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Dayne Zorko signs one-year contract extension with Brisbane Lions

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Dayne Zorko signs one-year contract extension with Brisbane Lions

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Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract to play a 17th AFL season in 2027. The 37-year-old midfielder secured the deal on Wednesday ahead of the club's upcoming semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba. Zorko has appeared in 14 games throughout the 2026 season while managing soft tissue concerns. The five-time Merrett-Murray Medal winner remains five games away from surpassing Simon Black to hold the Brisbane games record. With the team preparing for a potential three-game postseason run this year, Zorko is positioned to challenge that milestone early in the 2027 season. The signing follows the recent re-signing of teammate Zac Bailey as the club bolsters its roster ahead of the finals.

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•Dayne Zorko signed a one-year deal for the 2027 season.
•The 37-year-old is five games behind Simon Black for the club's all-time games record.
•Zorko recorded 14 appearances during the 2026 home and away season.
•The announcement comes ahead of the Lions' semi-final match against Adelaide.

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