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Return of the Pride

AFL.com.au
Brisbane Lions
Chris Fagan
Greg Swann
Australian Football League
Channel 7
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane

Welcome to Return of the Pride.

Josh Gabelich and Michael Whiting from AFL.com.au, have explored how Brisbane hit rock bottom on-field and off-field, how they recovered from the disaster that was the go-home five to climb off the canvas and go back-to-back under the oldest coach in VFL/AFL history.

Across six episodes, we will unpack the major appointments in this rebuild and how those key peopl... more

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Before the Lions reached the pinnacle in 2024 and 2025 they featured in September and fell short every season between 2019 - 2023.

The build up of finals losses, a mounting injury list and the Hawthorn saga in the background almost became too much ... more

The Brisbane Lions threw many darts at the board and missed during Trade Periods when Michael Voss and Justin Leppitsch were at the helm as senior coaches.

Then, a simple text from Chris Fagan to Luke Hodge asking whether he'd like to stay retired... more

Previous to 2016 Brisbane had a horror run at the draft table, but from the selection of Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry the tables have turned.

Cam Rayner then joined the club with pick 1 in 2017, and the Lions have made every post a winner with ... more

Welcome to Return of the Pride.

Josh Gabelich and Micheal Whiting have spoken to more than 50 people inside the Brisbane Lions and across the AFL industry about how the Lions hit rock bottom before returning to the promised land in 2024 and again i... more

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Hugh McCluggage
Brisbane Lions captain/leading player (as of 2026)
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Episode: 5. The Finals
Lachie Neale
Professional footballer, key trade target and player discussed in detail
Fremantle then Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Luke Hodge
Club legend and on-field leader who influenced recruitment
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Charlie Cameron
Brisbane Lions small forward, pivotal recruit
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Josh Dunkley
Midfield/forwards; key trade acquisition
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Conor McKenna
Irish player recruited to Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Joe Daniher
Australian rules footballer recruited to Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 4. The Trades
Greg Swann
CEO Brisbane Lions; pivotal off-field architect
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 1. The Boss
Leonie Swann
Greg Swann's partner; hosted players at their home
Brisbane Lions
Episode: 1. The Boss

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Josh Gabelich
Host of Return of the Pride
Michael Whiting
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Pride

What is Return of the Pride about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on the high-stakes rebuild of a storied AFL club, examining how leadership, culture, and strategic decisions—especially around leadership changes, list management, trades, and drafting—propelled a remarkable turnaround. Across the episodes, listeners get insider perspectives from coaches, executives, recruiters, and players, with candid reflections on mistakes, learning moments, and the ongoing effort to sustain excellence after a dramatic downturn. Noteworthy throughlines include the importance of authentic leadership, the role of housing and welfare in a player-first culture, and how long-term strategic planning translated into premiership-level performance. The format often blends archival context with first-hand accoun... more

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1. Hugh McCluggage
2. Lachie Neale
3. Luke Hodge
4. Charlie Cameron
5. Josh Dunkley
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7. Joe Daniher
8. Greg Swann

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