The Lion’s Roar Co-Founder Nominates For Lions Board

28.10.2014 Uncategorized 0

The Lion’s Roar wish to announce that our co-founder James Kliemt has officially lodged his application to run as a candidate for the Brisbane Lions Board of Directors at the upcoming 2014 Annual General Meeting. James’ experience and accomplishments in stakeholder engagement are extensive. His work managing social media for Queensland Police has won numerous national and international awards. James helps organisations connect better with the community by providing strategic advice in areas such as stakeholder and fan engagement, media, openness and accountability and crisis management. In the event that James is...

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Together We Brought It Back! #PrideInTheJumper

21.10.2014 Uncategorized 0

Today is the day that we all #BroughtItBack!The Brisbane Lions today launched the 2015 home and away guernseys. As voted by members at last year’s AGM, this marks the return of the premiership era Brisbane Lions jumper design featuring the traditional lion emblem.This is the culmination of half a decade of campaigning by thousands of fans of this great club and The Lion’s Roar is honoured to have been a part of it. We are deeply indebted to all of the passionate Brisbane Lions members and supporters who came together to make this happen.We...

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Editorial: “Is Eddie kidding?”

22.06.2014 Uncategorized 3

The president of the biggest club in the country is complaining about inequality, and he appears to be serious.In a breathtaking example of self-interest and wilful blindness, Collingwood president Eddie Maguire is reported to be complaining about the "advantage" Queensland and NSW based clubs have through their Academy systems.For those who don't follow the drafting process closely, the Academy provide a loose system to allow the 4 clubs in non-AFL states to develop homegrown talent. It doesn't create a recruiting zone, as used to exist. Rather, every Academy player is...

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Comments from the Springfield Survey

19.05.2014 Uncategorized 0

“Below we’ve tried to post every survey comment which we were given permission to post.We have, however, made every effort to exclude comments which were potentially defamatory.Many thanks for your time and passion.The Lion’s Roar” “The Brisbane Lions Member’s Charter says that the club will “consult members on a regular basis through focus groups and surveys on significant issues affecting the club and/or members”. Either moving the club’s headquarters out of town is not a...

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Springfield Survey

15.05.2014 Uncategorized 0

In recent weeks we have received significant feedback from members and supporters regarding the proposed move of our club’s training & administration base to Springfield.We have been listening to members and have produced the following short survey based on their feedback to us. Once complete we will publish the results and forward them to both the club and the AFL.We'd really value your input.Click here to have your say on Springfield....

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Media Clarification

09.05.2014 Uncategorized 1

A couple of minor clarifications stemming from this article.The Lion's Roar does not support or oppose the Springfield development, nor have we represented that all Lions supporters are angry about a planned move of the training and administration base to that site.It is our position that the decision making process has not been fully explained to members and supporters. Whether or not Springfield is the best possible outcome, we believe it is incumbent on the Board to fully explain their decision and to reassure supporters that all options were given...

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Lions CEO resigns…

08.05.2014 Uncategorized 0

The Lions Roar would like to acknowledge Mr Malcolm Holmes for his 3 years of service as CEO of the Brisbane Lions. This has been a very difficult period in the Lions' history and it cannot have been easy to lead the club during this time.We welcome the opportunity for this club to make a fresh start under a new leader. With so much work needing to be done, now is the time for a new CEO who can bring first hand experience from successful footy clubs as well as...

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More Lions Upheaval?

08.05.2014 Uncategorized 2

In case you missed it, there have been a number of press reports in recent days flagging changes at the Brisbane Lions. This has included speculation around the future of the Springfield project, the likelihood of direct AFL intervention and possible changes in the leadership at the club.This article from the Courier Mail this morning suggests that the AFL intends to have greater input into the future direction of our club, including potentially playing a significant role in appointing new administrators.While it is frustrating and sad that our once great club...

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