Brisbane Football Club | Lions

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 perfect combination of an emerging force, full of youthful enthusiasm and energy, with a proud foundation club, overloaded with history and tradition.

Brisbane Bears was formed after Fitzroy (1883), one of Victoria's oldest clubs disbanded. The Brisbane Lions maintain a strong association with both Fitzroy FC - who participate in the Premier B Division of the VAFA - and the Fitzroy Juniors - which boasts around junior participants in the YJFL.

Official Merchandise

Full name: Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club Limited, trading as Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club
Former name(s): Fitzroy Football Club, Brisbane Bears
Nickname(s): Lions
Founded: 1 November 1996 - Fitzroy Football Club (formed 1883) Brisbane Bears (formed 1987)
Colours: Maroon Blue Gold
Premierships: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2024 (+ Fitzroy 1898, 1899, 1904, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1922, 1944)

The Brisbane Football Club is one of two AFL clubs playing in Queensland with the other being Gold Coast Football Club