Brisbane Lions Lowdown

After months of growth and an incredible start to the 2026 season, Ash shares an important update about the future of The Lowdown. The time has come to scale back the podcast. It’s a difficult decision made even harder by the amazing support from the Lions community, with our highest ever amount of followers and plays across all platforms this season. The good news? This isn’t the end. Ash will st...

A short episode… but absolutely loaded. This week we kick things off by celebrating a legendary Lion’s newest appointment — a massive nod to one of footy’s true gentlemen. But things take a serious turn as we call out some seriously unhinged behaviour from the Carlton fan community, standing firm on what’s right and why the footy community must demand better. Then it’s back to the Lions as we prev...

Ash breaks down our loss to Geelong on a wet Thursday night, covering late withdrawals and how their absence shaped the game. He pushes back on the Kane Cornes “Fagan’s Favourites” media narrative while making his own case for a selection change — backed by a run of stats. The game review covers Geelong’s tactical adjustment to neutralise Brisbane, a strong second quarter that couldn’t be sustaine...

Michael Voss is one of the most compelling — and controversial — coaches modern AFL has produced. In this special episode, Ash breaks down the full arc: the bold Brendan Fevola trade at Brisbane that backfired spectacularly, the quiet rebuilding years at Port Adelaide that restored his reputation, and the Carlton tenure that went from Prelim Final euphoria to a 1-and-8 horror start and a very publ...

A win’s a win… but this one didn’t feel like the kind you wrap up in a bow. In this episode, Ash dives into a strange, scrappy, oddly tense night at the Gabba — a game Brisbane controlled, nearly blew, rescued, then somehow still walked away from feeling… unsettled. There’s the 49-point explosion that came out of nowhere. The fade-out that followed. The key players who shone, the big names who did...

This week’s Lions Lowdown is a big one, Lions fans. After putting out a quick bonus episode to call out the ridiculous whiteboard “saga” — a nothing story blown wildly out of proportion — we’re back with the full breakdown of Brisbane’s 11-goal demolition of Essendon. In this episode, we dive into everything: the over-the-top media pile-on, the latest on Koby Evans, the injuries (or non-injuries)...

Buckle up, Lions fans — this special episode of Lions Lowdown goes straight for the jugular. While Brisbane put together a seriously convincing display of footy, the media somehow managed to whip a nothing-burger whiteboard scribble into a full-blown “scandal.” So we’re diving right into the madness: the entitled Auskick dad and the same tired journalists who keep trying — and failing — to drag th...

Get around it, Lions fans — Ash is back for your Thursday night selection fix! This week we kick things off by tipping the cap to a milestone that seemed to sneak under the radar. Then it’s all eyes on Marvel Stadium, where the AFL boys take on Essendon in that now-classic 12:35 Saturday slot. Ash runs through key pre-game info for anyone heading in and where to catch the broadcast if you’re watch...

Strap in, footy fans — this week’s episode is absolutely PACKED! We dive headfirst into all the latest AFL dramas, on and off the field, with the stories everyone’s arguing about and a few that will genuinely make you go, “Wait… WHAT?!” Then it’s onto a monster Round 7 wrap, featuring: * Our official votes * Team of the Week * Rolling Ladder Predictor — who’s rising, who’s cooked, and who’s clingi...

A huge statement win at home… but was it really just about four quarters of footy? This episode dives into something deeper simmering beneath the surface at Brisbane. From a grumpy week on the track, to a sudden snap-back in defensive integrity, to the wild mix-and-match backline that somehow keeps holding together, there’s a story here that goes way beyond a 52-point thumping. We unpack the whisp...

ANZAC Day holds a unique place in Australian life—and in footy, it hits even deeper. This is a game built on courage, sacrifice, mateship, and resilience… the very same values that define the ANZAC spirit.

A wild week of footy means a packed Footy Lowdown — even in a shorter episode. Ash dives into tribunal chaos, big injuries, before ripping through all the Round 6 action with plenty of heat and a few laughs along the way. There’s the monster bags, the one-point thrillers, the shockers, the stars who stood up, and the moments everyone’s arguing about. Plus: Ash’s tips, his Team of the Week, the vot...

G’day Lions fans — Ash is fired up and finally putting the cue in the rack. This week, he delivers some long-overdue honesty about where the AFL side really sits after another frustrating chapter in the Melbourne saga. From wasted chances to familiar patterns, from the standouts who lifted to the big names who didn’t, Ash breaks down what’s actually going on — without sugar-coating a thing. There’...

