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Ryan Lester is one of the more experienced players on the Lions list and backed up his 2023 and 2024 seasons with another strong showing in 2025. A stalwart of the Club, Lester’s classy and competitiveness was on full display during the Lions charge to back-to-back premiership glory. Making his debut back in 2011, Lester has played at least three games in every season since and has no signs of slowing down. A leader both on and off the field, Lester has played a pivotal role in the Clubs rise up the ladder in the last five years.
Ryan Lester
Ryan Lester is one of the more experienced players on the Lions list and backed up his 2023 and 2024 seasons with another strong showing in 2025. A stalwart of the Club, Lester’s classy and competitiveness was on full display during the Lions charge to back-to-back premiership glory. Making his debut back in 2011, Lester has played at least three games in every season since and has no signs of slowing down. A leader both on and off the field, Lester has played a pivotal role in the Clubs rise up the ladder in the last five years.
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Latest Player Videos

  • 07:03

    Lester: “Everyone is expected to turn up in good shape”

    Watch the Press Conference with Ryan Lester as the influential defender suits up for another pre season

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  • 07:00

    This is my Story - Ryan Lester's 200th Game

    Ryan Lester, affectionately known as 'Frog' will lace up the boots for game 200 this weekend. Loyalty, mateship, resilience and leadership are just a number of topics the experienced defender talks about during our chat with him.

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  • 10:50

    Lester: "Had a new focus on doing more and being proactive"

    Ryan Lester will chalk up game 200 this weekend when the Brisbane Lions play St Kilda. The loyal defender has had challenges throughout his career, but believes a positive attitude and fortunate opportunities have helped him along the way.

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  • 10:27

    Lester: "We've got to dig in".

    Ryan Lester speaks to media in the lead up to the Easter Thursday Blockbuster against Collingwood.

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  • 09:20

    Lester: Playing Good Footy At The Right Time

    Ryan Lester is happy to be heading back to The Gabba this weekend.

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  • 02:51

    Lester Reaches 150

    Ryan Lester plays his 150th game in QClash 20. Hear what some of his teammates have to say about the milestone man.

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  • 06:39

    Lester: Learned Resilience Along The Way

    Ryan Lester will play his 150th game this weekend against the Gold Coast Suns in QCLash 20.

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  • 07:46

    Lester: Our Training Hasn't Been Affected

    Ryan Lester spoke to media this morning saying that the team is in good spirits and nothing has interrupted their preparation heading into the Easter Thursday clash against Collingwood.

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  • 01:40

    Post-match Rd 12: Lester

    Ryan Lester after Round 12 against North Melbourne.

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  • 05:49

    Lester: Exciting to be on the road again

    Ryan Lester says the team is looking to take full advantage of playing the next 2 games at the Gabba before they head down to Melbourne.

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Latest Player News

  1. Lions backing their defensive depth despite loss of underrated defender

    TWO-TIME premier Brisbane appeared to get even stronger over the off-season, but there's one hole that needs to be filled in 2026.

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  2. Lester locked in for 2026 after signing new deal

    Brisbane Lions premiership defender Ryan Lester will play on in 2026 after signing a new one-year deal to remain at Brighton Homes Arena.

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  3. Lions cult-figure rewarded for career-best year

    Brisbane Lions defender Ryan Lester has been rewarded with a new one-year contract to remain at Brighton Homes Arena until at least the end of 2025.

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  4. Frog's Journey to 200th Milestone

    Asked to choose three words to best describe himself, Ryan Lester paused and rubbed his chin. After a few moments he chose “genuine” and “consistent” and a collective “want to keep learning and get better at what I do”.

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