We're on! Round 1 is here and we're taking on Richmond at Brighton Homes Arena!

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Richmond Tigers
Where: Brighton Homes Arena
When: Sunday 3rd September at 3:05pm (local)
Gates Open: 1:45pm, entry from gates 1 & 6
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Tickets → Round 1 on sale now here. Kids go free* under 18!
^{*Must redeem a free junior ticket via Ticketmaster}

We encourage fans to buy tickets early, before arriving at Brighton Homes Arena. Those who are hoping to buy from the ground will need to scan one of the available QR Codes to do so. The event is a Mobile Online Ticketing event, this means your phone is your ticket, for the best experience, we recommend you download, login and add tickets to your mobile wallet via the  Ticketmaster App before you get to the venue. Our enhanced digital tickets means that you won’t be able to use screenshots of tickets to get into the venue, please transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.

Please ensure your mobile phone is charged to allow your tickets to scan on arrival at the venue, If you do have issues with this, or accessing your ticket, please visit our Box Office with your ID and Order Number and our team can assist you on the day. Any other questions on Mobile Ticketing head to Ticketmaster Mobile Tickets

Parking → Car Park 3 is

Membership → AFLW Members have free access! Use your Mobile Membership to scan in at the game. If you're not a member become one today and support the AFLW all season! Yes please, sign me up!

Suites → Watch the AFLW in style from the Suites on the upper terrace, the suite-est place in Springfield.

Upper Deck → Whether you are mixing business with pleasure or wanting to elevate your footy experience with your friends, we guarantee you’ll want to make yourself at home on the Upper Deck!

Lions Park → This round outside Brighton Homes Arena treat the kids to face painting, ring toss and target ball practice! Inside the Arena we have a Maccas swing for the kids to come find and also have a Total Fusion pop up to check out!

Food & Drinks → Throughout the game we not only have food and drinks available from Wilde Kitchen & Bar but will also have food trucks on site. 

Make sure you check out the new Youi Community Hill and Canteen while you’re visiting our new home at Brighton Homes Arena. This space has been proudly developed in partnership with Youi and Brisbane Lions Football Club to celebrate our passion for footy and community. ‘The Hill’ is a gathering spot for all local players and supporters to come together and roar with pride for our Lions. Our ‘Community Canteen’ helps local clubs raise funds that go directly back to the community. This weekend, you can support local legends, the Collingwood Park Power Football Club by purchasing sausage sangas and drinks from the ‘Community Canteen’. While Youi and the Lions created this space, we want you to make it your own. Go Lions!

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near gate 1, inside next to reception. we will also have a Lions Pop Up Shop outside on the concourse available between 1:45pm til final siren for you to get your merch fix! 

Train → The easiest way to get to Brighton Homes Arena is by train to Springfield Central Station. Your event ticket entitles you to TRAVEL FREE, to and from matches, on the Queensland Rail City Network (excluding Airtrain). Starting at Redcliffe you can get a direct train to the Springfield Central, stopping right at our Gate 1 entrance. Jump on from all the major stations in the city; Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Central & Roma Street and you'll be out at Springfield Central in roughly 30mins!
Remember to always plan your trip: Additional Springfield Line Information - Additional Translink Event Information

Bus → Several route services service Springfield Central / Orion Shopping Centre including Route 526, 527, 528.

Drive → Our address is 16 Eden Station Drive, Springfield Central 4300. Exits 31 or 33. Our address is 16 Eden Station Drive, Springfield Central. Paid parking is available for purchase in Carpark 3. Limited street parking is available. Plan ahead and book your carpark for the Richmond game here. Additional street parking is available on Australia Ave or in the Springfield Park 'n' Ride located on Springfield Greenbank Arterial. 

Accessible Parking → Accessible parking is available at Springfield Central Station accessible parking. Spaces are on a first come basis.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Vehicle drop off and pick up is available at Springfield Central Train Station. Vehicles cannot remain here and will need to find parking offsite. 

Bike & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, including a dedicated path parallel to Mountain Creek. Bike racks are available at Springfield Central Station.

