out of contract {{AFL Col}} player Jack Frost requested a trade to Brisbane after not managing to play an AFL match in 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-05/jack-frost-set-to-join-lions-on-threeyear-deal|title=Young Pie set to join Lions on three-year deal|last=King|first=Travis|date=5 October 2016|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}} He was traded to Brisbane along with Pick 76 in the 2016 national draft and Collilngwood's third round pick in the 2017 national draft in exchange for Brisbane's third and fourth round picks in the 2017 national draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/jack-frost-heads-to-brisbane-lions-from-collingwood-in-complex-deal|title=Frost heads to Lions from Pies in complex deal|date=20 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=20 October 2016}} After the trade period Brisbane delisted forward Josh Green.{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-25/lions-goalsneak-set-for-greener-pastures-after-delisting|title=Lions delist Tasmanian goalsneak after 81 games|last=Navaratnam|first=Dinny|date=25 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=29 October 2016}}

==Retirements and delistings==

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style="background:#a30046; color: #fdbe57;"

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Player

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Date

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Reason

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Career games

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Career goals

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Ref.

Justin Clarke

| 31 March 2016

| Retired, effective immediately

| 56

| 1

|

Trent West

| 15 August 2016

| Retired, effective at end of season

| 70

| 28

|

Daniel Merrett

| 16 August 2016

| Retired, effective at end of season

| 200

| 70

|

Hugh Beasley

| 5 September 2016

| Delisted

| 6

| 0

|

Billy Evans

| 5 September 2016

| Delisted

| 7

| 1

|

Josh McGuinness

| 5 September 2016

| Delisted

| 0

| 0

|

Jackson Paine

| 5 September 2016

| Delisted

| 16

| 11

|

Josh Watts

| 5 September 2016

| Delisted

| 0

| 0

|

Josh Green

| 25 October 2016

| Delisted

| 98

| 124

|

Jaden McGrath

| 9 November 2016

| Retired

| 3

| 0

| {{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-09/young-lion-jaden-mcgrath-quits-footy-after-losing-desire-to-play|title=Young Lion quits footy after losing desire to play|date=9 November 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=9 November 2016}}

==Trades==

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| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Date

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Gained

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | From

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Lost

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Ref.

13 October 2016

| Pick 3
Pick 16

| {{AFL GWS}}

| Pick 2
Pick 31
Pick 51
Pick 60

| {{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-13/swapfest-sees-giants-land-no2-pick|title=Swap-fest sees Giants land No.2 draft pick|last=Ryan|first=Peter|date=13 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=13 October 2016}}

rowspan=2 | 18 October 2016

| Pick 22

| {{AFL GC}}

| Pearce Hanley

| rowspan=2 |

2017 first round pick (Port Adelaide)

| {{AFL PA}}

| Pick 19

20 October 2016

| Jack Frost
Pick 76
2017 third round pick (Collingwood)

| {{AFL Col}}

| 2017 third round pick (Brisbane)
2017 fourth round pick (Brisbane)

|

==National draft==

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| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Round

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Pick

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Player

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Recruited from

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | League

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Ref.

1

| 3

| Hugh McCluggage

| North Ballarat Rebels

| TAC Cup

| rowspan=6 | {{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-25/indicative-2016-afl-draft-order|title=Final draft order: Every club, every pick|date=25 November 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=25 November 2016}}

1

| 17

| Jarrod Berry

| North Ballarat Rebels

| TAC Cup

2

| 23

| Alex Witherden

| Geelong Falcons

| TAC Cup

2

| 24

| Cedric Cox

| North Ballarat Rebels

| TAC Cup

4

| 55

| Jacob Allison

| Aspley

| NEAFL

5

| 71

| Corey Lyons

| Sandringham Dragons

| TAC Cup

colspan=2 | Rookie elevation

| Archie Smith

| {{AFL BL}}

| AFL

| {{cite news|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-10-19/extension-for-exciting-smith|title=Two-year deal for exciting Smith|last=de Haer|first=Katie|date=19 October 2016|work=Lions.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|accessdate=31 October 2016}}

==Rookie draft==

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style="background:#a30046; color: #fdbe57;"

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Round

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Pick

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Player

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Recruited from

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | League

| style="border: solid #0055a3 2px" | Ref.

