Round 16 and we're back at The Gabba to take on the Demons!

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons
Where: The Gabba, Vulture St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
When: Friday 28th June at 7:40pm (local)
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices
→ Bluey Experience  As part of the AFL’s Kids go Free rounds, fans will get the chance to see Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience pre match in Lion Park! Bluey and Bingo will be onstage at 5.15pm and again at 6.00pm. Performance goes for approx. 18mins. 

Tickets → Tickets are ON SALE for Round 16. Kids go FREE^* Make sure to know how to redeem these tickets. 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 5:10pm. 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! 

Bluey Experience → As part of the AFL’s Kids go Free rounds, fans will get the chance to see Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience pre match in Lion Park! Bluey and Bingo will be onstage at 5.15pm and again at 6.00pm. Performance goes for approx 18mins. Read more Info here.

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.

10:00am: Lions Shop Open
5:10pm: Lion Park Open
5:15pm-5:35pm: Bluey Live Interactive Experience #1, Lion Park
6:00pm-6:20pm: Bluey Live Interactive Experience #2, Lion Park
6:00pm: Gates Open
7:00pm: Bluey and Bingo On-Field Appearance
7:26pm: Melbourne Entry
7:29pm: Brisbane Lions Entry
7:40pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Ronald McDonald House Charities On-Field Challenge
HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays, Community Champion and Special Guest Appearance
POST Game: Macca’s Kick2Kick
50-50 – Guaranteed $10,000 Prize
Dollars for Goals - $500 for every goal donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities SEQ

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 7Mate or stream on Foxtel, Fox Footy or Kayo. Broadcast kicks off 7:30pm.

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Brisbane has celebrated Lachie Neale's 250th game with its first win at the MCG since 2022, posting a 22-point victory over Melbourne on Thursday night. In wintery conditions, the Lions held the Demons to their lowest three-quarter time score in four years, ultimately finishing the game 12.10 (82) to 8.12 (60) winners. A late surge from Melbourne wasn't enough to overcome the 43-point deficit at the final change. Charlie Cameron shook off a slow start to the season to kick three goals, as did Eric Hipwood, who kicked two of his own.

MELBOURNE          2.0     2.4       3.7       8.12 (60)
BRISBANE               4.2     7.4     10.8     12.10 (82)

GOALS
Brisbane: Cameron 3, McCluggage 2, Hipwood 2, Daniher 2, Lohmann, Fletcher, Bailey

BEST
Brisbane: Rayner, McCluggage, Dunkley, Neale, Andrews, Bailey

Crowd: 43,098 at the MCG

The race to September begins!

The bye rounds are behind us, teams jostling to separate themselves on what is a congested ladder, and our boys are hitting their stride.

So, Lions fans get ready for another big clash against the Dees, as we take a look at this weeks Match Preview.

Last Time We Met

Last time: Brisbane 12.10 (82) d Melbourne 8.12 (60) Round 5, 2024

It was a night to celebrate as our Lions got the job done at the MCG in co-captain Lachie Neale’s 250^th game.

In wintery conditions, our Lions posted a 22-point victory over Melbourne and our first win at the MCG since 2022. Our usual midfield culprits were at their mighty best, led by Cam Rayner's 25 disposals and nine clearances, alongside Lachie Neale (24 disposals, eight clearances) and Josh Dunkley (30 disposals, nine marks). The connection between our midfield and forward line was clear, with Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood, kicking two goals each across the opening term.

A late surge from Melbourne wasn't enough to overcome the 43-point deficit at the final change. Under Friday night lights our Lions will be looking to repeat recent history against the Dees with a strong start in front of a big Gabba crowd!

KIDS GO FREE! Grab the family and secure your tickets now →

Make sure you know how to redeem KIDS GO FREE tickets →

Excited About

Ashy’s Return!

Lions’ fans can all rejoice as this is a moment that we’ve all been waiting for.

Brisbane Lions midfielder, Will Ashcroft will make his long-awaited return against Melbourne under the Gabba lights this Friday night.

After suffering an ACL injury in round 19 last year, Ashcroft will line up for the first time this season, giving Fages another lever to pull within the midfield.

We’re sure there will be plenty of cheers when Ashy steps foot onto the Gabba and we wish him all the best in his return!

