Brisbane has committed to club icon and leader Dayne Zorko for 2026 as he prepares for his 300th game against Hawthorn on Sunday.
Zorko will enter next season as the second-oldest player in the competition, behind Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury, as he attempts to hunt down Lions games record holder Simon Black (322).
The 36-year-old has reinvigorated his career across half back in the absence of key personnel, especially during the club's heroic run to the 2024 premiership, where he also earned All-Australian honours for a second time.
"It feels amazing to re-sign and I am thankful for the Club for giving me the opportunity to continue my career," Zorko said.
"To have gone through some lean years early days and now be able to still be playing when we're playing finals makes it all worthwhile, and I wouldn't change it for the world.
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"The rest of this season and next year is about leaving this Club in great shape for whenever I do retire, and that includes educating others and offering my experience."
Zorko was passed on by Gold Coast ahead of their introduction to the competition in 2011, with the Lions benefiting from their faith in the Broadbeach product.
The former skipper (2018-2022) has also claimed five Merrett-Murray Medals and led the club's goal kicking on two occasions.
But at 36, he continues to defy the odds, and redefine his role in the flag-contending side.
"Age is something I have never really thought of," Zorko said.
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"People tell me about my age all the time, and it has no significance to me whatsoever, but I feel good, and that's all I am worried about.
"I am proud that I am still able to contribute to this team and able to help guide this young list is great and keeps me young."
Zorko will be looking to celebrate his 300th game in style in front of the home crowd at the Gabba on Sunday against the Hawks. He will share the evening with teammate Charlie Cameron, who will lift the bat to 250 matches.
However, the Lions are still in search of a double chance, with a loss putting their position in jeopardy, and could see them slide as low as eighth.
