Brisbane Lions Football Club: A History of Triumph and Tradition

The Pride of Brisbane Town

For over a century, the Brisbane Lions Football Club has been an integral part of the Queensland sporting landscape. With a rich history and a loyal fan base, the Lions have become a symbol of the city of Brisbane and its people.

The Early Years

The Brisbane Football Club was founded in 1897 as a merger of several smaller clubs. In the early years, the club played in the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL). They achieved some success in the QAFL, winning their first premiership in 1900. In 1930, the club joined the Victorian Football League (VFL) and became the Brisbane Bears.

The Fitzroy Merger

In 1996, the Brisbane Bears merged with the Fitzroy Football Club from Melbourne. The resulting club was named the Brisbane Lions, and they adopted the maroon, blue and gold colors of both clubs. The merger was a success, and the Lions quickly became a force to be reckoned with in the AFL.

The Three Peat Winners

The Brisbane Lions achieved their greatest success in the early 2000s. From 2001 to 2003, the Lions won three consecutive premierships, becoming the first team to do so in the 21st century. The team was led by some of the greatest players in the game, including Jason Akermanis, Simon Black and Jonathan Brown.

Recent Years

In recent years, the Brisbane Lions have continued to be a competitive force in the AFL. They have won the premiership once since their three-peat win, in 2009. The club has also produced a number of talented players, including Lachie Neale, Charlie Cameron and Dayne Zorko.

The Theme Song

The Brisbane Lions theme song is one of the most iconic in the AFL. It is based on the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise". The song is a stirring anthem that celebrates the team's pride and determination. It is a song that is sung with passion by the Lions fans after every win.