We haven't even hit November and one of the biggest stories of the off-season has already been resolved, with Cam Rayner shunning free agency to recommit to the Lions until the end of 2031.

Alongside celebrating our favourite Cam Rayner moments this week, we also look at the fallout from the Queensland state election and its ramifications for our future home ground, preview a massive final round of the AFLW with the McClelland Trophy on the line, and talk through your entrance song suggestions for our live Chris Fagan podcast.

Also this week:

-Mike's looked into writing a book about the rise of the Lions

-Will Taylor Smith win the AFLW goal kicking award?

-The famous South American Bomber Thompson story

And much more!

It's been one month since the famous prelim win against the Cats, and the premiership celebrations continue at the Roar Deal.

On this episode, we talk through the second half of the newest Brisbane Lions premiership players, looking back at the stories of Charlie Cameron, Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich and many others.

Also this week:

-We've got a ticket sale date for our Fages live podcast

-Our first taste of losing since August

-What's happening with Mike's week-by-week tweets?

And much more!

Big news Roar Deal Family: we've got Fages! The premiership coach himself is going to join us for a live podcast on November 28. On this week's episode, we talk through our plans for an evening of flag celebrations with Fages at the Powerhouse next month, and give you all the info you'll need about how to get your tickets.

Alongside all the Fages fun, we also take a deep dive into the stories of the first half of the newest Brisbane Lions premiership players, review our pre-season predictions, and give an update on the premiership merch.

Also this week:

-7 wins in a row for the AFLW team

-Is there a trade period surprise still coming? (Probably not)

-A real life Joe Daniher sighting

And much more!

It's been just over a week since the Brisbane Lions won the 2024 AFL Premiership, and for the first time since that brilliant day, we return to the Roar Deal studios to recap all that's happened in the days that have followed.

From Chris Fagan taking the Premiership Cup for a walk down Oxford Street to Joe Daniher retiring and everything in between, it's another 2+ hour episode of the podcast enjoying all the gifts that the promised land has to offer.

Also this week:

-Our chat with Lachie Neale as he wins his fourth Roar Deal Medal

-The AFLW side aiming for the perfect end to 2024

-Chris Fagan's cameo appearance on the Zach & Dom radio show

And much more!

There have been so many moments in this turbulent journey where we thought this episode may never happen, but here it is - a Premiership special of the Roar Deal.

With whatever voice we have left, we talk through a day none of us will ever forget.

As the 2024 Grand Final rapidly approaches, we've returned to Fitzroy's Royal Derby Hotel for a live podcast with Alastair Lynch and Andrew Wellington!

At Easter, things were bleak. On ANZAC Day, things felt catastrophic. And midway through the third quarter in the semi-final, things looked over. And yet, somehow, the Lions have made their way back to another grand final.

In this emergency podcast, we break last week's record podcast length to talk through every detail of a night none of us will ever forget at the MCG, and the opportunity for Grand Final redemption suddenly in front of us.

 Also this week:

-Our response to David King's SEN challenge

-What the Roar Deal Grand Final week will look like

-Lachie's Brownlow chances

And much more!

We've all experienced so much together along the way as Lions fans, but never anything quite like that. We found ourselves 44 points down late in the third quarter in an away semi-final, and yet, somehow, we are still alive and preparing to take on the Cats in this week's preliminary final.

In the longest ever episode of the Roar Deal this week, we talk through one of the most remarkable nights in the code's history, savouring each and every extraordinary moment of the comeback and looking ahead to the unlikeliest of grand final appearances that is now only one more win away.

Also this week:

-The watch party magic continues

-The legacy Jarryd Lyons leaves at the club

-Our plans for another Roar Deal Grand Final week (if we make it!)

And much more!

Even at 60-0 up, we were all still a bit nervous – and, as things played out, not entirely without reason. Still, it was a convincing enough win in the end, and we progress to the semi-final to keep the dream alive.

Now, a Giant chance at redemption awaits down in Sydney. They’ve beaten us in both encounters this season as well as our one finals encounter, so the task couldn’t get much harder. We may be doing it without Jack Payne too, with his strong return to senior footy cut short with a first-half injury.

Also this week:

-Dom’s checking in from Charleville

-150 games of Oscar McInerney

-We’re doing another watch party!

And much more!

Six months ago, Carlton derailed our season in a 46-point Opening Round comeback that's haunted us all year long. Now, after the most turbulent season in recent memory, we've got the chance to make amends this Saturday in a Gabba elimination final.

Is this the beginning of a month we'll never forget? Or do we stand on the precipice of more September sadness?

Also this week:

-An awful start to the AFLW

-We're still fuming about Harris Andrews' AA snub

-Stay tuned for a semi-final watch party

And much more!