1

| 2

| Jake Barrett

| {{AFL GWS}}

| AFL

2

| 20

| Mitch Hinge

| {{SANFL Gle}}

| SANFL

3

| 37

| Oscar McInerney

| {{VFL Cas}}

| VFL

colspan=2 | Category B

| Matt Eagles

| {{VFL NB}}

| VFL

colspan=2 | Category B

| Blake Grewar

| Redland

| NEAFL

=Squad=

{{Rugby league squad

|squadname=Brisbane Lions

|BC1 =#A30046

|FC1 =white

|BC2 =#A30046

|FC2 =white

|source =[http://www.lions.com.au/season/players/senior-players Senior list], [http://www.lions.com.au/season/players/rookie-players Rookie list], [http://www.lions.com.au/season/vero-coaching-group Coaching staff]

|date =25 May 2017

|column1_title=Senior list

|list1a={{Rugby league squad player|no= 1|name=Ben Keays}}

|list2a={{Rugby league squad player|no=22|name=Marco Paparone}}

|column2_title=Rookie list

|list4a={{Rugby league squad player|no=11|name=Cian Hanley (B)}}

|coach=Chris Fagan

|assistant=Dale Tapping (midfield)

|assistant2=Murray Davis (backline)

|assistant3=Ben Hudson (forwards and ruck)

|assistant4=Jed Adcock (assistant midfield)

|assistant5=Danny Daly (football strategy)

|assistant6=Scott Borlace (head of development)

|assistant7=Paul Henriksen (development)

|assistant8=Zane Littlejohn (development)

|assistant9=Mitch Hahn (NEAFL coach)

|legend1=8px Injury list

|legend2=8px Upgraded rookie(s)

|legend3=(B) Category B rookie

}}

=Results=

==Pre-season==

{{See also|2017 JLT Community Series}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=2017 JLT Community Series}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 19 February (3:40 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|0.11.15 (81)|H|{{AFL BL}}|1.7.6 (57)|Kombumerri Park, Merrimac|2,174|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063147/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Thursday, 2 March (7:40 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|1.6.13 (58)|A|{{AFL BL}}|0.10.6 (66)|Etihad Stadium|4,901|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218081739/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/3/wb-v-bl Report] }}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 11 March (3:40 pm)|{{AFL Ade}}|1.20.13 (142)|H|{{AFL BL}}|1.15.4 (103)|Hickinbotham Oval|4,350|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170218080230/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/jlt-community-series/2017/4/adel-v-bl Report] }}

