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Brisbane Lions Secure 149-59 AFL Win as Local Leagues Post Results
Weekend action from July 10-12 delivered clear outcomes across AFL, NPL and NBL1 North in Brisbane.
How we reported this
The Brisbane Lions defeated Essendon 149-59 in Toyota AFL Premiership Round 18 during the July 10-12 weekend.
AFL and NPL Results
That margin stood as the standout score from the period. In NPL Men Round 18 on July 12, Lions FC defeated Eastern Suburbs 1-0 while Brisbane Roar B overcame Rochedale Rovers 4-1. These matches formed part of the ongoing 2026 National Premier Leagues Queensland campaign that also features Brisbane Roar Youth sides.
Other League Outcomes
Brisbane Tigers recorded a 30-16 win over Souths Logan Magpies in QRL Men Round 17 on July 11. The Tigers women’s team followed with a 32-24 victory in their Round 6 fixture. Brisbane Capitals closed the round with a 100-88 NBL1 North Men result against Northside Wizards on July 12.
New Facilities and Youth Programs
The Pavilion, a $4.2 million multi-sport venue at the University of Queensland St Lucia campus, has opened with facilities supporting AFL, soccer and cricket clubs. Urban Rec Brisbane continues to run social leagues in soccer, netball, basketball, pickleball and multisport at multiple city locations. The Queensland government’s Take it to the Streets program supplies free coaching in 3x3 basketball, 3v3 soccer, pickleball and esports for at-risk youth aged 13-18 across Brisbane’s north, with more than 130 participants recorded.
Evidence from the Period
All listed scores and dates trace directly to the July 10-12 window. No fixture results for the July 18-19 weekend appear in available records, leaving the prior weekend as the most recent complete set. Additional local activity includes the Brisbane Bullets partnership with Beenleigh State High School and the Brisbane World Breaking DanceSport Festival 2026 held in January that fed youth categories toward the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.
Participants seeking ongoing involvement can check Urban Rec Brisbane schedules or Football Queensland social programs at venues such as 187 Meakin Rd, Slacks Creek. Arana United Futsal Club also maintains winter and summer leagues at Hills District PCYC in Everton Hills for players aged seven and older.