Brisbane Lions delist Joyce and Beecken
Darragh Joyce and Luke Beecken have been delisted; youngsters Lloyd and Evans will be recalled at the rookie draft next month.
The Brisbane Lions have delisted defenders Darragh Joyce and Luke Beecken as part of off-season roster changes. Joyce played 14 games across four seasons after joining from St Kilda.
Beecken played his one and only AFL game after being a mid-season draftee in 2024. Young key defender Luke Lloyd and forward Koby Evans have also been delisted but the club has committed to re-signing them at the Telstra AFL Rookie Draft next month.
Lions footy boss Danny Daly thanked both players for their contribution and development. The Lions farewelled four more players in the recent trade period.
- 14 across four seasons
- Joyce's games for Lions
- 1 game
- Beecken's AFL games
- 4 players
- Trade period departures
Why it mattersThe moves show how AFL clubs reshape their lists between seasons through delistings and the rookie draft process.
AustraliaBrisbane Lions fans see roster changes that could shape the team's makeup for the coming season.
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