Well footy fans, AFL Men's is back and back with a bang. We take on Port Adelaide at home for an early top of the table clash.

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide
Where: The Gabba
When: Saturday 19th March at 7:10pm (local time)
Gates Open: 5:45pm (local time)
Match Day Covid Info: Read all about it here

Please be ready to Check In and display your proof of vaccination upon entry.

Team Announcement: Rayner and Answerth are back!

Match Preview: 3 Things To Know

Go All In and live the suite life this season with AreaVIP, The Verandah or GG. View our Corporate Hospitality tickets here.

PLAN YOUR TRIP
The Gabba is a public transport destination! For any event public transport will get you the closest to your gate.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport is the best way to get to The Gabba.

Travel for FREE within the Brisbane City Council shire by showing your pre-purchased event ticket on Queensland Rail City Network trains (excluding Airtrain), Brisbane City Council buses or a special event shuttle service from 4 hours prior to the event

PARKING
Limited parking space are available to purchase - HERE

Watch AFL Round 1: Live on Seven, Fox Footy, and stream on Kayo.

Keep your eyes peeled here for updates on all the fun things you can get up to at our home games this year.

LIONS SHOP

> Lions Shop Main Store will be open from 10:00am until late

> Lion Park Pop-Up Marquee will be open from 5:00pm selling all the latest merch, including 2022 Member cap and scarf redemption.

> Lions Shop Outlets will be open throughout the Gabba at gates 2, 4, 7, 9, upper 4, and upper 7. Open from 5:00pm until 3/4 time of the mens game. 

> Fast Item Of The Game: Get first access the Brisbane Lions Charcoal Leisure tee when you purchase on Lions Shop online store using Fast checkout.

LION PARK - Open outside Gate 2 from 5:00pm-7:10pm

Hyundai Hotshots
Catch the final round of the Hyundai Hotshots competition on-field at ¼ time where two past Brisbane Lions players will go head to head to compete on behalf of two lucky members to win a Hyundai Tucson N Line Diesel. See past challenges.

Need A New Car?
Check out the Hyundai Tucson N Line in Lion Park this Saturday.
Kylie, our dedicated sales manager won’t be in Lion park this weekend however she is only ever a phone call or email away. 
Looking to enquire about a new car? Contact Kylie.

Gettin' Jiggy With It
The Triple M DJ is back for 2022 to set the vibe as you arrive for game day.

Get A Photo With Roy
Everyone's favourite mascot duo will be out and about between 5pm-7pm. They love a selfie so don't be shy to ask.

Kids Rock Climbing
It's the kids favourite, and it's back for another season. Let them reach new heights as they scale their way up the safe and exciting rock-climbing wall.

Face Painting & Hair Colouring 
Kids can have their face painted in Lion Park all afternoon, and the Leukaemia Foundation will also have a hair colouring station set up to get you into the spirit. Don’t worry, it will all wash out before school on Monday.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

> Mac For A Match > The 2022 AFL season is here, and you could score yourself a free Big Mac, thanks to McDonald's. The rules are simple: if we score 70+ points win, lose or draw, you score a Big Mac! It’s a Macca’s Mac for a Match! Fans with a game day ticket can pick up a free Big Mac the following Monday after 10.30am – lunch sorted!

> Tommy Gun's Barber Shop > Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop have setup in AreaVIP to bring you fresh $30 cuts during the game. No booking is needed, find them at AreaVIP and add yourself to the queue. Trust us, the view is awesome!

> Macca's Kick 2 Kick > Hey footy fans, Macca’s Kick 2 Kick is back! Stick around after the final siren to get on the ground with Macca’s Kick 2 Kick.

> 50/50 Raffle > Get your tickets in the 50/50 raffle which will be drawn at the start of the 4th quarter - if you win you'll get half the takings and the other half goes to the Leukaemia Foundation. You can pre-purchase here.

> Win A Signed Guernsey > Buy 2 Coca-Cola Varieties from any outlet at the Gabba for your chance to win a signed guernsey, footy and two corporate suite tickets for our last home game of the season. Just scan the QR card with your drink purchase to enter this week’s draw.

