The Roar Deal

Instead of celebrating the unfurling of the 2024 flag at the Gabba, we've all spent the weekend locked indoors due to Cyclone Alfred. Now, with the clouds parting and the recovery underway, we finally have some footy to look forward to in Saturday's Grand Final rematch.

To help us set the scene, the club's Personal Excellence & Wellbeing Manager Andrew Crowell joins us in-studio to reflect on the 2024 premiership, the off-field turnaround at the club, and how they've navigated the challenges of the cyclone.

Also this week:

-Our Roar Deal studios have survived minor flooding

-The AFL have changed the McClelland trophy Rules

-Dom's tattoo might finally be happening

And much more!

The 2025 season may be only a couple of days away, but unfortunately, Brisbane's first cyclone in 51 years is too. This week on the Roar Deal, we talk through the massive weather dilemma facing the AFL, with the season opener in doubt for the first time since 2020. 

The only news bigger than an approaching tropical cyclone is the guest we've got joining us. Premiership captain, dual Brownlow medalist, and four-time Roar Deal medalist Lachie Neale comes in to the Roar Deal studios to talk through the club's 2024 triumph, his friendship with Joe Daniher, and what's fuelling him to go back to back. 

Also this week:

-Lachie's thoughts on Dare To Beat The Bear

-Why are no club songs sung by a mixed choir?

-The first crystal ball reading for 2025

And much more!

Four grand finals, two premierships, and now, one-hundred episodes – it’s been a heck of a journey for the new Roar Deal, and we’re bringing up the milestone with only one week to go until the footy rollercoaster gets going all over again.

To celebrate the century, we talk about the growing Ty Gallop hype, Levi Ashcroft’s baptism of fire, and we’re also joined by Fox Footy producer Anthony Bitzilis to preview Fox’s upcoming 2024 Premiership documentary.

Also this week:

-What should Ty Gallop’s goal song be?

-A recap of Lion-inspired pet & kid names

-The club’s response to the new song pitch

And much more!

Last year, it was Logan Morris making a big statement in the intraclub matches - now, Ty Gallop has followed his lead. With Joe's spot still wide open heading into season 2025, could Ty be the shock answer we've been looking for?

Alongside all the Ty hype, we're joined by the club's Number One Ticket Holder - Triple M Breakfast host Dan Anstey - to talk about his love of the club, the perks that come with his position, and his thoughts on the proposal for a revamped club song.

Also this week:

-Should the AFL have more themed rounds?

-A tattoo artist has been in touch

-How should we celebrate episode #100?

And much more!

One week to go until the pre-season fixtures begin, but looking at the length of our current injury list, we may be struggling to field a side.

This week on the show, we talk through those in the rehab group, those returning, and what impact this interrupted preseason is likely to have on our first month or two of footy in 2025.

Also this week:

-New stadium ideas keep coming through

-What would the second best 22 since 2000 be?

-Mike makes the worst joke in Roar Deal history

And much more!

February has arrived, and footy is only a month away! Before we look forward, though, we've got a little more looking back to do. The voice of September 2024, 7 commentator Alistair Nicholson, joins us to reflect on his iconic calls of the Giants and Cats finals.

Also this week:

-Mike Whiting responds to the fierce backlash to his 'Best Team Since 2000' piece

-Our thoughts on the Oscar Allen bombshell

-An overwhelming response to the new club song suggestion

And much more!

How do you follow up the season of dreams? We have no clue, but we're here to give it our best shot!

In our first episode for 2025, the Roar Deal returns with the most in-depth season preview imaginable, talking through our predictions for the best 23, the outcome of the stadium review, and our chances of going back to back.

Also this week:

-What's happened to Joe's mo?

-A bold proposal for a shake-up to the club song

-We recount our trips around the globe

And much more!

To close out the year of dreams for all Lions fans, we are joined by Premiership Coach Chris Fagan alongside 650 other Lions fans at Brisbane Powerhouse for a night we will never forget.

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It might have been the year of our dreams, but it ended in a North Melbourne nightmare at Ikon Park. Despite the AFLW Grand Final loss, however, spirits are still high as we celebrate the extraordinary season that was.

This week on the show, as we sit together in the Roar Deal studios for the final time in 2024, we look back at our favourite memories from the year, answer your last few questions, and start getting excited about doing it all again next year.

Also this week:

-Mike's first go at a 2025 Best 22 has dropped

-Recapping our brilliant night with Chris Fagan

-Our summer holiday plans

And much more!

This season of dreams just keeps on delivering, with our powerhouse AFLW team storming home against the Crows to book themselves a spot in Saturday's Grand Final in what is remarkably the club's fifth consecutive Grand Final appearance across the men's & women's competitions.

On this episode of the Roar Deal, we celebrate the big win over Adelaide, preview the Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne, and look ahead to Thursday night's live podcast with Chris Fagan. 

Also this week:

-Mike's report from Day 1 of the men's pre-season

-A recap of draft night and the additions of Ashcroft, Marshall, Gallop & Day

-Mike gives Dom on-air feedback for the first ever time

And much more!