As Andrew Wellington assessed the boom of Brisbane this week, the Lions chairman had no qualms in pointing to the template of their Grand Final rival Geelong as a model they have mimicked.

The Lions are in the midst of an extraordinarily consistent period unparalleled in the national competition, with their phenomenal form on the field translating into significant success beyond the boundary.

In the sunshine state ruled by rugby league for a century, with the Brisbane Broncos to play for a spot in the NRL grand final on Sunday, the Lions have forged a strong foundation for the AFL. Grand Final

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