We're at Sir Doug Nicholls Round and we're back at the Gabba taking on the Richmond Tigers! 

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Richmond Tigers
Where: The Gabba, Vulture St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
When: Saturday 18th May at 7:30pm (local)
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices
→ Our first open day for the Lions Institute of Business and Sport is happening before the game at the Gabba! Interested in building a career in sport? Now's your chance! Register now. 
→ Our 2024 Indigenous Guernsey is on sale now! Buy Now.
→ The Long Walk 2024. The Long Walk Trust is a charity inspired by former Essendon player Michael Long's walk to Canberra to get the lives of Indigenous people back on the national agenda. Register Now.

Tickets → Tickets are ON SALE for Round 10. You can still become a member today and secure your seat!

AreaVIP → Sit like a Fan. Feel like a VIP. 

GG → I’m best served in groups and I’m waiting for you to have your next Instagram-able moment. I’m doing footy a little differently and G, I think you’re going to like me.

The Verandah → SOLD OUT Presented by Brooke's Blooms, immerse yourself in the exclusive privileges of “The Verandah”, boasting access to a private bar, a meticulously styled space, and countless opportunities for capturing unforgettable moments to add to your social media feed.

Premiership Lounge → Offers a luxurious setting to reinvigorate, relax and revel in the golden days of old and new before, during, and after the goosebump-enducing action on field.

TAB Pool Room → Will proudly display iconic Brisbane Lions memorabilia, a home to celebrate Brisbane Lions legends on and off the field.

Lions Park → Located outside Gate 2 starting from 5:00pm. Treat the kids to Bungee trampolines and face painting! We'll have interactive activations from Caltex Spin to Win, Triple M and Hyundai. Make sure to head to the TAFE QLD marquee to get all your education questions sorted! You'll not miss the large inflatable Sherrin - so make sure to take a snap! 

Cross River Rail → The new train stations will transform future game days and travel around Brisbane! Chat with the Cross River Rail team at their marquee, and check out their virtual reality station tours! Tell Cross River Rail what the new station at the Gabba will mean for your game day experience. You could win a 2024 signed Brisbane Lions Guernsey Take Survey

Food & Drinks → Gabba food and beverage outlets will be open on all levels and gates.

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near Gate 2, open from 10:00am - late. We will also have a pop up set up in Lions Park from 5:00pm for you to get your merch fix! Gates 2 and 9 are open from when gates open until 10min after first siren. Gate 4, Upper 7, Upper 4 are open from when gates open until 3/4 time. Collingwood merch will be located in the lower level of Gate 7.

The Long Walk → The Long Walk Trust is a charity inspired by former Essendon player Michael Long's walk to Canberra to get the lives of Indigenous people back on the national agenda. The charity works for Indigenous wellbeing and raises funds to support programs that improve conditions for Indigenous Australians. Register Now

10:00am: Lions Shop Open
4:40pm: Lion Park Open
6:00pm: Gates Open
6:16pm: Long Walk Finish
6:42pm: Team Warm Up and Smoking Ceremony
7:00pm: Sir Doug Nicholls Round Light Show, featuring Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company, The Murri School and Mornington Island Dancers
7:12pm: Richmond Entry 
7:15pm: Brisbane Lions Entry: 
7:24pm: Welcome to Country by Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company:
7:30pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Mornington Island Dancers Performance
HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays and Wagga Torres Strait Island Dance Company Performance
POST Game: Macca’s Kick2Kick
$10K guaranteed 50-50 prize

Trains & Buses → The easiest way to get to The Gabba. Your event ticket entitles you to TRAVEL FREE, to and from matches, on the Queensland Rail City Network (excluding Airtrain). Brisbane City Council buses or a special event shuttle service from 4 hours prior to the event.

Woolloongabba Bus Station → From March 2024, a new temporary footpath will be open between Woolloongabba station platform 2 and Main Street on AFL game days. You can also continue to use the pedestrian overpass which has both lifts and stairs. For further information, please visit the @TransLink website or contact Cross River Rail at 1800 010 875.

Remember to always plan your trip: Plan ahead →

Parking → There is no public parking at The Gabba. Fifteen minute parking limits apply across most of The Gabba Traffic Area on event days – we strongly recommend taking advantage of the public transport options. Find out more about parking restrictions around The Gabba on the Brisbane City Council website. 

Accessible Parking → An accessibility drop off zone is located near Gate 5 on Linton Street (near Duke St). There is limited accessibility parking across from Gate 5 on Duke St – you will require a PWD permit to access this area and is first in, first served. For all PWD and accessibility information, please visit The Gabba's accessibility page.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Due to road closures and changed traffic conditions we strongly recommend catching public transport to The Gabba, however should you wish to be dropped off or picked up this can be facilitated via designated drop off points just a short walk from the venue on either Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street. Ask your lift legend to type Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street into their GPS. 

Bike, Scooter & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, snag a e-bike or e-scooter from the City or South Brisbane to get to The Gabba.

Watch → Free to air on Channel 7 or stream on Foxtel, Fox Footy or Kayo. Broadcast kicks off 7:30pm.