A massive week for the Lions, and the latest Lions Lowdown has you covered. Ash dives into fresh contract news, a fiery VFL clash, and a triple milestone weekend headlined by an all time champion reaching game 300. There’s selection clarity ahead of the Round 6 trip to the ‘G, plus a quick pit-stop rant about the state of footy coverage that you won’t want to miss. If you’re chasing the latest upd...

Gather Round delivered and the Footy Lowdown dives straight into it. Ash is back with a slightly leaner episode, but the passion is still firing as he breaks down a wild weekend in Adelaide. From umpiring blow-ups to surprise upsets, from tribunal drama to standout individual performances, it’s all here. You’ll get Ash’s quick-hit results rundown, his votes, his tips, and his full Team of the Week...

Strap in, footy fans—this one gets heated. In this explosive breakdown, we dive head-first into the on-field firestorm between Zak Butters and Nick Foot, unpacking the split-second moment that sent the footy media buzzing, the fans roaring, and the debate into overdrive. We explore how the clash unfolded, why it escalated the way it did, what each side saw in real time, and how the fallout has res...

G’day Lions fans — Gather Round has landed, and so has a seriously juicy instalment of Lions Lowdown. We’ve strung together another win in the country, momentum is finally humming, and the squad’s starting to look whole again (well… almost). But this one wasn’t straightforward. Wind. Rain. Weird vibes. Goal songs gone rogue. Umpires doing umpire things. And North Melbourne — yes, North — refusing...

Ash rockets back into the insanity and colour of the 1993 AFL season — a year that swung between brilliance and bedlam with zero interest in slowing down. He relives the freakish goal-kickers, the monster comebacks, the flashpoint controversies, and yes… the day a pig somehow lined up at full forward. Against the backdrop of the International Year of Indigenous People, Ash also shines a light on t...

🦁 Ash swings in for a sharp, fiery little hit-and-run before Gather Round kicks off, with all the ins and outs for our game against the Roos at Barossa Park, taking aim at a few mainstream media loudmouths while surprising himself by agreeing with some of the analysis. 🦁 He wades into the chaos of Gather Round fixturing and ticketing with a few blunt suggestions for how the league could actually...

This episode, we dive deeper into the stories behind the round four games, take another look at what’s going on at Carlton, shine a light on the weekend’s winners, and run through all the latest injury updates, MRO findings and tribunal news. And that’s just the warm-up — Ash unveils his Team of the Week, dishes out his votes for every game, and refreshes the leaderboard, where a couple of clear s...

This week, we’re shaking things up and bringing back a format many of you have asked for: a dive into the league’s big stories, followed by a club-by-club breakdown. The first episode each week will focus on the round’s losers, while the midweek follow-up will spotlight the winners, plus my votes and the team of the week. In this episode, we recap a wild round of AFL action, from Brisbane’s comman...

Round 4 delivered one of those nights that felt bigger than the scoreboard — and on this week’s Lions Lowdown, Ash is here to pull the whole thing apart with his usual mix of storytelling, stats, mischief and unapologetic Brisbane pride. From the nerves (or lack of them), to the build-up, to a pre-game twist from the other mob that raised more eyebrows than it answered, Ash takes you right into th...

Today’s episode winds the clock all the way back — before supercoaches, salary caps or stadium lights — to the chaotic frontier years when Australian football was still being stitched together on muddy paddocks. And right at the heart of that origin story sits an unlikely giant: the Melbourne University Football Club. We trace the club’s beginnings in 1859, when a handful of students unknowingly h...

This week’s Footy Lowdown is an absolute monster. Round 3 threw everything at us: wild weather, big hits, big statements, and even bigger storylines. From shockers in front of goal to masterclass midfield performances, this episode dives right into a chaotic, fascinating weekend of AFL footy. Every game. Every big moment. Every controversial call. Plus the votes… the takeaways… the players rising…...

G’day Lions fans — Ash is back and this week delivers just about everything except a quiet moment. From Fitzroy nostalgia to Marvel mayhem to a much-needed win, there’s plenty to unpack without spoiling a thing. We kick things off at Fitzroy Bowls Club for the first Historical Society night of the year. There’s jumper drama, colour-clash conspiracies, and a return of a beloved Fitzroy design. Then...