Brisbane Lions
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The Brisbane Lions are a professional Australian rules football club based in Brisbane, Queensland, that compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's elite competition. Brisbane are the two-time reigning AFL premiers, having won the 2024 Grand Final by 60 points and the 2025 Grand Final by 47 points. The Lions came into existence in 1996 when the AFL expansion club the Brisbane Bears, established in 1987, absorbed the AFL operations of one of the league's foundation clubs, Fitzroy, established in Melbourne, Victoria in 1883. The club's colours of maroon, blue, and gold were drawn from both Fitzroy and the Bears. The club plays its home matches at the Gabba in Brisbane, and its headquarters and training facilities are located at Springfield Central Stadium. The Lions are the most successful AFL club of the 21st century with the best frequency to win a premiership across the entire AFL competition (5 premierships in 29 completed seasons). They appeared in four consecutive grand finals from 2001 to 2004, winning three premierships (2001, 2002, 2003) before again appearing in three consecutive grand finals during the 2020's, finishing as runners-up in 2023, and winning their fourth and fifth premierships in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The Lions were a foundation team in the AFL Women's competition in 2017, and have featured in seven grand finals in that time, winning the premiership in 2021 and again in 2023, finishing runners-up on the other five occasions. They also field a reserves men's team in the Victorian Football League, and operate an under-18s academy which contests Division 2 of the men's and women's underage national championships and the Talent League.
Infobox
Full name
Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club Limited, trading as Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club
Nickname
Lions
After finals
AFL: Premiers
Home-and-away season
AFL: 3rd
Leading goalkicker
AFL: Logan Morris (53)
Best and fairest
AFL: Josh Dunkley
Founded
1 November 1996 From the incorporated AFL operations of: Fitzroy Football Club (formed 1883) Brisbane Bears (formed 1987)
Colours
mw- Maroon Blue Gold
Competition
AFL: Senior menAFLW: Senior womenVFL: Reserves men
Chairperson
Andrew Wellington
CEO
Sam Graham
Coach
AFL: Chris FaganAFLW: Craig StarcevichVFL: Ben Hudson
Captain(s)
AFL: Harris Andrews and Lachie NealeAFLW: Breanna Koenen
Number-one ticket holder(s)
Dan AnsteyAbby Coleman
Premierships
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Ground
AFL: The Gabba (1997–present)AFLW: Springfield Central Stadium (8,000)VFL: Springfield Central Stadium
Training ground
Springfield Central Stadium (2022–present)
Official website
lions.com.au
Tables
· Membership base and sponsorship › Non-playing/coaching staff
Sam Graham
Sam Graham
Name
Sam Graham
Position
Chief executive officer
Andrew Wellington
Andrew Wellington
Name
Andrew Wellington
Position
Chairman
Sarah Kelly
Sarah Kelly
Name
Sarah Kelly
Position
Deputy chairman
Tim Forrester
Tim Forrester
Name
Tim Forrester
Position
Directors
Dean Gibson
Dean Gibson
Name
Dean Gibson
Maxine Horne
Maxine Horne
Name
Maxine Horne
Cyril Jinks
Cyril Jinks
Name
Cyril Jinks
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
Name
Chris Johnson
Leigh Matthews
Leigh Matthews
Name
Leigh Matthews
Mick Power
Mick Power
Name
Mick Power
Cathie Reid
Cathie Reid
Name
Cathie Reid
Danny Daly
Danny Daly
Name
Danny Daly
Position
General Manager of Football
Dom Ambrogio
Dom Ambrogio
Name
Dom Ambrogio
Position
List Manager
Andrew Crowell
Andrew Crowell
Name
Andrew Crowell
Position
Personal excellence and wellbeing manager
Damien Austin
Damien Austin
Name
Damien Austin
Position
Head of high performance
Stephen Conole
Stephen Conole
Name
Stephen Conole
Position
National recruiting manager
Leon Harris
Leon Harris
Name
Leon Harris
Position
Recruiter
Shane Rogers
Shane Rogers
Name
Shane Rogers
Position
Pro scout
| Name | Position |
| Sam Graham | Chief executive officer |
| Andrew Wellington | Chairman |
| Sarah Kelly | Deputy chairman |
| Tim Forrester | Directors |
| Dean Gibson | |
| Maxine Horne | |
| Cyril Jinks | |
| Chris Johnson | |
| Leigh Matthews | |
| Mick Power | |
| Cathie Reid | |
| Danny Daly | General Manager of Football |
| Dom Ambrogio | List Manager |
| Andrew Crowell | Personal excellence and wellbeing manager |
| Damien Austin | Head of high performance |
| Stephen Conole | National recruiting manager |
| Leon Harris | Recruiter |
| Shane Rogers | Pro scout |
· Membership base and sponsorship › Sponsorship › AFL
1997–98
1997–98
Year
1997–98
Kit Manufacturer
Puma
Major Sponsor
Carlton & United Breweries
Shorts Sponsor
Spam
Back Sponsor
Coca-Cola
1999
1999
Year
1999
Kit Manufacturer
Devine Homes
2000
2000
Year
2000
Kit Manufacturer
AAPT
Major Sponsor
Spam
Shorts Sponsor
Cellular One
2001
2001
Year
2001
Kit Manufacturer
Russell Athletic
Major Sponsor
Bio Organics Vitamins
Shorts Sponsor
AAPT Cellular One
2002
2002
Year
2002
Kit Manufacturer