Match-ups we're keen for

Eric Hipwood vs Jake Lever

Our boy Hippy has been lighting it up!

In our last three matches Eric Hipwood has averaged 4.3 goals, 11.3 marks and 8.3 score involvements. As he looks to continue his mid-season surge, he’ll have the company of Melbourne defender Jake Lever. Lever returns from injury and will be looking to give the demons an extra boost in defence as these two men square off to help their sides break out of the logjam that is the middle of the ladder.

It's going to be a battle of the tall timber, but we back our man Hippy to fight the good fight and continue at his goal kicking best!

Going to the game against Melbourne at the Gabba? Plan your trip →

Hugh McCluggage has sealed a dramatic come-from-behind victory for Brisbane on Friday night, threading a late goal from the boundary line to sink a heartbroken Melbourne by five points at the Gabba.

After trailing by 23 points at half-time and 15 at the final change, the Lions stormed home to win 11.20 (86) to 11.15 (81) to jump into the top eight for the first time this season.

Brisbane botched plenty of chances in the final quarter and looked like falling frustratingly short, before Kai Lohmann breathed life into their comeback with a terrific left-foot finish.

After Will Ashcroft's hurried shot hit the post to level scores, it was McCluggage's turn to play hero. But it wasn't without controversy.

Hemmed in near the boundary, Demon Alex Neal-Bullen picked the ball up and dived over the line to safety. Or so he thought. 

However, the umpire paid a free kick for insufficient intent and McCluggage went back and slotted the difficult shot from 45m.

Bayley Fritsch had a chance to level scores late, but his flying shot sailed wideand Brisbane was home to win its fourth straight game. 

Led by Jack Viney (26 disposals and nine clearances) and Kysaiah Pickett(five goals), Melbourne was fantastic for most of the match, breaking the game open with an eight-goal second quarter, but it ran out of legs.

After being outplayed in the first half, Brisbane's midfield lifted, led by McCluggage (28 disposals), Lachie Neale (29) and Josh Dunkley (32).

With a ferocity around the contest that overwhelmed Brisbane, the Demonskicked eight goals in a stunning second quarter.

Brisbane had dropped the Jarrod Berry tag on Viney, Max Gawn was dominating his duel with Oscar McInerney and Melbourne forced the ball forward time after time and punished a leaky Lions defence as Clayton Oliver (29 disposals and a goal) started brightly.Jacob van Rooyen started the chaos, kicking two goals from strong marks before Pickett completely took over.

The dynamic half-forward kicked three for the term – four for the half – including one exquisite left-foot snap at top pace from 40m.

It didn't matter who Brisbane sent to him, it simply had no answer for Pickett's pace, evasion and expertise in the air.

Melbourne's tall forwards, so often questioned, suddenly looked potent, with Harrison Petty and Daniel Turner taking multiple contested marks alongside van Rooyen to prove critical links in the chain.

Only Joe could do that

On a frustrating night for Joe Daniher, he still found a way to have an impact – in a way only he could. As the Lions streamed forward in the third quarter Daniher looked like taking an uncontested mark about 40m out. However, he dropped it, then tripped over, and with two teammates heading towards goal unattended, the lanky full-forward got to his feet and kicked it off the ground – and watched it dribble through. Unintentional as it was, it was an unforgettable moment all the same.

BRISBANE             3.7    5.8     8.14    11.20 (86)  
MELBOURNE          1.5    9.7    11.11     11.15 (81)  

GOALS
Brisbane: Rayner 2, Daniher 2, Cameron 2, McCluggage, Lohmann, Hipwood, Berry, Ah Chee
Melbourne: Pickett 5, van Rooyen 2, Turner, Oliver, Fritsch, Chandler

 BEST
Brisbane: McCluggage, Neale, Dunkley, Hipwood, Starcevich, Zorko
Melbourne: Pickett, Viney, Oliver, van Rooyen, Petty, Rivers

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Melbourne: Nil 

LATE CHANGES
Brisbane: Nil
Melbourne: Jake Bowey (back) replaced by Kynan Brown

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Jaspa Fletcher (replaced Logan Morris in the third quarter)
Melbourne: Kynan Brown (replaced Harrison Petty in the fourth quarter) 

Crowd: 29,617 at the Gabba