Remember! Sign up with a Digital Membership to get discounted Kayo! Become a member today →

Hugh McCluggage played his best game of the season and Lachie Neale ran riot as Brisbane kept the pressure on the top two with an emphatic 81-point win over Richmond at the Gabba.

BRISBANE     4.6       9.7       15.13     20.14 (134)
RICHMOND   1.3       1.7       4.7         7.11 (53)

GOALS 
Brisbane: Daniher 5, McCarthy 3, Neale 2, Hipwood 2, Cameron 2, Bailey 2, Wilmot, McKenna, Berry, Ah Chee

BEST 
Brisbane: McCluggage, Neale, McKenna, McInerney, Ashcroft, Dunkley, Colema

Crowd: 30,022 at the Gabba

Saturday night at the Gabba resembled more a party than a game of football, as Brisbane's stars filled their boots, youngsters showed their wares and we even saw a Mark of the Year contender in a 119-point shellacking of Richmond.

The Lions kicked six goals in the opening 20 minutes to effectively kill off the contest and continued to put the foot down, winning 26.7 (163) to 6.8 (44).

It was the second biggest win in the club's merged history, behind only the 141-point triumph over Adelaide in 2004.

After a rollercoaster start to the season, it was a night of celebration for the home team.

Third-year forward Kai Lohmann kicked a career-high five goals, Charlie Cameron found his way back into form with five as well, while Cam Rayner finished with three.

And the veterans also had nights out, with Lachie Neale giving off an astonishing six direct goal assists from his 36 disposals. Dayne Zorko continued his resurgent season off half-back with 35 disposals that included 15 marks.

Joe Daniher was also licking his lips with so much midfield dominance, kicking 3.2 from 20 disposals as he roamed all over the ground.

And while this one-sided match could otherwise be easily forgotten by neutral fans, it will now always be remembered as the night Cal Ah Chee sat on Nathan Broad's shoulders to pull down one of the best marks at the ground in recent memory.

Ah Chee levitated well above the Gabba turf long enough for most of the 27,200 fans to open their mouths in aghast.

It was Brisbane's third match in succession without a loss, following a powerful win over Gold Coast and a meritorious draw against the Crows in Adelaide and leaves it hovering outside the top eight ahead of a date with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium next Sunday.

The Lions had 10 unanswered goals on the scoreboard early in the second quarter before Noah Balta kicked Richmond's first.

Brisbane was good in the contest and explosive away from it, finding space at will and punishing their opponents on turnover.

Just a week after losing to the Western Bulldogs by 91 points, Richmond – which has 15 players on its injury list – had another night to forget.

Its injury woes continued with Mykelti Lefau (jaw) and Rhyan Mansell (head) both failing to see the game out. 

Dustin Martin spent most of his time forward, bypassing goalscoring opportunities he would normally gobble up to try and bring his younger teammates into the game.

Experienced players Dan Rioli and Dion Prestia tried hard, but far too much was left to far too few.

Oh boy, Ah Chee!
If there's an early rival to Jamie Elliott's Anzac Day hanger as the Goal of the Year, it might just be Cal Ah Chee's spectacular second-quarter effort. The Lions forward leapt high over Nathan Broad and got the perfect sit on the Tiger's shoulders. Most importantly he clutched the ball and held it on his way back to earth. The Gabba crowd instantly rose to its feet and then gave it another big "ooohhh" and "ahhhh" seconds later when the replay hit the scoreboard.

More injury woes for the Tigers
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse on the injury front for the Tigers – well, they have. Already with 15 players on their official injury list, you can now add two more after Mykelti Lefau (jaw) and Rhyan Mansell (head) were both injured in unlucky fashion. Lefau flew high for a mark and bumped his jaw on an opponent's leg as he fell to ground. Mansell was also flying for a mark, but unfortunately for him, so was captain Toby Nankervis coming from the other direction. Both Lefau and Mansell immediately left the field and did not return.

Bruuuuuuuce gets on the board
In his third career game Bruce Reville kicked his first goal in the AFL – and he made it one to remember. Lining up from 50m during the third quarter, the Papua New Guinea-born Lion launched his set shot straight through the middle to be immediately mobbed by his teammates. As has quickly become custom at the Gabba, the home crowd collectively yelled "Bruuuuuuuce" as it left his boot. The 23-year-old has quickly become a fan favourite.

BRISBANE     7.4       13.5     21.6     26.7 (163)
RICHMOND   0.5       2.6      4.6      6.8 (44)

GOALS
Brisbane: Lohmann 5, Cameron 5, Daniher 3, Rayner 3, Morris 2, McInerney 2, Zorko, Sharp, Reville, McCluggage, Ah Chee, Hipwood
Richmond: Cumberland 2, Mansell, Lefau, Coulthard, Balta

BEST
Brisbane: Neale, Zorko, Lohmann, Daniher, McInerney, Cameron
Richmond: Rioli, Prestia, Dow, Brown 

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Richmond: Lefau (jaw), Mansell (head)

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Shadeau Brain (replaced Hugh McCluggage at three-quarter time)
Richmond: Matthew Coulthard (replaced Lefau at half-time)

Crowd: 27,200 at the Gabba