The Brisbane Lions' proposed training and administration base 'The Reserve' at Springfield, is one step closer to securing funding from the Queensland State Government, as revealed in the Courier Mail today.

Sports Minister Mick de Brenni confirmed the State Government are supportive of the Lions’ proposal.

“We’ve been sitting down with the AFL and Ipswich City Council for some time, and the proposal looks like it absolutely aligns with our support for the women’s game, plus local job creation on the way through,” Mr de Brenni told The Courier Mail.

“I can confirm we’re supportive of what the Lions are trying to achieve. The Ipswich project, if supported by the federal government, will then proceed through our normal budgetary processes.

“Our relationship with the AFL means we look forward to working through this project proposal, but this weekend all of my thoughts are with (Lions AFLW Captain) Emma (Zielke) and the team to bring home the silverware.”

Lions CEO Greg Swann is pleased by the progress.

“We have had very encouraging discussions with the State Government,” he said.

“We are really pleased they are supportive of women’s sport on the same weekend of another grand final appearance for our team.”

More information on The Reserve is available here.