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==Premiership season==

{{See also|2017 AFL season}}

Brisbane started the season with a two-point win over {{AFL GC}} in the first QClash of the season despite Gold Coast fighting back from a 47-point deficit,{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322043043/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 March 2017|title=Match report: Lions hang on for stunning QClash win|last=Whiting|first=Michael|date=25 March 2017|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}} but they went on to lose their next nine matches, going into their bye round with a 1-9 record and on the bottom of the ladder.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/coll-v-bl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403141504/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/coll-v-bl|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 April 2017|title=Match report: Off-target Pies too hot for Lions|last=Schmook|first=Nathan|date=28 May 2017|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}} After the week off they played against top eight side {{AFL Fre}} and won by 57 points to end their losing streak and take the Dockers out of the top eight.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/bl-v-fre|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328221320/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/bl-v-fre|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 March 2017|title=Match report: Lions savage hapless Dockers|last=Whiting|first=Michael|date=10 June 2017|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}} Their form improved somewhat for the rest of the season, winning a total of five games before the final round. Their final match was against {{AFL NM}} with the loser to finish on the bottom of the ladder. When North Melbourne won the match by 51 points, Brisbane secured their first wooden spoon since 1998.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-26/five-talking-points-brisbane-lions-v-north-melbourne|title=Five talking points: Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne|last=Black|first=Sarah|date=26 August 2017|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 1 (QClash)}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 March (6:25 pm)|{{AFL GC}}|14.12 (96)|A|{{AFL BL}}|15.8 (98)|Metricon Stadium|12,710|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170322043043/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/1/gcfc-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 2}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 1 April (6:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|12.12 (84)|A|{{AFL Ess}}|17.9 (111)|Gabba|21,749|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170325205642/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/2/bl-v-ess Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 3}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 9 April (1:10 pm)|{{AFL StK}}|14.23 (107)|H|{{AFL BL}}|11.10 (76)|Etihad Stadium|23,097|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331043209/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/3/stk-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 4 (Easter)}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 April (4:40 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|10.7 (67)|A|{{AFL Ric}}|17.17 (119)|Gabba|21,669|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331110106/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/4/bl-v-rich Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 5 (Anzac Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 22 April (1:45 pm)|{{AFL WB}}|17.20 (122)|H|{{AFL BL}}|14.6 (90)|Etihad Stadium|31,822|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330020521/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/5/wb-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 6}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 29 April (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|10.7 (67)|A|{{AFL PA}}|22.18 (150)|Gabba|13,638|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331032813/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/6/bl-v-port Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 7}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 7 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Syd}}|20.15 (135)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|SCG|25,619|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330043621/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/syd-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 8}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 13 May (1:45 pm)|{{AFL Haw}}|17.11 (113)|H|{{AFL BL}}|11.9 (75)|University of Tasmania Stadium|10,553|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331201928/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/8/haw-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 9}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 20 May (7:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|7.18 (60)|A|{{AFL Ade}}|21.14 (140)|Gabba|13,802|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170315033448/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/9/bl-v-adel Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 10 (Sir Doug Nicholls Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 28 May (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Col}}|18.21 (129)|H|{{AFL BL}}|13.6 (84)|MCG|32,750|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403141504/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/10/coll-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 11}}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 12}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 10 June (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|18.13 (121)|H|{{AFL Fre}}|9.10 (64)|Gabba|11,742|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170328221320/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/12/bl-v-fre Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 13}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 17 June (4:05 pm)|{{AFL PA}}|18.13 (121)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|Adelaide Oval|31,772|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170314024223/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/13/port-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 14}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 24 June (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|12.14 (86)|A|{{AFL GWS}}|22.14 (146)|Gabba|11,455|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402141859/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/14/bl-v-gws Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 15}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 2 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ess}}|11.16 (82)|A|{{AFL BL}}|13.12 (90)|Etihad Stadium|41,246|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402190633/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/15/ess-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 16}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 8 July (7:25 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|11.12 (78)|A|{{AFL Gee}}|25.13 (163)|Gabba|18,769|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330022031/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/16/bl-v-geel Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 17}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 16 July (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Ric}}|16.16 (112)|H|{{AFL BL}}|12.9 (81)|Etihad Stadium|28,188|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402183621/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/17/rich-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 18}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 23 July (4:40 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|17.10 (112)|H|{{AFL Car}}|11.16 (82)|Gabba|18,847|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403074205/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/18/bl-v-carl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 19 (Multicultural Round)}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 30 July (2:40 pm)|{{AFL WC}}|17.11 (113)|H|{{AFL BL}}|6.9 (45)|Domain Stadium|32,652|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331015711/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/19/wce-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 20}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 5 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|13.11 (89)|A|{{AFL WB}}|14.19 (103)|Gabba|16,148|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170403032449/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/20/bl-v-wb Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 21 (QClash)}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 12 August (4:35 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|22.10 (142)|H|{{AFL GC}}|12.12 (84)|Gabba|17,772|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170329081527/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/21/bl-v-gcfc Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 22}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 20 August (1:10 pm)|{{AFL Mel}}|16.8 (104)|H|{{AFL BL}}|14.7 (91)|MCG|30,422|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170331181848/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/22/melb-v-bl Report] }}

