Brisbane Lions, Aussie Rules Football

In May 2016, the club launched a bid to enter a team in the inaugural AFL Women's season in 2017.[46] The Brisbane Lions were granted a license on 15 June 2016, becoming one of eight teams to compete in the league's first season.[47] Former AFL Queensland employee Breeanna Brock was appointed to the position of Women's CEO the following day.[47] Tayla Harris and Sabrina Frederick-Traub were the club's first signings, unveiled along with the league's other 14 marquee players on 27 July 2016.[48] A further 23 senior players and two rookie players were added to the club's inaugural list in the league's drafting and signing period. Emma Zielke will captain the team for their inaugural season.[49] Former Collingwood and Brisbane Bears player and AFL Queensland coach Craig Starcevich was appointed the team's inaugural head coach in June 2016.[50] The rest of the coaching team was announced on 8 November 2016 as David Lake as the midfield coach, Daniel Merrett as the backline coach and Brent Staker as the forward coach.[51] Existing club sponsor Hyundai, along with Epic Pharmacy, will sponsor the team in 2017.[52] The team plays its home games at the South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale.