We take a look at the 2016 season through photos which highlight the ups and downs of the season, beginning with Rounds 1 - 8.

Round 1

v West Coast Eagles, Domain Stadium

Joshua Schache kicks his first goal on debut

Tom Cutler and former Lion Jack Redden

Daniel Rich looks on during warm-up

The team leave the field following our loss to West Coast

Round 2

v North Melbourne, Gabba

A young fan at our first home game

Allen Christensen during a tackle

Round 3

v Geelong Cats, Simmonds Stadium

Harris Andrews looks on during a break

Josh Walker plays against his former team, Geelong Cats

Round 4

v Gold Coast SUNS, Gabba

Stefan Martin before the big hit from Steven May in QClash

Stefan Martin is attended to after being knocked out by Gold Coast's Steven May

Dayne Zorko talks to the team during a break

Dan Merrett and Ryan Bastinac celebrate following our win

The team with the QClash Cup

Tom Bell, Joshua Schache, Josh Walker and Ryan Bastinac in the centre of the team song after our win

Round 5

v Western Bulldogs, Etihad

Tom Cutler leaves the field with a shoulder dislocation

Stefan Martin and Daniel Rich attend to Allen Christensen who is knocked out after a heavy bump

Claye Beams greets former Lion Jed Adcock post-game

Ryan Lester

Round 6

v Sydney Swans, Gabba

Daniel Merrett and Lance Franklin go for the ball on a rainy afternoon

Aliir Aliir with Ben Keays post-game

The team huddle after our narrow loss

Round 7

v Port Adelaide, Adelaide Oval

Dayne Beams celebrates after kicking a goal in his first game since Round 18, 2016

Tackling king Mitch Robinson on Jared Polec

Skipper Tom Rockliff leads the team off the field injured following our loss

Stefan Martin

Round 8

v Collingwood, Gabba

Dayne Beams up against his former team

Ben Keays