Chris Fagan joins us (and 150 others of the Roar Deal family) to look back on the pain of last year's Grand Final, talk through the highlights of his summer, and preview 2024.  This conversation was recorded on Thursday February 15 at the Ron Hurley Theatre in Seven Hills.

The intraclubs are upon us for another year, and so too are the major intraclub overreactions. Following last Friday's hitout, we talk through the unlikely Logan Morris & Darcy Gardiner forward combo, as well as the almost unbelievable sight in the B-team. Plus, we're only a few days away from our live podcast with Chris Fagan. What should we talk with him about? What would be on his rider? And how does he take his cup of tea? We make sure we're ready & raring to go.

We're kicking February off in style - former player, assistant coach, and now parent of the club Adrian Fletcher joins the Roar Deal to reflect on Jaspa's debut season and talk through where the Lions can improve in 2024. Plus, we've got big news about a live podcast coming up with Chris Fagan!

The Roar Deal is back for the new year! With Round 1 rapidly approaching, there's plenty to cover off. On this week's agenda: -How the Lions are doing pre-season differently this year -The most in-depth preview of 2024 imaginable -What's going on with the Gabba? And much more!

For our final episode in 2023, the club's Chairman Andrew Wellington joins us in-studio for a comprehensive look at all the ups and downs of the year, and all the challenges and opportunities that lie on the road ahead.  We talk through:  -Andrew's background as a Lions fan -How the club will look to cope with the Gabba-less years -Where the search for a replacement venue sits right now And much more!

2023 has been full of soaring highs and devastating lows for Lions fans, but it ends with Grand Final redemption in the sweetest of ways after a dominant comeback win over North Melbourne on the weekend. From the heroics of Dakota Davidson to the tenacity of Courtney Hodder, we review the club's second AFLW flag from all angles this week on the Roar Deal. Also this week: -Could Craig Starcevich ever make a move to coaching in the AFL? -Our best attempt to unpack the RNA/Gabba controversy -There might still be one episode of the Roar Deal left for 2023... And much more!

One year ago we endured the first of two grand final heartbreaks. Now we've got our first shot at grand final redemption, with AFLW expert Gemma Bastiani joining us to preview the match against North from every angle. And with another men's draft done and dusted, the club's recruiting manager Steve Conole joins us to talk through the five new Lions who have joined the club. Also this week, -What goal songs might our new draftees choose? -Mike is part of the Lily Postlethwaite problem -Our plans for next week's year-ending episode And much more!

For the first ever time, the Roar Deal podcast has gone international! Mike Whiting joins today's episode from Tokyo, as we look ahead to a shock prelim opponent this weekend in the AFLW, preview one of the smaller Lions AFL draft nights in recent memory, and look through the 2024 men's AFL fixture. And after putting it off for weeks, we finally talk through our best sides since the merger too - with more than a few surprises making their way in. Also this week: -Will the Japanese internet hold up? -Dom's outlined his three games to defeat the Melbourne curse -How did Mike go in his overseas marathon? And much more!

We're into another prelim! The season that seemed over only two weeks ago is now just one win away from a shot at Grand Final redemption, following an extraordinary win over the Crows in Adelaide. Also, we chat to the club's former GM of Communications (and current holder of that title over at the Broncos) Steele Tallon, reflecting on his recollections of his time at the club, insights on how the Broncos have handled their grand final heartbreak, and his thoughts on how media departments of footy clubs can be a real asset in telling the team's story. Also this week: -Our thoughts on the 4:40pm Friday afternoon fixture in Norwood -Have we found the way to break Dom's Melbourne curse? -We might have found the AFLW equivalent of the Jack/Jackson saga And much more!

It's our long-awaited Academy special! What were the origins of the Lions Academy, how is it performing today, and what could be possible going forward? Former Academy manager Luke Curran joins us in-studio for the full story on this often-misunderstood facet of the footy club. Plus, the women have bounced back from the disappointing loss to the Saints with one of their best ever wins against the Demons at home. With the strongest record against the other contenders in the competition, could we a real chance at premiership glory in a few weeks? Also this week: -Dom's big night at Paul McCartney -Mike finally gets to see the Suns in a final -Is Bre Koenen the new Cam Rayner? And much more!