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{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 23}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 26 August (2:10 pm)|{{AFL BL}}|11.13 (79)|A|{{AFL NM}}|19.16 (130)|Gabba|15,416|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170402012943/http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/23/bl-v-nmfc Report] }}

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=Ladder=

{{:2017 AFL season|showteam=BRI}}

=Attendances=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center;"

|+ 2017 Brisbane Lions attendances

Club

! Total

! Games

! Avg. per game

! Home total

! Home games

! Home avg.

scope="row" | {{AFL BL}}

| {{#expr: 12710 + 21749 + 23097 + 21669 + 31822 + 13638 + 25619 + 10553 + 13802 + 32750 + 11742 + 31772 + 11455 + 41246 + 18769 + 28188 + 18847 + 32652 + 16148 + 17772 + 30422 + 15416}} || 22 || {{#expr: ((12710 + 21749 + 23097 + 21669 + 31822 + 13638 + 25619 + 10553 + 13802 + 32750 + 11742 + 31772 + 11455 + 41246 + 18769 + 28188 + 18847 + 32652 + 16148 + 17772 + 30422 + 15416) / 22) round 0}} || {{#expr: 21749 + 21669 + 13638 + 13802 + 11742 + 11455 + 18769 + 18847 + 16148 + 17772 + 15416}} || 11 || {{#expr: ((21749 + 21669 + 13638 + 13802 + 11742 + 11455 + 18769 + 18847 + 16148 + 17772 + 15416) / 11) round 0}}

AFL Women's

In May 2016, the club launched a bid to enter a team in the inaugural AFL Women's season in 2017.{{cite news|last1=Burton|first1=Cassie|title=Brisbane Lions submit National AFL Women's League bid|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-05-06/lions-womens-bid|accessdate=25 October 2016|work=Brisbane Lions|publisher=Telstra Media|date=6 May 2016}}

The Brisbane Lions were granted a license on 15 June 2016, becoming one of eight teams to compete in the league's first season. Former AFL Queensland employee Breeanna Brock was appointed to the position of Women’s CEO the following day.{{cite news|last1=Tallon|first1=Steele|title=Brisbane Lions announce Women's CEO|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-06-16/womens-ceo-announced|accessdate=25 October 2016|work=Brisbane Lions|publisher=Telstra Media|date=16 June 2016}}

Tayla Harris and Sabrina Frederick-Traub were the club's first signings, unveiled along with the league's other 14 marquee players on 27 July 2016.{{cite news|last1=Matthews|first1=Bruce|title=Sixteen of the best: women's marquees named|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-27/sixteen-of-the-best-womens-league-marquee-players-named|accessdate=25 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|date=27 July 2016}} A further 23 senior players and two rookie players were added to the club's inaugural list in the league's drafting and signing period. Emma Zielke will captain the team for their inaugural season.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2017-01-05/aflw-captain-named|title = Emma Zielke named as Brisbane Lions' inaugural AFLW Captain| date=5 January 2017 }}

Former Collingwood and Brisbane Bears player and AFL Queensland coach Craig Starcevich was appointed the team's inaugural head coach in June 2016.{{cite news|last1=Whitling|first1=Michael|title=Coup for Lions as inaugural women's coach named|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-22/coup-for-lions-as-inaugural-womens-coach-named|accessdate=25 October 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|date=22 June 2016}} The rest of the coaching team was announced on 8 November 2016 as David Lake as the midfield coach, Daniel Merrett as the backline coach and Brent Staker as the forward coach.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-11-08/aflw-coaching-team|title=Brisbane Lions Women's Coaching Structure Finalised|publisher=Brisbane Lions|date=8 November 2016|accessdate=9 November 2016}}

Existing club sponsor Hyundai, along with Epic Pharmacy, will sponsor the team in 2017.{{cite news|title=Hyundai driving force behind women's team|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-09-26/hyundai-driving-force|accessdate=25 October 2016|work=Brisbane Lion|publisher=Telstra Media|date=26 September 2016}}

The team plays its home games at the South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale.

