The Brisbane Lions have re-signed exciting utility Shadeau Brain on a new two-year deal, keeping him at Brighton Homes Arena until at least the end of 2026.

Brain, a Brisbane Lions Academy graduate, joined the Club after being pre-selected as a Category B Rookie from the Queensland Zone at the end of 2022.

Recruited initially as a 183-centimetre forward, Brain’s versatility has seen him move to the half-back flank where his speed and ball use has been on display in the VFL.

Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly said he was pleased to have the Brain re-commit to the Club.

“Shadeau has worked very hard since joining our football program and as a result thoroughly deserves to be rewarded with a new contract,” Daly said.

“It’s always a great feeling to re-sign any player, particularly when they are a Queensland local who has come through our Brisbane Lions Academy.

“He is a player with natural talent and a bit of ‘x-factor’ who has shown some promising development in the 18 months he has been with us and we look forward to what is ahead for Shadeau.”

Brain said he learnt plenty from his first season in the Lions AFL program in 2023, which motivated the 20-year-old to put his best foot forward this season.

The former Noosa player said he would love to see other local Queensland talent arrive at the Brisbane Lions.

“I felt last year I had a few interruptions with injuries that didn’t help me, so I went away in the off-season focussed to return this year fit and firing,” Brain said.

“I left no stone unturned to make sure I gave myself the best chance of having a really solid season and feel I came back and ticked a lot of the boxes.

“Now in the next couple of years I just want to continue to grow as a player and as a person and to keep going forward to get some success with this great club.

“I also hope my story helps other young boys and girls coming through the AFL Queensland pathway that you can get to the top level.

“I think Queensland footy is continuing to grow and it’s so good to see.”