"I got to wear my grandfather’s (Maurice Rioli Snr) No. 17 (guernsey) there and that is something I’ll hold dear to my heart until the day I die." Daniel Rioli is loving his new life at the Gold Coast Suns, but he won't ever forget where he came from 👇

In a major fixturing flaw, Queensland will be without an AFL game for a third of the season. Callum Dick looks at how this came about. MORE 👉 bit.ly/4inx0hD

Who wins the grand final rematch? 🤔 Callum Dick & Lachlan McKirdy analyse the big changes on both sides of the ledger since last year's decider. STORY 👉 bit.ly/424ZIhu

The reigning Norm Smith medallist has sent a warning to the competition ahead of Brisbane's season opener. ✍️ Callum Dick STORY ▶️ bit.ly/3Fzlnpp

Could we see Dev Robertson in defence on Sunday against the Eagles? Named on extended bench and played down back in VFL practice match last weekend. Rookie Will McLachlan also a chance after kicking four goals in that same game.

Can we do something about VFL / VFLW team sheets? There might not be a single Brisbane Lions player in his correct position. For what reason exactly?

Lions premiership player Darcy Wilmot is ready for the world to know more about the “Wilmot Way”. ✍: Callum Dick FULL STORY 👉 bit.ly/4camIPT

Some big names are firming to return for the Suns' MCG clash with Melbourne this weekend. ✍: Callum Dick PREDICTED TEAMS 👉 bit.ly/43RS77k

The Gold Coast Suns have started a “Winning Moments” wall for this season. Damien Hardwick says it was the brain child of assistant Shaun Grigg, who borrowed the idea from the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.

Dayne Zorko is closer to 40 than 30 and playing better football than ever. Callum Dick finds out how. STORY 👉bit.ly/4i7TAdl #AFLTigersLions

After 14 years of poor performances and poaching raids, Suns chairman Bob East has declared his club is now ‘the aggressor’. ✍️ Callum Dick MORE ▶️ bit.ly/44gPgoE

Pink lines at Gold Coast Suns training today. And a makeshift boundary line to represent the smaller dimensions at Lyndoch Oval in the Barossa. #GatherRound

These rope-a-dope Brisbane Lions are something else. Just refuse to be beaten. Welcome back Eric Hipwood.

Most people know Daniel Rioli as one of the AFL’s premier half-back flankers. But he has surged in popularity off-field thanks to the success of his fishing and lifestyle channel. ✍: Callum Dick FULL STORY 👉 bit.ly/3F8y9eE

In his 82nd AFL game, Nick Daicos has taken his very first contested mark.

When Greg Swann arrived at the Brisbane Lions he was warned: ‘You’ll know if you’ve done a good job when we come out to play and don’t get booed’. This is how he transformed the club. ✍: Callum Dick FULL STORY 👉 bit.ly/4kTuNLH

Late change: Brandon Starcevich (hamstring awareness) has been replaced in today’s team by Dev Robertson.

Anyone who's played sport knows your teammates are always there for you, but this is taking it to another level. Here's how Nat Grider became her teammate Kate Lutkin's midwife 👉 bit.ly/4mBPrkq

New Brisbane Lions CEO Sam Graham very firm on Northern Academies stance. Also weighs in on prospect of 2nd team in Brisbane, plans to upgrade Brighton Homes Arena and more 👇

The battle hardened Brisbane Lions face a familiar fitness fight right before the finals, but there's a silver lining. ✍️: Callum Dick LATEST 👉 bit.ly/4fO3bXg