AAMI
2003–06
2003–06
Year
2003–06
Kit Manufacturer
AAPT
2007
2007
Year
2007
Kit Manufacturer
Puma
Major Sponsor
Vodafone
Shorts Sponsor
Vodafone
2008
2008
Year
2008
Kit Manufacturer
HBA
2009
2009
Year
2009
Kit Manufacturer
MBF
2010
2010
Year
2010
Kit Manufacturer
Bank of Queensland (Home) Conergy (Away)
Major Sponsor
Conergy (Home) Bank of Queensland (Away)
2011–12
2011–12
Year
2011–12
Kit Manufacturer
Kooga
Major Sponsor
Bupa
2013
2013
Year
2013
Kit Manufacturer
Vero Insurance (Home) National Storage (Away)
Major Sponsor
National Storage (Home) Vero Insurance (Away)
2014
2014
Year
2014
Kit Manufacturer
BLK
Major Sponsor
TechnologyOne
2015
2015
Year
2015
Kit Manufacturer
Garuda Indonesia
2016
2016
Year
2016
Kit Manufacturer
Vero Insurance (Home) Camperdown Dairy International (Away)
Major Sponsor
–
Shorts Sponsor
Camperdown Dairy International (Home) Vero Insurance (Away)
2017
2017
Year
2017
Kit Manufacturer
Majestic Athletic
Major Sponsor
XXXX
2018
2018
Year
2018
Kit Manufacturer
Vero Insurance (Home) Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Away)
Major Sponsor
Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Home) Vero Insurance (Away)
2019
2019
Year
2019
Kit Manufacturer
Neds (Home) Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Away)
Major Sponsor
The Coffee Club
Shorts Sponsor
Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Home) Neds (Away)
2020
2020
Year
2020
Kit Manufacturer
Classic Sportswear
Major Sponsor
XL Express (Home) Neds (Away)
Shorts Sponsor
Neds (Home) XL Express (Away)
2021
2021
Year
2021
Kit Manufacturer
Taubmans
2022
2022
Year
2022
Kit Manufacturer
XL Express (Home) Youi (Away)
Major Sponsor
Youi (Home) XL Express (Away)
Shorts Sponsor
Hyundai
2023–
2023–
Year
2023–
Kit Manufacturer
New Balance
Major Sponsor
Caltex (Home) Youi (Away)
Shorts Sponsor
XXXX
Back Sponsor
Youi (Home) Caltex (Away)
Above number sponsor
McDonald's
| Year | Kit Manufacturer | Major Sponsor | Shorts Sponsor | Back Sponsor | Above number sponsor | Neckline sponsor |
| 1997–98 | Puma | Carlton & United Breweries | Spam | Coca-Cola | ||
| 1999 | Devine Homes | |||||
| 2000 | AAPT | Spam | Cellular One | |||
| 2001 | Russell Athletic | Bio Organics Vitamins | AAPT Cellular One | |||
| 2002 | AAMI | |||||
| 2003–06 | AAPT | |||||
| 2007 | Puma | Vodafone | Vodafone | |||
| 2008 | HBA | |||||
| 2009 | MBF | |||||
| 2010 | Bank of Queensland (Home) Conergy (Away) | Conergy (Home) Bank of Queensland (Away) | ||||
| 2011–12 | Kooga | Bupa | ||||
| 2013 | Vero Insurance (Home) National Storage (Away) | National Storage (Home) Vero Insurance (Away) | ||||
| 2014 | BLK | TechnologyOne | ||||
| 2015 | Garuda Indonesia | |||||
| 2016 | Vero Insurance (Home) Camperdown Dairy International (Away) | – | Camperdown Dairy International (Home) Vero Insurance (Away) | |||
| 2017 | Majestic Athletic | XXXX | ||||
| 2018 | Vero Insurance (Home) Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Away) | Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Home) Vero Insurance (Away) | ||||
| 2019 | Neds (Home) Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Away) | The Coffee Club | Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Home) Neds (Away) | |||
| 2020 | Classic Sportswear | XL Express (Home) Neds (Away) | Neds (Home) XL Express (Away) | |||
| 2021 | Taubmans | |||||
| 2022 | XL Express (Home) Youi (Away) | Youi (Home) XL Express (Away) | Hyundai | |||
| 2023– | New Balance | Caltex (Home) Youi (Away) | XXXX | Youi (Home) Caltex (Away) | McDonald's |
· Membership base and sponsorship › Sponsorship › AFL Women's
2017
2017
Year
2017
Kit Manufacturer
Cotton On
Major Sponsor
Hyundai
Shorts Sponsor
Austraffic
Back Sponsor
Hyundai
Above number sponsor
–
2018
2018
Year
2018
Kit Manufacturer
Bond University
2019–20
2019–20
Year
2019–20
Kit Manufacturer
Icon Group
2021
2021
Year
2021
Kit Manufacturer
Price Attack
2022 S6
2022 S6
Year
2022 S6
Kit Manufacturer
Hastings Deering
2022 S7–23
2022 S7–23
Year
2022 S7–23
Kit Manufacturer
BMD
2024–
2024–
Year
2024–
Kit Manufacturer
Youi
| Year | Kit Manufacturer | Major Sponsor | Shorts Sponsor | Back Sponsor | Above number sponsor |
| 2017 | Cotton On | Hyundai | Austraffic | Hyundai | – |
| 2018 | Bond University | ||||
| 2019–20 | Icon Group | ||||
| 2021 | Price Attack | ||||
| 2022 S6 | Hastings Deering | ||||
| 2022 S7–23 | BMD | ||||
| 2024– | Youi |
· Honours › Club honours
Competition
Competition
Premierships
Competition
Premierships
Team
Premierships
Wins
Premierships
Seasons Won
Australian Football League
Australian Football League
Premierships
Australian Football League
Premierships
Men's Seniors
Premierships
5
Premierships
2001, 2002, 2003, 2024, 2025
AFL Women's
AFL Women's
Premierships
AFL Women's
Premierships
Women's Seniors
Premierships
2
Premierships
2021, 2023
Queensland Australian Football League (1998–2010)
Queensland Australian Football League (1998–2010)
Premierships
Queensland Australian Football League (1998–2010)
Premierships
Reserves
Premierships
1
Premierships
2001
North East Australian Football League (2011–2019)