> World's Greatest Shave > Catch all the action live at half time as one of the Leukaemia Foundation’s highest fundraisers has their head shaved as part of World’s Greatest Shave. There’ll also be a special appearance by one of our players who’s losing his luscious locks.

> Free Jack Links Jerky > Get your hands on a post-game snack. Take a walk on the wild side post-game at Gate 2, Jack Links will be offering free samples of their tasty snacks.

FOOD & DRINK 

Gabba food and beverage outlets will be open on all levels and gates. For the best footy food experience treat yourself to the suite life at AREAVIP, GG or The Verandah.

It was Round 7 when we last met Port Adelaide here at the Gabba. The final score 93-44. We all know Port rolled on to be a a serious flag contender by end of year. We'll be looking to cut the power this weekend at our Round 1 scrap.

MATCH PREVIEW: Here's 3 Things To Know

BRISBANE started like an old draught horse but finished like a wild brumby to storm past Port Adelaide and win by 11 points at the Gabba on Saturday night. 

Trailing by 24 points late in the third term, and with almost no rhythm to their game, the Lions turned it on in the last quarter, kicking five goals to one to run out 11.14 (80) to 10.9 (69) winners. 

Joe Daniher kicked two of his four goals, Linc McCarthy pounced on an Aliir Aliir mistake to kick another before Oscar McInerney took a towering pack mark to give the home team a lead they would not relinquish.

The win could have come at a cost though with skipper Dayne Zorko leaving the field in the third quarter with what appeared to be an Achilles injury.

Port had a rough night on the injury front as well with Xavier Duursma (collarbone) and Trent McKenzie (knee) failing to see the game out.

Brisbane struggled to find any flow for most of the night, but when they needed a lift, Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale provided, finishing with 31 disposals and seven clearances. 

Zac Bailey became more prominent, Daniher was a handful and, playing his first senior game in 18 months, Noah Answerth was crucial in the final term, winning a heap of one-on-one contests. 

Marcus Adams' contribution should not be left out either, keeping Port's forward forays at bay before his midfield got on top.

Port had its chances to put the game away in the third quarter and can thank Dan Houston's career-best 36 disposals and two goals for much of its ascendency. 

His thumping goal from outside 50 late in the match gave them some hope.

Travis Boak was fantastic, as was Karl Amon, while Ryan Burton had the better of Charlie Cameron.

The first half resembled a couple of prized fighters shadowing each other, but too nervous to throw a jab.

The ball movement from both teams was conservative, and while the pressure was intense, the skills were below their usual high level.

Port led by four points at half-time and 15 at three-quarter time, but was unable to run the game out. 

Zorko's Wild Night

After having a severely disrupted pre-season following a small procedure on his Achilles, Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko didn't see the night out.

Starting at half-back, he looked more than a little rusty in the first half, turning the ball over a couple of times and giving away a 50m penalty that led to a Karl Amon goal. Zorko did provide some spark though, and just as he was moved into the front half, limped off before the final change. 

Oh no, Joe!

When Joe Daniher is around, things happen, and right on the stroke of half-time Brisbane's full forward gave us a bit of everything in five crazy seconds. With the ball kicked long to the top of the Lions' goalsquare, Daniher rose high to take a spectacular grab 15m from goal. As he rose to his feet, he fed a quick handpass to Nakia Cockatoo, only for the half-time siren to sound as Cockatoo slammed it through. Alas, it was too late.

BRISBANE     2.2       4.6       6.10     11.14 (80)

PORT ADELAIDE      1.1       5.4       9.7       10.9 (69)

 
GOALS
Brisbane: Daniher 4, Fort 2, McCarthy 2, Bailey, Cameron, McInerney

Port Adelaide: Houston 2, Amon, Boak, Drew, Georgiades, Marshall, Motlop, Powell-Pepper, Rozee

 
BEST
Brisbane: Neale, Adams, Bailey, Daniher, McCarthy, Answerth, Berry

Port Adelaide: Houston, Amon, Boak, Burton, Butters, Wines

INJURIES 
Brisbane: Zorko (foot)

Port Adelaide: Duursma (collarbone), McKenzie (knee)

SUBSTITUTES  
Brisbane: Harry Sharp (replaced Dayne Zorko)

Port Adelaide: Steven Motlop (replaced Xavier Duursma)