The Brisbane Lions are excited to announce Shadeau Brain and Ty Gallop have signed one-year contract extensions to keep them at Brighton Homes Arena.

Brain and Gallop, both Youi Brisbane Lions Academy graduates, will remain with the Club until at least the end of 2027.

The pair have more in common having both have come through the AFL Queensland talent pathway as Sunshine Coast locals.

Brain, pre-selected as a Category B Rookie from the Queensland Zone at the end of 2022, made his AFL debut in Round 9 last season before playing nine games in total.

While Gallop, taken with Pick 42 in the 2024 AFL Draft, has impressed during his first AFL pre-season with strong performances in several practice matches.

Lions General Manager Football, Danny Daly said it was exciting for the Club’s future to have the duo extend.

“To have two young guys commit to the football Club is a great sign for us and we’re looking forward to seeing both players continue to develop,” Daly said.

“Shadeau has continued to impress year-on-year and was rewarded with an AFL debut last season, and the rewards will continue as he keeps working hard.

“Ty has only been at the Club for a short time, but he is an exciting prospect for us and has enjoyed a strong first pre-season on our AFL list.

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

After initially recruited as a 183-centimetre forward, Brain’s versatility has seen him move to a half-back flank in the VFL where his speed and ball use are his strengths.

Now with a taste for AFL, the 21-year-old said he is determined to earn more games in coach Chris Fagan’s side.

“I felt last year I took a big step and was able to play some really good footy at both AFL and VFL level,” Brain said.

“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.”

Gallop, a 19-year-old key forward who stands at 194 centimetres, is also working hard to force his way into the Lions AFL team.

“I am very excited to have extended my contract with the Club for an extra year,” Gallop said.

“I am grateful to the Club for the opportunity and I’m excited to see what I can achieve over the next three years.”