North East Australian Football League (2011–2019)
Premierships
North East Australian Football League (2011–2019)
Premierships
4
Premierships
2012, 2013, 2017, 2019
Victorian Football League (2021–)
Victorian Football League (2021–)
Premierships
Victorian Football League (2021–)
Premierships
0
Premierships
Nil
Other titles and honours
Other titles and honours
Premierships
Other titles and honours
AFL pre-season competition
AFL pre-season competition
Premierships
AFL pre-season competition
Premierships
Men's Seniors
Premierships
1
Premierships
2013
AFLX Tournament
AFLX Tournament
Premierships
AFLX Tournament
Premierships
Men's Seniors
Premierships
1
Premierships
2018
McClelland Trophy
McClelland Trophy
Premierships
McClelland Trophy
Premierships
Multiple
Premierships
1
Premierships
2025
Finishing positions
Finishing positions
Premierships
Finishing positions
Australian Football League
Australian Football League
Premierships
Australian Football League
Premierships
Minor premiership
Premierships
0
Premierships
Nil
Grand Finalist
Grand Finalist
Premierships
Grand Finalist
Premierships
2
Premierships
2004, 2023
Wooden spoons
Wooden spoons
Premierships
Wooden spoons
Premierships
2
Premierships
1998, 2017
AFL Women's
AFL Women's
Premierships
AFL Women's
Premierships
Minor premiership
Premierships
2
Premierships
2017, 2022 (S7)
Grand Finalist
Grand Finalist
Premierships
Grand Finalist
Premierships
5
Premierships
2017, 2018, 2022 (S7), 2024, 2025
| Premierships | |||
| Competition | Team | Wins | Seasons Won |
| Australian Football League | Men's Seniors | 5 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2024, 2025 |
| AFL Women's | Women's Seniors | 2 | 2021, 2023 |
| Queensland Australian Football League (1998–2010) | Reserves | 1 | 2001 |
| North East Australian Football League (2011–2019) | 4 | 2012, 2013, 2017, 2019 | |
| Victorian Football League (2021–) | 0 | Nil | |
| Other titles and honours | |||
| AFL pre-season competition | Men's Seniors | 1 | 2013 |
| AFLX Tournament | Men's Seniors | 1 | 2018 |
| McClelland Trophy | Multiple | 1 | 2025 |
| Finishing positions | |||
| Australian Football League | Minor premiership | 0 | Nil |
| Grand Finalist | 2 | 2004, 2023 | |
| Wooden spoons | 2 | 1998, 2017 | |
| AFL Women's | Minor premiership | 2 | 2017, 2022 (S7) |
| Grand Finalist | 5 | 2017, 2018, 2022 (S7), 2024, 2025 | |
· Honours › Individual › Hall of Fame › Legends
Haydn Bunton Sr.
Haydn Bunton Sr.
Name
Haydn Bunton Sr.
Year inducted as inductee
N/A
Year inducted as legend
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray
Name
Kevin Murray
Year inducted as inductee
N/A
Year inducted as legend
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Michael Voss
Michael Voss
Name
Michael Voss
Year inducted as inductee
2012
Year inducted as legend
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Garry Wilson
Garry Wilson
Name
Garry Wilson
Year inducted as inductee
2012
Year inducted as legend
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Simon Black
Simon Black
Name
Simon Black
Year inducted as inductee
N/A
Year inducted as legend
2023
Jonathan Brown
Jonathan Brown
Name
Jonathan Brown
Year inducted as inductee
2019
Year inducted as legend
2023
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
| Name | Year inducted as inductee | Year inducted as legend | Reference | Hall of Fame profile |
| Haydn Bunton Sr. | N/A | 2012 | Profile | |
| Kevin Murray | N/A | 2012 | Profile | |
| Michael Voss | 2012 | 2014 | Profile | |
| Garry Wilson | 2012 | 2016 | Profile | |
| Simon Black | N/A | 2023 | ||
| Jonathan Brown | 2019 | 2023 | Profile |
· Honours › Individual › Hall of Fame › Inductees
Marcus Ashcroft
Marcus Ashcroft
Name
Marcus Ashcroft
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Fred Hughson
Fred Hughson
Name
Fred Hughson
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Nigel Lappin
Nigel Lappin
Name
Nigel Lappin
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Justin Leppitsch
Justin Leppitsch
Name
Justin Leppitsch
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Alastair Lynch
Alastair Lynch
Name
Alastair Lynch
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Leigh Matthews
Leigh Matthews
Name
Leigh Matthews
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Jack Moriarty
Jack Moriarty
Name
Jack Moriarty
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
John Murphy
John Murphy
Name
John Murphy
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Percy Parratt
Percy Parratt
Name
Percy Parratt
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Bernie Quinlan
Bernie Quinlan
Name
Bernie Quinlan
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Paul Roos
Paul Roos
Name
Paul Roos
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Allan Ruthven
Allan Ruthven
Name
Allan Ruthven
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Bill Stephen
Bill Stephen
Name
Bill Stephen
Year inducted
2012
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Norm Brown
Norm Brown
Name
Norm Brown
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Shaun Hart
