The Roar Deal

Apr 13 2025 109 ep. 84 mins 27
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The Roar Deal is the audio home of all things Brisbane Lions, hosted by AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting and KIIS FM's Dom Fay.

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#107: The Comeback Kings

Apr 13 2025 74 mins  
Somehow, we've done it again! Another heavy first-half deficit has led to another inspiring second-half surge, leaving us 5-0 for the first time in Brisbane Lions history. On this week's show, we talk through another incredible win highlighted by Eric Hipwood's heroics, and look ahead to an Easter Thursday clash that shapes as the polar opposite to last year's match

#106: 4-0 Is The New 3-0

Apr 08 2025 88 mins  
For the first time since 2009, we beat the Tigers at the MCG! It wasn't the kind of win we might've been hoping for, but a fourth consecutive win has given us our best start to the season in fifteen years regardless. Now, it's time for a return trip to Norwood, where the Bulldogs await in Gather Round with the chance for the first 5-0 start in Brisbane Lions history. Al

#105: Second Half Specialists

Apr 01 2025 104 mins  
Last year’s fast starters have become this year’s comeback kings! On this week’s show, we review a really impressive win against the Cats that sees us ending March undefeated, with the Lions now preparing to return to the MCG for the first time since last year’s Grand Final.There’s equally good news off-field too, with the stadium saga finally resolved. The club’s futur

#104: Flying The Flag

Mar 25 2025 93 mins  
It was hot, it was early, and it was a little ugly too, but we've got another four points regardless. This week on the show, we review the hottest day at the Gabba in memory, complete with a shock start, a strong finish, and the unfurling of the 2024 premiership flag.Now we might be going from one extreme to the other, with this weekend's game against the Cats forecast to b

#103: Zac's Back & Dom's Tatt

Mar 18 2025 107 mins  
It was one of the bravest wins in club history, and it's inspired an act of similar bravery from Dom (at least, by his standards) in finally coming through on his premiership tattoo promise. As we celebrate a win to start the season, Dom recaps his time in the tattoo lounge alongside a bunch of the Roar Deal family who also braved the tattoo gun. Plus, we go through the injury

#102: The Aftermath Of Alfred

Mar 11 2025 95 mins  
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

#101: Lachie Neale In Studio

Mar 04 2025 90 mins  
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

#100: A Roar Deal Milestone

Feb 24 2025 83 mins  
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

#99: The #1 Ticket Holder

Feb 17 2025 89 mins  
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, t

#98: McKenna's Mission

Feb 10 2025 68 mins  
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-W