Defender Jack Payne has taken the next step in his recovery by returning to the club on Monday to begin his rehabilitation ...

David Walls has expressed his family’s “deep appreciation” and “absolute joy” after the Brisbane Lions and Carlton came together to strike a medal in recognition of his late father Robert.

Brisbane danced on thin ice following the mid-season bye, and this year it wants to re-establish the Gabba as a cauldron feared by opponents.