Shaun Hart
Name
Shaun Hart
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
George Holden
George Holden
Name
George Holden
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
Name
Chris Johnson
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Harold McLennan
Harold McLennan
Name
Harold McLennan
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Roger Merrett
Roger Merrett
Name
Roger Merrett
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Chris Scott
Chris Scott
Name
Chris Scott
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Bill Walker
Bill Walker
Name
Bill Walker
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Darryl White
Darryl White
Name
Darryl White
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Len Wigraft
Len Wigraft
Name
Len Wigraft
Year inducted
2014
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Jason Akermanis
Jason Akermanis
Name
Jason Akermanis
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
George Coates
George Coates
Name
George Coates
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Jimmy Freake
Jimmy Freake
Name
Jimmy Freake
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Norm Johnstone
Norm Johnstone
Name
Norm Johnstone
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Gary Pert
Gary Pert
Name
Gary Pert
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Luke Power
Luke Power
Name
Luke Power
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Matt Rendell
Matt Rendell
Name
Matt Rendell
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Arthur Wilson
Arthur Wilson
Name
Arthur Wilson
Year inducted
2016
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Frank Curcio
Frank Curcio
Name
Frank Curcio
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Alan Gale
Alan Gale
Name
Alan Gale
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Andrew Ireland
Andrew Ireland
Name
Andrew Ireland
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Warwick Irwin
Warwick Irwin
Name
Warwick Irwin
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Richard Osborne
Richard Osborne
Name
Richard Osborne
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Robert Walls
Robert Walls
Name
Robert Walls
Year inducted
2019
Hall of Fame profile
Profile
Daniel Bradshaw
Daniel Bradshaw
Name
Daniel Bradshaw
Year inducted
2023
Mick Grace
Mick Grace
Name
Mick Grace
Year inducted
2023
Clark Keating
Clark Keating
Name
Clark Keating
Year inducted
2023
Michael McLean
Michael McLean
Name
Michael McLean
Year inducted
2023
Craig McRae
Craig McRae
Name
Craig McRae
Year inducted
2023
Harvey Merrigan
Harvey Merrigan
Name
Harvey Merrigan
Year inducted
2023
Mal Michael
Mal Michael
Name
Mal Michael
Year inducted
2023
Martin Pike
Martin Pike
Name
Martin Pike
Year inducted
2023
Wilfred "Chicken" Smallhorn
Wilfred "Chicken" Smallhorn
Name
Wilfred "Chicken" Smallhorn
Year inducted
2023
| Name | Year inducted | Reference | Hall of Fame profile |
| Marcus Ashcroft | 2012 | Profile | |
| Fred Hughson | 2012 | Profile | |
| Nigel Lappin | 2012 | Profile | |
| Justin Leppitsch | 2012 | Profile | |
| Alastair Lynch | 2012 | Profile | |
| Leigh Matthews | 2012 | Profile | |
| Jack Moriarty | 2012 | Profile | |
| John Murphy | 2012 | Profile | |
| Percy Parratt | 2012 | Profile | |
| Bernie Quinlan | 2012 | Profile | |
| Paul Roos | 2012 | Profile | |
| Allan Ruthven | 2012 | Profile | |
| Bill Stephen | 2012 | Profile | |
| Norm Brown | 2014 | Profile | |
| Shaun Hart | 2014 | Profile | |
| George Holden | 2014 | Profile | |
| Chris Johnson | 2014 | Profile | |
| Harold McLennan | 2014 | Profile | |
| Roger Merrett | 2014 | Profile | |
| Chris Scott | 2014 | Profile | |
| Bill Walker | 2014 | Profile | |
| Darryl White | 2014 | Profile | |
| Len Wigraft | 2014 | Profile | |
| Jason Akermanis | 2016 | Profile | |
| George Coates | 2016 | Profile | |
| Jimmy Freake | 2016 | Profile | |
| Norm Johnstone | 2016 | Profile | |
| Gary Pert | 2016 | Profile | |
| Luke Power | 2016 | Profile | |
| Matt Rendell | 2016 | Profile | |
| Arthur Wilson | 2016 | Profile | |
| Frank Curcio | 2019 | Profile | |
| Alan Gale | 2019 | Profile | |
| Andrew Ireland | 2019 | Profile | |
| Warwick Irwin | 2019 | Profile | |
| Richard Osborne | 2019 | Profile | |
| Robert Walls | 2019 | Profile | |
| Daniel Bradshaw | 2023 | ||
| Mick Grace | 2023 | ||
| Clark Keating | 2023 | ||
| Michael McLean | 2023 | ||
| Craig McRae | 2023 | ||
| Harvey Merrigan | 2023 | ||
| Mal Michael | 2023 | ||
| Martin Pike | 2023 | ||
| Wilfred "Chicken" Smallhorn | 2023 |
· Club facts › Coaches (men's)
1
1
No.
1
Coach
John Northey
P
34
W
12
L
21
D
1
W%
35.29
Years
1997–1998
2
2
No.
2
Coach
Roger Merrett
P
11
W
3
L
7
D
1
W%
27.27
Years
1998
3
3
No.
3
Coach
Leigh Matthews
P
237
W
142
L
92
D
3
W%
59.92
Years
1999–2008
4
4
No.
4
Coach
John Blakey
P
1
W
0
L
1
D
0
W%
0.00
Years
2005
5
5
No.
5
Coach
Michael Voss
P
109
W
43
L
65
D
1
W%
39.45
Years
2009–2013
6
6
No.
6
Coach
Mark Harvey
P
3
W
2
L
1
D
0
W%
66.67
Years
2013
7
7
No.
7
Coach
Justin Leppitsch
P
66
W
14
L
52
D
0
W%
21.21
Years
2014–2016
8
8
No.
