‘That’s about a hundred-grand kick for me’: glow of Lions dynasty reaches far in Fitzroy
A pub owner in Melbourne’s Fitzroy district reflects on the lasting influence of the Brisbane Lions’ successful era after a last‑minute goal lifted his establishment’s Royal Derby scoreboard. While celebrating the win, he admits he still hopes the Lions’ continued triumph will boost his venue’s patronage and revenue, describing the team’s legacy as a “hundred‑grand kick” for him.