Traditionally pillaged of AFLW talent, premiers Brisbane are celebrating remarkable roster stability after retaining almost all of their grand final side for next season's title defence.
Livewire forward Courtney Hodder (2027) and fellow dual premiership player Taylor Smith (2026) have extended their deals, alongside first-year talent Charlie Mullins (2026).
It means out of the grand final side that beat North Melbourne only the retired Phoebe Monahan and Mikayla Pauga (traded to the Giants) won't line up for the Lions in 2024.
Brisbane have defied constant player departures to expansion clubs, winning two flags in five grand final appearances from a possible seven.
"To have three girls win a grand final, turn around and say they want to continue their footballing journey with us is a credit to our group as a whole," two-time premiership coach Craig Starcevich said.
"Courtney, Tay and Charlie all played a key role for us this season across multiple lines, and we feel that they are only going to continue to develop.
"So 2024 and beyond will be an exciting time for our AFLW group and the club as a whole."
Mark-of-the-year winner Hodder understandably drew interest from rival clubs, but said the connection she felt at Brisbane was priceless.
"It is an exciting time at the club, and I love this group of girls, they really feel like a second family to me," she said.
"We were able to achieve something amazing this year, so to be able to look forward to coming back and trying to do it all again for the next few seasons is an incredible feeling."
The Lions have also added West Coast duo Shanae Davison and Eleanor Hartill, ahead of Monday's AFLW draft.