8
Coach
Chris Fagan
P
216
W
129
L
85
D
2
W%
59.72
Years
2017–present
| No. | Coach | P | W | L | D | W% | Years |
| 1 | John Northey | 34 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 35.29 | 1997–1998 |
| 2 | Roger Merrett | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 27.27 | 1998 |
| 3 | Leigh Matthews | 237 | 142 | 92 | 3 | 59.92 | 1999–2008 |
| 4 | John Blakey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 2005 |
| 5 | Michael Voss | 109 | 43 | 65 | 1 | 39.45 | 2009–2013 |
| 6 | Mark Harvey | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | 2013 |
| 7 | Justin Leppitsch | 66 | 14 | 52 | 0 | 21.21 | 2014–2016 |
| 8 | Chris Fagan | 216 | 129 | 85 | 2 | 59.72 | 2017–present |
· Club facts › Coaches (women's)
1
1
No.
1
Coach
Craig Starcevich
P
25
W
14
L
10
D
1
W%
56.00
Years
2017–
2
2
No.
2
Coach
Daniel Merrett
P
1
W
0
L
0
D
1
W%
0.00
Years
2020
| No. | Coach | P | W | L | D | W% | Years |
| 1 | Craig Starcevich | 25 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 56.00 | 2017– |
| 2 | Daniel Merrett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 2020 |
· Club facts › Captains (men's)
Alastair Lynch
Alastair Lynch
Captain
Alastair Lynch
Season(s)
1997–2000 (co-captain)
Michael Voss
Michael Voss
Captain
Michael Voss
Season(s)
1997–2000 (co-captain)2001–2006 (sole captain)
Achievements
3× AFL premiership captain: 2001, 2002, 2003
2× All-Australian captain: 2002, 2003
4× AFLPA best captain: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Australian Football Hall of Fame
Simon Black
Simon Black
Captain
Simon Black
Season(s)
2007–2008 (co-captain)
Jonathan Brown
Jonathan Brown
Captain
Jonathan Brown
Season(s)
2007–2008 (co-captain)2009–2012 (sole captain)2013 (co-captain)
Achievements
2× AFLPA best captain: 2007, 2009
All-Australian vice-captain: 2007
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson
Captain
Chris Johnson
Season(s)
2007 (co-captain)
Nigel Lappin
Nigel Lappin
Captain
Nigel Lappin
Season(s)
2007–2008 (co-captain)
Achievements
Australian Football Hall of Fame
Luke Power
Luke Power
Captain
Luke Power
Season(s)
2007–2008 (co-captain)
Jed Adcock
Jed Adcock
Captain
Jed Adcock
Season(s)
2013 (co-captain)2014 (sole captain)
Tom Rockliff
Tom Rockliff
Captain
Tom Rockliff
Season(s)
2015–2016
Dayne Beams
Dayne Beams
Captain
Dayne Beams
Season(s)
2017–2018
Dayne Zorko
Dayne Zorko
Captain
Dayne Zorko
Season(s)
2018–2022
Lachie Neale
Lachie Neale
Captain
Lachie Neale
Season(s)
2023– (co-captain)
Achievements
2x Ron Barassi Medalist (AFL premiership captain): 2024, 2025
Harris Andrews
Harris Andrews
Captain
Harris Andrews
Season(s)
2023– (co-captain)
Achievements
2x Ron Barassi Medalist (AFL premiership captain): 2024, 2025
| Captain | Image | Season(s) | Achievements |
| Alastair Lynch | | 1997–2000 (co-captain) | |
| Michael Voss | | 1997–2000 (co-captain)2001–2006 (sole captain) | 3× AFL premiership captain: 2001, 2002, 2003 2× All-Australian captain: 2002, 2003 4× AFLPA best captain: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Australian Football Hall of Fame |
| Simon Black | | 2007–2008 (co-captain) | |
| Jonathan Brown | | 2007–2008 (co-captain)2009–2012 (sole captain)2013 (co-captain) | 2× AFLPA best captain: 2007, 2009 All-Australian vice-captain: 2007 |
| Chris Johnson | | 2007 (co-captain) | |
| Nigel Lappin | 2007–2008 (co-captain) | Australian Football Hall of Fame | |
| Luke Power | | 2007–2008 (co-captain) | |
| Jed Adcock | | 2013 (co-captain)2014 (sole captain) | |
| Tom Rockliff | | 2015–2016 | |
| Dayne Beams | | 2017–2018 | |
| Dayne Zorko | | 2018–2022 | |
| Lachie Neale | | 2023– (co-captain) | 2x Ron Barassi Medalist (AFL premiership captain): 2024, 2025 |
| Harris Andrews | | 2023– (co-captain) | 2x Ron Barassi Medalist (AFL premiership captain): 2024, 2025 |
· Club facts › Captains (women's)
Emma Zielke
Emma Zielke
Captain
Emma Zielke
Season(s)
2017–2018, 2020–2021
Achievements
AFLW premiership captain: 2021
Leah Kaslar
Leah Kaslar
Captain
Leah Kaslar
Season(s)
2019
Breanna Koenen
Breanna Koenen
Captain
Breanna Koenen
Season(s)
2022–present
Achievements
AFLW premiership captain: 2023
| Captain | Image | Season(s) | Achievements |
| Emma Zielke | | 2017–2018, 2020–2021 | AFLW premiership captain: 2021 |
| Leah Kaslar | | 2019 | |
| Breanna Koenen | | 2022–present | AFLW premiership captain: 2023 |
· Club facts › Biggest home crowds
1
1
Rank
1
Crowd
37,478
Round, Season
QF2, 2019
Result
Loss
Opponent
Richmond
Brisbane Lions
8.17 (65)
Opposition
18.4 (112)
Margin
−47
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
2
2
Rank
2
Crowd
37,224
Round, Season
15, 2005
Result
Win
Opponent
Collingwood
Brisbane Lions
19.19 (133)
Opposition
7.13 (55)
Margin
+78
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
3
3
Rank
3
Crowd
37,032
Round, Season
PF2, 2001
Result
Win
Opponent
Richmond
Brisbane Lions
20.16 (136)
Opposition
10.8 (68)
Margin
+68
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
4
4
Rank
4
Crowd
36,803
Round, Season
4, 2003
Result
Win
Opponent
Collingwood
Brisbane Lions
14.11 (95)
Opposition
11.15 (81)
Margin
+14
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
5
5
Rank
5
Crowd
36,780
Round, Season
2, 2010
Result
Win
Opponent
Carlton
Brisbane Lions
