When did the Brisbane Lions join the AFL?

The Brisbane Lions is a professional football club playing in the Australian Football League (AFL). It was formed in 1996 by the merger of Fitzroy Football Club and the Brisbane Bears.

What are the colours of the Brisbane Lions?

The club’s colours of maroon, gold and blue are drawn from both entities. The Lions were the most successful AFL club of the 2000s, appearing in four consecutive Grand Finals from 2001 to 2004 and winning three premierships (2001, 2002, 2003).

Where does the Brisbane Lions soccer team play?

For the soccer team formerly known as Brisbane Lions, see Queensland Lions FC. The Brisbane Lions is a professional Australian rules football club based in Brisbane, Queensland, that plays in the Australian Football League (AFL).

What’s the name of Brisbane Lions team song?

The club’s team song, “The Pride of Brisbane Town”, is based on the Fitzroy club song, and is sung to the music of ” La Marseillaise “, the French national anthem: you’ll hear our mighty roar! The club has trained out of the Gabba during the football season for every year of its existence.

Official AFL Website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club. The Brisbane Lions were formed on 4 July, 1996, when the AFL approved a merger between the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions. The club was officially launched on 1 November 1996 and joined the national competition in 1997. It was the first union of two clubs in VFL/AFL history – the

When do you get a mark in AFL?

Marks When a player cleanly catches (is deemed to have controlled the ball for sufficient time) a kicked ball that has travelled more than 15 metres without anyone else touching it or the ball hitting the ground. Tackles Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

When is the next AFL Grand Final in Australia?

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 17: Lauren Arnell and Emma Zielke of the Lions are hoisted by their teammates after the win during the 2021 AFLW Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on April 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. ( (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

How many points are behinds behinds in AFL?

Worth six points to a team’s total score. Behinds Behinds are a minor score, as judged by the goal umpire & are worth one point to a team’s total score. Thanks for your submission!