Ladies first! From CEO’s to the creative types, we’re celebrating all the Brisbane Lions movers and shakers.

Ally Anderson

Ally is one of Brisbane Lions’ original players and life’s been nothing short of empowering since. “It’s definitely changed my life for the better. I get to travel and work with communities through Red Dust, a not-for-profit organisation in NT, where we deliver healthy living programs to students. I would have never been able to do this unless I was playing,” she says. These days, the young fans have female role models and knowing she’s contributing is humbling. This year she’ll be working on a Lions’ program called Inspire, running footy and education programs within a three-week program and she’s also excited for more women’s games to be held at The Gabba.

Breeanna Brock 

Since 2016, Breeanna has been front and centre as Brisbane Lions’ first women’s team CEO – a far cry from her days as a tennis coach. When it comes to the AFLW, Breeanna says she feels blessed to have created something from nothing. “It’s been a privilege to be a part of history and shape this incredible team.” And, it transcends further than just the Lions, with the foundations of footy giving women everywhere an opportunity to trust each other. “Footy allows women to do things they haven’t experienced such as protecting each other, tackling and being aggressive – all without negative connotation,” she says. It’s no surprise women are coming in droves to the game due to the empowering opportunities.

Linsey Norris

With a background in tourism, Linsey started with Brisbane Lions in 2013. Climbing the ranks in various roles, she worked on the original women’s team pitch and was recently promoted while on maternity leave. “The Brisbane Lions organisation is so supportive for a working mum; the hours and maternity policies – it’s a great place to work for a woman,” she says. “For women’s football, the change in society currently is massive, and for us to go out to schools and see stars in students’ eyes when they see our players is amazing – it could be them one day. There’s a way to go but we’re making amazing progress.”