Brisbane Lions: Merger of Fitzroy and Brisbane Bears
1997 Merger
The Brisbane Lions football club was formed in 1997 from the merger of the Fitzroy Lions and the Brisbane Bears. The merger was a result of the Australian Football League's (AFL) decision to reduce the number of teams in the competition from 16 to 14.
Detailed Player Records
Since their inception, the Brisbane Lions have enjoyed a successful history, winning three AFL Premierships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Some of the club's most notable players include Jason Akermanis, Simon Black, and Jonathan Brown. For more detailed player records, please refer to the links provided at the end of this article.
The Brisbane Lions are a professional Australian rules football club that competes in the Australian Football League (AFL). The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland, and was formed in 1997 from the merger of the Fitzroy Lions and the Brisbane Bears. The Lions have won three AFL Premierships, in 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Notable players include Jason Akermanis, Simon Black, and Jonathan Brown.
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