16.11 (107)
Opposition
12.16 (88)
Margin
+19
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
6
6
Rank
6
Crowd
36,628
Round, Season
SF2, 2025
Result
Win
Opponent
Gold Coast
Brisbane Lions
14.16 (100)
Opposition
6.11 (47)
Margin
+53
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
7
7
Rank
7
Crowd
36,467
Round, Season
3, 2004
Result
Win
Opponent
Collingwood
Brisbane Lions
21.11 (137)
Opposition
12.5 (77)
Margin
+60
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
8
8
Rank
8
Crowd
36,197
Round, Season
1, 2003
Result
Win
Opponent
Essendon
Brisbane Lions
14.20 (104)
Opposition
8.13 (61)
Margin
+43
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
9
9
Rank
9
Crowd
36,149
Round, Season
10, 2001
Result
Win
Opponent
Essendon
Brisbane Lions
15.12 (102)
Opposition
10.14 (74)
Margin
+28
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
10
10
Rank
10
Crowd
36,077
Round, Season
17, 2005
Result
Win
Opponent
Essendon
Brisbane Lions
17.12 (114)
Opposition
14.17 (101)
Margin
+13
Venue
The Gabba
Day/Night/Twilight
Night
| Rank | Crowd | Round, Season | Result | Opponent | Brisbane Lions | Opposition | Margin | Venue | Day/Night/Twilight |
| 1 | 37,478 | QF2, 2019 | Loss | Richmond | 8.17 (65) | 18.4 (112) | −47 | The Gabba | Night |
| 2 | 37,224 | 15, 2005 | Win | Collingwood | 19.19 (133) | 7.13 (55) | +78 | The Gabba | Night |
| 3 | 37,032 | PF2, 2001 | Win | Richmond | 20.16 (136) | 10.8 (68) | +68 | The Gabba | Night |
| 4 | 36,803 | 4, 2003 | Win | Collingwood | 14.11 (95) | 11.15 (81) | +14 | The Gabba | Night |
| 5 | 36,780 | 2, 2010 | Win | Carlton | 16.11 (107) | 12.16 (88) | +19 | The Gabba | Night |
| 6 | 36,628 | SF2, 2025 | Win | Gold Coast | 14.16 (100) | 6.11 (47) | +53 | The Gabba | Night |
| 7 | 36,467 | 3, 2004 | Win | Collingwood | 21.11 (137) | 12.5 (77) | +60 | The Gabba | Night |
| 8 | 36,197 | 1, 2003 | Win | Essendon | 14.20 (104) | 8.13 (61) | +43 | The Gabba | Night |
| 9 | 36,149 | 10, 2001 | Win | Essendon | 15.12 (102) | 10.14 (74) | +28 | The Gabba | Night |
| 10 | 36,077 | 17, 2005 | Win | Essendon | 17.12 (114) | 14.17 (101) | +13 | The Gabba | Night |
· Club facts › AFL finishing positions (1997–present)
Premiers
Premiers
Finishing Position
Premiers
Year (Finals in Bold)
2001, 2002, 2003, 2024, 2025
Tally
5
Runner-up
Runner-up
Finishing Position
Runner-up
Year (Finals in Bold)
2004, 2023
Tally
2
3rd
3rd
Finishing Position
3rd
Year (Finals in Bold)
nil
Tally
0
4th
4th
Finishing Position
4th
Year (Finals in Bold)
1999, 2020, 2022
Tally
3
5th
5th
Finishing Position
5th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2000, 2019, 2021
Tally
3
6th
6th
Finishing Position
6th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2009
Tally
1
7th
7th
Finishing Position
7th
Year (Finals in Bold)
nil
Tally
0
8th
8th
Finishing Position
8th
Year (Finals in Bold)
1997
Tally
1
9th
9th
Finishing Position
9th
Year (Finals in Bold)
nil
Tally
0
10th
10th
Finishing Position
10th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2007, 2008
Tally
2
11th
11th
Finishing Position
11th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2005
Tally
1
12th
12th
Finishing Position
12th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2013
Tally
1
13th
13th
Finishing Position
13th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2006, 2010, 2012
Tally
3
14th
14th
Finishing Position
14th
Year (Finals in Bold)
nil
Tally
0
15th
15th
Finishing Position
15th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2011, 2014, 2018
Tally
3
16th
16th
Finishing Position
16th
Year (Finals in Bold)
1998
Tally
1
17th
17th
Finishing Position
17th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2015, 2016
Tally
2
18th
18th
Finishing Position
18th
Year (Finals in Bold)
2017
Tally
1
| Finishing Position | Year (Finals in Bold) | Tally |
| Premiers | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2024, 2025 | 5 |
| Runner-up | 2004, 2023 | 2 |
| 3rd | nil | 0 |
| 4th | 1999, 2020, 2022 | 3 |
| 5th | 2000, 2019, 2021 | 3 |
| 6th | 2009 | 1 |
| 7th | nil | 0 |
| 8th | 1997 | 1 |
| 9th | nil | 0 |
| 10th | 2007, 2008 | 2 |
| 11th | 2005 | 1 |
| 12th | 2013 | 1 |
| 13th | 2006, 2010, 2012 | 3 |
| 14th | nil | 0 |
| 15th | 2011, 2014, 2018 | 3 |
| 16th | 1998 | 1 |
| 17th | 2015, 2016 | 2 |
| 18th | 2017 | 1 |
· Reserves team › Premierships
2001
2001
Year
2001
Competition
QAFL
Opponent
Southport Sharks
Score
13.20 (98) – 13.8 (86)
Venue
Giffin Park
2012
2012
Year
2012
Competition
NEAFL
Opponent
Queanbeyan Tigers
Score
22.12 (144) – 11.9 (75)
Venue
Manuka Oval
2013
2013
Year
2013
Competition
NEAFL
Opponent
Sydney Swans
Score
12.9 (81) – 10.13 (73)
Venue
Graham Road Oval
2017
2017
Year
2017
Competition
NEAFL
Opponent
Sydney Swans
Score
12.13 (85) – 10.22 (82)
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground
2019
2019
Year
2019
Competition
NEAFL
Opponent
Southport Sharks
Score
20.15 (135) – 8.11 (59)
Venue
Fankhauser Reserve
| Year | Competition | Opponent | Score | Venue |
| 2001 | QAFL | Southport Sharks | 13.20 (98) – 13.8 (86) | Giffin Park |
| 2012 | NEAFL | Queanbeyan Tigers | 22.12 (144) – 11.9 (75) | Manuka Oval |
| 2013 | NEAFL | Sydney Swans | 12.9 (81) – 10.13 (73) | Graham Road Oval |
