The Brisbane Lions have recognised long-time staff member Nicole Duncan for 30 years of service.

Duncan joined the Club as Football Administration Manager in 1993, and three decades later she continues to hold that very role today.

During her time in the maroon, blue and gold; Duncan has ridden the emotional roller coaster of experiencing the highs and the lows that football has to offer.

The administrator played an important off-field role for the Club during its famous three-peat between 2001-2003.

Although her name might not be as synonymous with the Brisbane Lions as the likes of triple premiership legends Leigh Matthews or Michael Voss, Duncan’s contribution has been immense.

Brisbane Lions CEO, Greg Swann paid tribute to the long-serving football administrator at a Club event on Tuesday afternoon.

“It’s hard to put into words how appreciative the Club is to Nicole for not only her 30 years of service, but also the level of professionalism and dedication she has operated at,” he said.

“It’s quite remarkable to think she has held the same role at the same Club for three decades in an industry as demanding as the AFL and professional sport.

“There’s no questioning Nicole has played a key role in the success of the Brisbane Lions on and off the field, and on behalf of the entire Club I would like to congratulate Nicole for all she has done.”

Duncan has notched up more than 700 games with the Brisbane Lions, seeing some history-making events such as the introduction of the AFLW team and the move from The Gabba to Brighton Homes Arena at Springfield Central.

Highlighting how long she has been with the Club is the fact she has witnessed and supported different generations, including father-son combinations Marcus and Will Ashcroft, Darryl White and Darryl McDowell-White Jnr and Adrian and Jaspa Fletcher.

Add to that, Duncan has worked under a total of more than eight coaches and in excess of a dozen captains.

One of those leaders, current Co-Captain Harris Andrews, spoke of the contribution Duncan – more affectionately known as ‘Duncs’ - has played in his football career.

“It is incredible to see the amount of work Duncs does day in day out, a lot of which is behind the scenes and probably often goes unnoticed,” he said.

“Since I arrived in 2014, I’ve seen firsthand the long list of what she does and how many hours she puts in, and to think she has done that for more than two decades before I arrived is unbelievable.

“She is one of the most valuable members of the football department and we are extremely lucky to have her at our Club for hopefully many more years to come.”