\n The Brisbane Lions confirm the Club has finalised its list changes ahead of next month\u2019s draft.\n <\/p>\n
The Brisbane Lions confirm the Club has finalised its list changes ahead of next month\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n
Irish duo Conor McKenna and Darragh Joyce have both recommitted for 2026 by signing new one-year deals.<\/p>\n
While the Club advises it will delist veteran forward Lincoln McCarthy, though it is committed to selecting him in the upcoming rookie draft.<\/p>\n
Both McKenna and Joyce head into their fourth season with the Lions after arriving from Essendon and St Kilda respectively.<\/p>\n
McKenna, a Lions 2024 premiership player who also played in the losing 2023 Grand Final, will look to add to his 49 games with the Club.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to re-sign for 2026 and I\u2019m really looking to another big season,\u201d The 29-year-old said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve loved my three years at the club so far, both on and off the field, which made it an easy decision to stay on.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve also been lucky enough to play in a premiership with the Club, which was one of the main reasons I wanted to come to the Lions to begin with, and hopefully we can experience further success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fellow Irishman Joyce also arrived at Brighton Homes Arena in 2023, with the key defender joining the Lions via the AFL\u2019s pre-season supplementary signing period.<\/p>\n
Joyce played 13 games in six seasons with the Saints and has already made 13 appearances in just three years with the Lions.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old said he was as motivated as ever to continue his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels great to re-sign because it is amazing just to be part of this special group,\u201d Joyce said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the group, love the boys and rocking up to the club every day, so it was an easy decision to re-sign as I am not ready to give up those locker room vibes just yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Club we would love to get back to the finals again and personally I would love to get a taste of that too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brisbane Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly spoke on the duo re-signing with the Club.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth Conor and Darragh continue to work hard, and their new contract is due reward for their effort,\u201d Daly said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are determined to put in a solid preseason and continue to push for AFL selection in 2026 which we look forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n
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