=2017 squad=

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|source=[http://www.lions.com.au/afl-womens/afl-womens-players Players], [http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-11-08/aflw-coaching-team Coaches]

|date=12 January 2017

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|coach=Craig Starcevich

|assistant=David Lake (midfield)

|assistant2=Daniel Merrett (backline)

|assistant3=Brent Staker (forwards)

}}

=Results=

==2016 Exhibition games==

{{See also|AFL Women's#Women's exhibition games (2013–2016)}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Game 1}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 16 April 2016|{{AFLW|Bri}}|5.8 (38)|H|{{AFL GC}}|3.6 (24)|Gabba|20,041 (D/H)|[http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/2016-04-18/female-lions-take-qclash-bragging-rights Match report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Game 2}}

{{AFLGame| Sunday, 22 May 2016|{{AFLW|Mel}}|14.7 (91)|H|{{AFLW|Bri}}|3.2 (20)|MCG|26,892 (D/H)|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-22/afl-womens-exhibition-series-melbourne-v-brisbane-live Match report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

==2017 Pre-season==

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Trial game}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 21 January (3:05 pm)|{{AFLW|Bri}}|3.10 (28)|H|{{AFLW|GWS}}|2.0 (12)|Coorparoo|1,000|[http://www.lions.com.au/news/2017-01-21/lions-afl-womens-team-claim-first-win Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

==2017 season==

{{See also|2017 AFL Women's season}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 1}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 5 February (5:05 pm)|{{AFLW|Mel}}|1.4 (10)|A|{{AFLW|Bri}}|4.1 (25)|Casey Fields|6,500|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-05/match-report-melbourne-v-brisbane-lions Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 2}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 12 February (4:05 pm)|{{AFLW|Fre}}|3.5 (23)|A|{{AFLW|Bri}}|5.6 (36)|Fremantle Oval|10,000|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-12/match-report-lions-remain-unbeaten-with-gritty-win Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 3}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 18 February (3:35 pm)|{{AFLW|Bri}}|4.3 (27)|H|{{AFLW|Col}}|3.5 (23)|South Pine Sports Complex|5,500|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-18/match-report-lions-continue-their-unbeaten-start Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 4}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 25 February (3:35 pm)|{{AFLW|Bri}}|6.7 (43)|H|{{AFLW|GWS}}|1.3 (9)|South Pine Sports Complex|3,500|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-25/match-report-aflw-lions-v-giants Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 5}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 4 March (6:40 pm)|{{AFLW|Ade}}|4.6 (30)|A|{{AFLW|Bri}}|5.3 (33)|Norwood Oval|12,108|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-04/aflw-match-report-adelaide-v-brisbane-lions Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 6}}

{{AFLGame|Saturday, 11 March (10:05 am)|{{AFLW|Bri}}|2.11 (23)|H|{{AFLW|WB}}|2.4 (16)|South Pine Sports Complex|4,200|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-11/lions-topple-dogs-to-lock-in-aflw-grand-final-spot Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameHeader|title=Round 7}}

{{AFLGame|Sunday, 19 March (3:35 pm)|{{AFLW|Car}}|6.1 (37)|D|{{AFLW|Bri}}|5.7 (37)|Ikon Park|5,801|[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-19/match-report-lions-go-through-season-unbeaten Report]}}

