Brisbane has announced the re-signings of Ryan Lester and Mitch Hinge, with the pair committing to remain at the Lions in 2020.
Hinge has been elevated to the senior list from the rookie list, after finally making his debut in 2019, playing two senior games.
Lester featured nine times in 2019, and has signed on for his 10th year at the club.
“Ryan is a person that is well respected by everyone at our football Club due to his manner and drive to improve himself as a player,” Brisbane's General Manager of Football David Noble told the club's website.
“Being a part of our leadership group, he provides great input into the direction and decision making of the Club from a leader’s perspective.
“Mitch showed terrific improvement in his game this year, making his debut into a pretty settled team.
“He showed he has the skills to play at the level and now the challenge in front of him is to secure a regular position in the team, with his run, competitiveness and ability to play in several positions.”
The two re-signings mean the Lions now have just five players currently without a contract for 2020.
Brisbane 2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| Oscar Allen (West Coast Eagles, 2031), Dan Annable (2028), Cody Curtin (2027), Sam Draper (Essendon Bombers, 2030), Koby Evans (2027), Tai Hayes (2027), Ben Murphy (2026) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Callum Ah Chee (Adelaide Crows), Darcy Craven (delisted), Sam Day (retired), Oscar McInerney (retired), Deven Robertson (West Coast Eagles), Brandon Ryan (delisted), Brandon Starcevich (West Coast Eagles) |
| Re-Signed |
| None |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Noah Answerth (free agent), Zac Bailey (free agent), Luke Beecken, Shadeau Brain, Darcy Fort, Darcy Gardiner (free agent), Darragh Joyce, Ryan Lester (free agent), Luke Lloyd, Lincoln McCarthy, Conor McKenna, Will McLachlan, Ben Murphy, Lachie Neale (free agent), Bruce Reville, Henry Smith, Reece Torrent, James Tunstill, Zane Zakostelsky, Dayne Zorko (free agent) |