| 2017 | NEAFL | Sydney Swans | 12.13 (85) – 10.22 (82) | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 2019 | NEAFL | Southport Sharks | 20.15 (135) – 8.11 (59) | Fankhauser Reserve |
· Reserves team › Season summaries
1998
1998
Season
1998
Competition
QAFL
W–L–D
Unknown
Ladder position
Unknown
Finals result
Unknown
Coach
Roger Merrett
1999
1999
Season
1999
Competition
Unknown
2000
2000
Season
2000
2001
2001
Season
2001
Competition
Premiers
W–L–D
Craig Brittain
2002
2002
Season
2002
Competition
Unknown
2003
2003
Season
2003
2004
2004
Season
2004
2005
2005
Season
2005
2006
2006
Season
2006
Competition
John Blakey/Daryn Cresswell
2007
2007
Season
2007
Competition
Craig Brittain
2008
2008
Season
2008
Competition
Paul Hudson
2009
2009
Season
2009
Competition
Craig Brittain
2010
2010
Season
2010
Competition
6–12–0
W–L–D
8/10
Ladder position
—
Finals result
Craig McRae
2011
2011
Season
2011
Competition
NEAFL(Northern Conference)
W–L–D
4–13–1
Ladder position
10/10
Finals result
Nathan Clarke
2012
2012
Season
2012
Competition
14–4–0
W–L–D
2/10
Ladder position
Northern Conference PremiersLeague Premiers
2013
2013
Season
2013
Competition
16–2–0
W–L–D
1/10
Ladder position
Northern Conference PremiersLeague Premiers
Finals result
Leigh Harding
2014
2014
Season
2014
Competition
NEAFL
W–L–D
6–12–0
Ladder position
9/14
Finals result
—
2015
2015
Season
2015
Competition
2–16–0
W–L–D
10/11
Ladder position
Shane Woewodin
2016
2016
Season
2016
Competition
3–15–0
W–L–D
10/10
2017
2017
Season
2017
Competition
15–3–0
W–L–D
2/17
Ladder position
Premiers
Finals result
Mitch Hahn
2018
2018
Season
2018
Competition
10–7–1
W–L–D
5/10
Ladder position
Elimination finalists
2019
2019
Season
2019
Competition
18–0–0
W–L–D
1/10
Ladder position
Premiers
2020
2020
Season
2020
Competition
Season cancelled due to COVID-19
2021
2021
Season
2021
Competition
VFL
W–L–D
3–7–0
Ladder position
17/22
Finals result
—
2022
2022
Season
2022
Competition
14–4–0
W–L–D
2/21
Ladder position
Preliminary finalists
2023
2023
Season
2023
Competition
13–4–1
W–L–D
4/21
Ladder position
Preliminary finalists
Finals result
Ben Hudson
2024
2024
Season
2024
Competition
13–5–0
W–L–D
3/21
Ladder position
Preliminary finalists
2025
2025
Season
2025
Competition
11–6–1
W–L–D
6/21
Ladder position
Semi-finalists
| Season | Competition | W–L–D | Ladder position | Finals result | Coach |
| 1998 | QAFL | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Roger Merrett |
| 1999 | Unknown | ||||
| 2000 | |||||
| 2001 | Premiers | Craig Brittain | |||
| 2002 | Unknown | ||||
| 2003 | |||||
| 2004 | |||||
| 2005 | |||||
| 2006 | John Blakey/Daryn Cresswell | ||||
| 2007 | Craig Brittain | ||||
| 2008 | Paul Hudson | ||||
| 2009 | Craig Brittain | ||||
| 2010 | 6–12–0 | 8/10 | — | Craig McRae | |
| 2011 | NEAFL(Northern Conference) | 4–13–1 | 10/10 | Nathan Clarke | |
| 2012 | 14–4–0 | 2/10 | Northern Conference PremiersLeague Premiers | ||
| 2013 | 16–2–0 | 1/10 | Northern Conference PremiersLeague Premiers | Leigh Harding | |
| 2014 | NEAFL | 6–12–0 | 9/14 | — | |
| 2015 | 2–16–0 | 10/11 | Shane Woewodin | ||
| 2016 | 3–15–0 | 10/10 | |||
| 2017 | 15–3–0 | 2/17 | Premiers | Mitch Hahn | |
| 2018 | 10–7–1 | 5/10 | Elimination finalists | ||
| 2019 | 18–0–0 | 1/10 | Premiers | ||
| 2020 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 | ||||
| 2021 | VFL | 3–7–0 | 17/22 | — | |
| 2022 | 14–4–0 | 2/21 | Preliminary finalists | ||
| 2023 | 13–4–1 | 4/21 | Preliminary finalists | Ben Hudson | |
| 2024 | 13–5–0 | 3/21 | Preliminary finalists | ||
| 2025 | 11–6–1 | 6/21 | Semi-finalists | ||
· AFL Women's team › Non-playing/coaching staff
Breeanna Brock
Breeanna Brock
Name
Breeanna Brock
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Zachary Zropf
Zachary Zropf
Name
Zachary Zropf
Position
Football Analyst
Alex Gorman
Alex Gorman
Name
Alex Gorman
Position
Sports Psychologist
Michael Swann
Michael Swann
Name
Michael Swann
Position
Wellbeing Mentor
Matt Green
Matt Green
Name
Matt Green
Position
High Performance Manager
Alice Walker
Alice Walker
Name
Alice Walker
Position
Head of Medical
Jessica Clarey
Jessica Clarey
Name
Jessica Clarey
Position
Physio
Abbey Le Busque
Abbey Le Busque
Name
Abbey Le Busque
Position
Head Trainer
Kieran Miles
Kieran Miles
Name
Kieran Miles
Position
Doctor
| Name | Position |
| Breeanna Brock | Chief Executive Officer |
| Zachary Zropf | Football Analyst |
| Alex Gorman | Sports Psychologist |
| Michael Swann | Wellbeing Mentor |
| Matt Green | High Performance Manager |
| Alice Walker | Head of Medical |
| Jessica Clarey | Physio |
| Abbey Le Busque | Head Trainer |
| Kieran Miles | Doctor |
· AFL Women's team › Season summaries
Season
Season
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Season
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Ladder
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
W–L–D
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Finals
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Coach
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Captain
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Best and fairest
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Leading goalkicker
2017
2017
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2017
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