Arena map:

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate or stream on Fox Sports 3, Kayo, AFLW Official App or AFL Live Official App

In last year's season Brisbane earned a home preliminary final after getting one back on Richmond in a hot qualifying final. Dynamic duo Emily Bates and Ally Anderson did plenty through the middle of the field, each winning 21 disposals and claiming 13 clearances. 

BRISBANE                    1.3     4.6     5.8     5.9     (39)  
RICHMOND                 1.1     1.2     1.3     3.4     (22)  

Caitlin Greiser was the hero in her first game for Richmond, thumping through the match-winning goal from 40m to topple Brisbane by six points at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday.

In a ripping contest between two top four teams from last season, captain Katie Brennan gave her team a chance by levelling scores inside the final five minutes before Greiser had her moment.

After winning a free kick for pinning Brisbane skipper Bre Koenen holding the ball, the former Saint went back and hammered her set shot post high with the breeze to complete the 6.4 (40) to 5.4 (34) victory.

The Tigers had to withstand 60 nervous seconds at the end with the ball close to the Lions' goal, but they hung on to complete the upset.

Mon Conti (26 disposals, eight clearances and a goal) was magnificent for the victors, helping to turn the tide after Richmond trailed by 18 points during the second term.

The superstar left the field in the dying stages appearing to favour her left ankle.

Grace Egan (20), Ellie McKenzie (15) and Eilish Sheerin (14) were also instrumental, while Brennan's two goals proved crucial.

The Lions were best served by Belle Dawes, who finished with 17 disposals, while League best and fairest Ally Anderson (22) was also prolific.

Brisbane looked at its run-and-gun best in the opening quarter, using the strong breeze to grab a two-goal advantage at the first change, but perhaps didn't cash in as it would have liked.

After some poor entries going forward early in the game, they adjusted, with Charlotte Mullins kicking a goal with her first kick in AFLW and Taylor Smith adding another minutes later.

Dakota Davidson kicked truly from a contested mark early in the second term to give the hosts an 18-point lead, but that's when Richmond bit back. Hard.

Captain Brennan started the revival with a superb running goal from 45m before superstar Conti continued the resurgence with a magnificent one-on-one win over Phoebe Monahan and skilful checkside finish from close range.

When Emelia Yassir and Courtney Jones kicked goals before half-time, Richmond had kicked four on the trot and carried a six-point lead to the main break.

The game was stuck between the 50m arcs in the third quarter and it took a terrific Sophie Conway set shot from the left hand boundary line to level the scores at the final change and set up a grandstand finish.

Did you see that?
In her first AFLW game, things could not have started better for young Lion Charlotte Mullins, who kicked a goal with her first touch in the big time. After being drafted prior to season seven, Mullins sat out to complete her final year of school, but wasted no time in making her mark on debut. After taking a mark at the top of the goalsquare from a cleverly centred Orla O'Dwyer kick, Mullins went back and slotted the goal, much to the excitement of her teammates.

The moment
With her team trailing by a goal and less than five minutes remaining, it took a piece of Katie Brennan brilliance to keep the door ajar for the Tigers. With Ellie McKenzie able to step around Ally Anderson and kick the ball long inside 50, Brennan was able to outwork reliable Lion Nat Grider to take a contested mark near the top of the goalsquare. Her resulting goal levelled the scores before Caitlin Greiser was able to finish the job moments later.

Up next
Richmond has just a five day turnaround to prepare for a bumper Friday night clash against Adelaide at Ikon Park, while the Lions travel to South Australia to take on Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval on Saturday afternoon.

BRISBANE       2.1   3.1   4.3   5.4 (34)
RICHMOND     0.1   4.1   4.3   6.4 (40)

GOALS
Brisbane: Davidson 2, Conway, Mullins, T.Smith
Richmond: Brennan 2, Conti, Greiser, Jones, Yassir

BEST
Brisbane: Dawes, O'Dwyer, Anderson, Conway, T.Smith, Hickie
Richmond: Conti, Egan, Brennan, Sheerin, Cox, McKenzie

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Richmond: Conti (ankle)

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 3,400 at Brighton Homes Arena