{{AFLGameFooter|notes=}}

{{AFLGameDetailed

| title = 2017 AFL Women's Grand Final

| date = Saturday, 25 March (1:00 pm)

| home team = {{AFLW|Bri}}

| home Q1 = 1.0 (6)

| home Q2 = 2.1 (13)

| home Q3 = 3.3 (21)

| home final = 4.5 (29)

| home goals = Wuetschner 2, Frederick-Traub, Harris

| home best = Bates, Frederick-Traub, Virgo, Kaslar, Hunt, Ashmore

| home injuries = Koenen (ankle)

| home reports =

| winner = A

| away team = {{AFLW|Ade}}

| away Q1 = 2.1 (13)

| away Q2 = 2.7 (19)

| away Q3 = 4.9 (33)

| away final = 4.11 (35)

| away goals = Phillips 2, Gibson, Varnhagen

| away best = Phillips, Randall, Marinoff, Cramey, Gibson, Bevan

| away injuries = Anderson (shoulder)

| away reports =

| venue = Metricon Stadium

| crowd = 15,610

| report = [http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-25/match-report-aflw-grand-final Report]

| umpires =

| BOG award = Best on ground

| BOG winner = Erin Phillips

| broadcast = Seven Network

| anthem = Megan Washington

| notes =

}}

=Ladder=

{{:2017 AFL Women's season|showteam=BRI}}

NEAFL

Brisbane also fielded their reserves team in the North East Australian Football League for the 7th season. They won 15 of their 18 regular season games to finish 2nd on the ladder, then won finals against Sydney University and {{AFL Syd}}'s reserves team to claim their 3rd premiership in the league.{{cite web|url=http://australianfootball.com/seasons/season/neafl/140/premiership%2Bseason/2/2/2017/basic|title=2017 NEAFL Premiership Season|access-date=17 October 2017|website=AustralianFootball.com}}

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|winpoints=4|drawpoints=2

|update=10 September 2017

|source=[http://websites.sportstg.com/comp_info.cgi?a=LADDER&compID=434866&c=1-8334-0-0-0 NEAFL]

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|team2=BL |win_BL=15 |loss_BL=3 |draw_BL=0 |pf_BL=2138 |pa_BL=1373

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|team4=GC |win_GC=10 |loss_GC=8 |draw_GC=0 |pf_GC=1767 |pa_GC=1528

|team5=NT |win_NT=10 |loss_NT=8 |draw_NT=0 |pf_NT=1632 |pa_NT=1673

|team6=ASP |win_ASP=8 |loss_ASP=10 |draw_ASP=0 |pf_ASP=1448 |pa_ASP=1805

|team7=CAN |win_CAN=7 |loss_CAN=11 |draw_CAN=0 |pf_CAN=1158 |pa_CAN=1919

|team8=RED |win_RED=4 |loss_RED=14 |draw_RED=0 |pf_RED=1402 |pa_RED=1927

|team9=SP |win_SP=4 |loss_SP=14 |draw_SP=0 |pf_SP=1257 |pa_SP=1870

|team10=WSU |win_WSU=2 |loss_WSU=16 |draw_WSU=0 |pf_WSU=1251 |pa_WSU=1970

|name_ASP={{NEAFL Asp}}

|name_BL={{NEAFL BL}}

|name_CAN={{NEAFL Can}}

|name_GC={{NEAFL GC}}

|name_NT={{NEAFL NT}}

|name_RED={{NEAFL Red}}

|name_SP={{NEAFL SP}}

|name_SYDS={{NEAFL Syd}}

|name_SYDU={{NEAFL Syduni}}

|name_WSU={{NEAFL WSU}}

|class_rules = 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.

|result1=Q |result2=Q |result3=Q |result4=Q |result5=Q |result6=Q

|col_Q=green2 |

}}

See also

References

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External links

  • [http://www.lions.com.au/ Official website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club]
  • [http://www.afl.com.au Official AFL website]
  • [http://www.afl.com.au/womens Official AFL Women's website]

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