1st
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
6–0–1
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Runners-up
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emma Zielke
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emily Bates
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Kate McCarthy (9)
2018
2018
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2018
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2nd
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
4–3–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Runners-up
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emma Zielke
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Kate Lutkins
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Jess Wuetschner (13)
2019
2019
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2019
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
4thc/9tho
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2–5–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
DNQ
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Leah Kaslar
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Ally Anderson
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Jess Wuetschner (8)
2020
2020
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2020
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
3rdc/7tho
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
3–2–1
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Qualifying final
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emma Zielke
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emily Bates
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Jesse Wardlaw (9)
2021
2021
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2021
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2nd
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
7–2–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Premiers
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emma Zielke
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Ally Anderson
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Dakota Davidson (16)
2022 (S6)
2022 (S6)
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2022 (S6)
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
3rd
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
8–2–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Preliminary final
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Breanna Koenen
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emily Bates
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Greta Bodey (13)
2022 (S7)
2022 (S7)
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2022 (S7)
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
1st
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
9–1–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Runners-up
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Breanna Koenen
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Emily Bates
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Jesse Wardlaw (22)
2023
2023
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2023
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
4th
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
7–3–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Premiers
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Breanna Koenen
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Ally Anderson
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Dakota Davidson (23)
2024
2024
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
2024
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
3rd
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
9–2–0
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Runners-up
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Craig Starcevich
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Breanna Koenen
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Ally Anderson
Brisbane AFLW honour roll
Taylor Smith (22)
| Brisbane AFLW honour roll | ||||||||
| Season | Ladder | W–L–D | Finals | Coach | Captain | Best and fairest | Leading goalkicker | |
| 2017 | 1st | 6–0–1 | Runners-up | Craig Starcevich | Emma Zielke | Emily Bates | Kate McCarthy (9) | |
| 2018 | 2nd | 4–3–0 | Runners-up | Craig Starcevich | Emma Zielke | Kate Lutkins | Jess Wuetschner (13) | |
| 2019 | 4thc/9tho | 2–5–0 | DNQ | Craig Starcevich | Leah Kaslar | Ally Anderson | Jess Wuetschner (8) | |
| 2020 | 3rdc/7tho | 3–2–1 | Qualifying final | Craig Starcevich | Emma Zielke | Emily Bates | Jesse Wardlaw (9) | |
| 2021 | 2nd | 7–2–0 | Premiers | Craig Starcevich | Emma Zielke | Ally Anderson | Dakota Davidson (16) | |
| 2022 (S6) | 3rd | 8–2–0 | Preliminary final | Craig Starcevich | Breanna Koenen | Emily Bates | Greta Bodey (13) | |
| 2022 (S7) | 1st | 9–1–0 | Runners-up | Craig Starcevich | Breanna Koenen | Emily Bates | Jesse Wardlaw (22) | |
| 2023 | 4th | 7–3–0 | Premiers | Craig Starcevich | Breanna Koenen | Ally Anderson | Dakota Davidson (23) | |
| 2024 | 3rd | 9–2–0 | Runners-up | Craig Starcevich | Breanna Koenen | Ally Anderson | Taylor Smith (22) | |
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