One bad afternoon in Moorabbin, and one million dollars has gone down the drain. What went wrong for the women in Melbourne, and can they turn it around in time to secure a top-four spot against the Demons this weekend? Also, we've hit the one-month anniversary of our Grand Final heartbreak, and it's time for a check-in on how we're all doing in the healing process. Also this week: -Dom's 2011 run-in with Travis Auld -Could the Lions go to Mackay while the Gabba's being rebuilt? -Lions Halloween costume ideas And much more!

With the trade period done for another year, five list spots now open, and a few changes in the coaching ranks, the club's GM of Footy Danny Daly joins us this week for a comprehensive look at all things off-season. Meanwhile, on the AFLW front, the Lions women made a premiership statement with their win over the Crows. Does the league's first ever million-dollar game await? Also this week: -What does DD think of our 'Dare To Beat The Bear' goal song pitch? -The outrage over Courtney Hodder's snub & Dom's story of rigging a vote -How would the RNA work as a home ground during the Ekka weeks? And much more!

As the trade period continues, Jack Gunston has thrown a big curveball with a last-minute request to head back home to Hawthorn. Will the Lions let him go? Who could we find as tall forward insurance if so? And will there be any other last-minute trade surprises? Meanwhile, the women are flying high after a dominant QClash win. Can they overcome any talk of a Brighton Homes Arena hoodoo in their top-four clash against the Crows this weekend? Also this week: -Should there be more transparency with salary caps? -Dom's goal song frustrations -Our plans for the summer holidays And much more!

In the aftermath of the 2023 Grand Final, we've sat down to share our pain and cast our vision forward to all that lies ahead. Hope you're all doing okay amidst the difficulty of the loss, and stay tuned for more updates from us shortly.

With the 2023 AFL Grand Final less than 48 hours away, we're joined by 300 diehard Lions fans in The Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy to preview the match alongside Lions Premiership heroes Jonathan Brown & Ash McGrath. Also this episode: -What was the rock bottom moment of the Lions' last decade? -The two stories we love the most from this Lions team -Our Grand Final predictions And much more!

We weren't expecting to be back in your feed so soon! Following the dramatic Brownlow Medal count that culminated in another Brownlow for Lachie Neale, we've sat down together for a quick recap of the phenomenal start to this very exciting week.

IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!! After years of hoping, hurting, and everything in between, the Lions are back into the AFL Grand Final for the first time since 2004.  In the first of two grand final episodes this week, we look back at a golden night at the Gabba and the golden week that now lies ahead. Also this episode: -Browny & Ash are joining us on Thursday! -Mike's insight into the media focus of Grand Final week -Is Joe's 'Let It Go' mystery answered at last? And much more!

Another nail-biter of an away game, but this time we leave with the four points. Now, with a top 2 spot well and truly on the line, we're looking ahead to an enormous ladder-shaping round of footy. With the upcoming AFLW season only a few weeks away too, we're joined by head coach Craig Starcevich for the first time on the new Roar Deal to preview the campaign ahead with some fresh faces set to fill a few very big voids. Also this week... -Dom looks into the data on why 3rd spot is as good as 1st and 2nd -AFL coverage returns to the Courier Mail - Mike fills us in -We've found a way to give away the Roar Deal cheeseboard at our live event And much more!

Two 80+ point wins, and now things get serious with the Demons & Cats ahead. This week on the show, the club's forward line coach Murray Davis joins us to talk through the most debated topic amongst Lions supporters at the moment: should we play with two or three tall forwards? Also this week: -Our memories of last year's Demons semi-final -Mike reveals how often he's sitting on info that he isn't running with yet -What's the deal with the Lions club in Springwood? And much more!

A strong Easter Thursday win against the Pies has us jumping in early for the Roar Deal this week, recording on Good Friday to bask in the joy of the victory. Also in this episode: -The mystery of Joe Daniher -Dom's commentary frustrations -When did the crystal ball start working? And much more!

What on earth went wrong on Saturday? 48 hours after the Adelaide Oval abomination, we sit down to review the loss from all angles and cast our vision forward to the club's first home game for 2023 against the Demons on Friday. Also this week: -Were there any Roar Deal medal vote-worthy players in the wash-up? -Other former Lions we're hoping to have join us on the podcast -Where should the AFL expand next?

Our first current player joins us in the new era of the Roar Deal this week - superstar father-son Will Ashcroft jumps into the podcast as round 1 gets closer! Also this week: -Dom shares his best 22 for round 1 -Paddy sends us a new segment suggestion -How will the new Gabba stack up financially compared to stadiums around the world?