We're back in town Melbourne! Come support us at Marvel Stadium to take on the St Kilda Saints Sunday 4th August.

Who: St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions
Where: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
When: Sunday 4th August at 4:40pm (local)
Gates Open: 3:00pm
Gate 1, 5 & 7 Ticket Boxes Open: 2:00pm
Gate 2/3 Open (View Bar Access Only): 2:00pm

Weekly Notices → No notices at the moment, check back later!

Tickets → Round 21 tickets are still on sale here.

Lions Supporters’ Area → TBC

Pre-Match →Prior to the match, ticket holders can now enjoy 2 Tacos and a Beer/Soft Drink for $16 at View Bar! Enter via Stadium Square (Gates 2&3).

Post-Match → Want to continue your celebrations? These bars will remain open for you to enjoy with some special offers: View Bar (Stadium Square, Level 2, Gate 2/3), The Johnnie Walker Bar (Stadium Square, Level 1, Gate 2/3), Goat Bar (Level 1, Aisle 39), Craft Bar and Peroni Bar (Level 2, Gate 5). You can also watch Fox Footy in these spaces, plus the AFL games of the evening.

Amphora → Come experience the essence of Amphora, where dining goes beyond just food. Everyone, from the devout vegan to the avid meat enthusiast can unite around a table of exquisite, inclusive delights. Let us take your dining journey to new levels of enjoyment and satisfaction. (Level 2, Stadium Square (Gates 2 & 3)

Address → 740 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008

Train → Walk from Southern Cross Station via the pedestrian bridge to Marvel Stadium. It's around a four-minute walk. If you’re coming from outside Melbourne, V/Line services will take you to Southern Cross Station.

Trams → Trams run to Marvel Stadium from LaTrobe Street and Harbour Esplanade. They also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street and all are a short walk to the venue. Visit Public Transport Victoria for more information.

Bus → The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station and services airport transfers as well as routes across country Victoria. Marvel Stadium is a short walk across the Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge from the bus terminus.  

Car → View the Marvel Stadium map here.

Walking → An elevated, 20-metre-wide pedestrian footbridge connects Marvel Stadium to Southern Cross station and the intersection of Spencer and Bourke streets.

Watch → Free to air on Channel 7 or stream on Fox Footy or Kayo. Broadcast kicking off at 4:30pm.

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Brisbane survived an almighty final-quarter scare from St Kilda to win by 20 points at the Gabba on Friday night and keep its finals chances well and truly alive. The Lions led by 37 points at three-quarter time but watched their advantage dwindle all the way to just seven points before a Logan Morris goal steadied the ship. When Joe Daniher kicked his fifth goal of the night moments later from the junction of the 50m arc and the boundary line and Charlie Cameron followed suit shortly after, the home team had done enough to survive. They won 19.12 (126) to 16.10 (106) in what became an unexpected shootout.

BRISBANE      7.2    10.5    15.9    19.12 (126)
ST KILDA        2.1    6.6      9.8     16.10 (106)

GOALS
Brisbane: Daniher 5, Morris 3, Hipwood 2, Lohmann 2, McCluggage 2, Ah Chee, Cameron, McInerney, Rayner, Starcevich

BEST
Brisbane: Zorko, Daniher, McCluggage, Wilmot, Berry, Lester

Crowd: 27,445 at the Gabba

The final month of the home and away season is here!

Top four on the line, a club champions milestone to celebrate, we literally can’t control our emotions.

So, Lions fans, let’s all take a deep breath and break down this week’s match preview one step at a time.

Last Time We Met

Last time: Brisbane 19.12 (126) d St Kilda 16.10 (106) Round 14, 2024

It wasn’t so long ago that we held off a fierce, fast finishing St Kilda to secure a crucial 20-point victory at the Gabba, to keep our finals aspirations alive. Our boys were dominant early and built a commanding 37-point lead by three-quarter time, but St Kilda narrowed the margin to just seven points before Logan Morris kicked an important goal in the final term. Joe Daniher, who was instrumental with five goals (from 20 disposals and 13 marks), and helped extend the lead with a spectacular goal from the boundary line. Charlie Cameron also contributed shortly after, sealing the win.

Dayne Zorko and Hugh McCluggage were pivotal with their ball use, driving our fast-paced game which stymied the Saints' defence early on. Despite losing the clearance count 13-1 in the first quarter, the boys were able to capitalize on turnovers, with Zorko leading the charge from half-back and setting up numerous scoring opportunities for the likes of Daniher, Morris, Ah Chee, Rayner, and Lohmann.

This week we head back to Marvel Stadium to face an in-form St Kilda in front of their home crowd. It’s another must win for our boys as we fight to lock in a top four spot on the ladder with just four games remaining in season 2024.

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Excited About

Frog’s 200^th Game!

Lion’s fans will be thrilled to celebrate Ryan Lester’s, affectionately known as "Frog," 200th AFL game as he runs out on Sunday afternoon. A true club stalwart, Lester has been a beloved figure through both the highs and lows of the club's journey. His dedication and resilience have endeared him to supporters, who cherish his unwavering commitment. Fans everywhere will be cheering him on, and the boys will be determined to secure a victory in honour of his milestone game.

Match-ups we're keen for

Cooper Sharman vs Jaxon Prior

This may not be one on your radar but it’s sure to be an intriguing battle. Priz will have the task of neutralizing St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman, who has been a bright spot for the Saints in recent weeks. Sharman’s impressive form in front of goal has been pivotal for St Kilda, making him a key player to watch. Adding to the intrigue, Prior is coming off arguably his best performance against the Gold Coast Suns in QClash 27, which senior coach Chris Fagan described as his best for the club to date. This duel will be a crucial element of the game, as Prior aims to curb Sharman's influence in front of goal. With both players bringing their best to the field, this match up will be sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Cam Rayner's star continued to rise, Ryan Lester celebrated his 200th game in style and Brisbane flexed its premiership credentials, cruising to an 85-point demolition of St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

In what looked a tricky assignment on paper, the Lions played one of their most complete games of the season to crush the Saints 19.10 (124) to 5.9 (39).

Brisbane's ninth straight win keeps it in second spot and just half a game behind Sydney ahead of facing GWS, Collingwood and Essendon to round out its home-and-away season.

It was a ruthless performance built on destroying the Saints around the contest.

Led by Rayner, whose ascension to game-changing star continued with three goals from 22 disposals, the Lions won contested possessions (138-97) and clearances (48-27) to give them field position and bankroll victory.

Oscar McInerney easily had the better of his ruck duel with Rowan Marshall, feeding Brisbane's midfield, who made the most of the advantage.

Lachie Neale (33 disposals, 13 clearances) is likely to gather more Brownlow Medal votes, while Hugh McCluggage (28, nine clearances, one goal) and Josh Dunkley (20, seven clearances) were also superb at the coalface.

Brisbane extended its lead at every change, moving the ball swiftly against the usually stingy Saints defence, stretching them from one side of Marvel Stadium to the other.

When St Kilda had the ball, the Lions swarmed in numbers to force turnovers in dangerous positions.

From early in the first quarter until midway through the third, they kicked 10 consecutive goals.

Joe Daniher kicked four goals, and could have finished with more, while Zac Bailey (three), Charlie Cameron, Logan Morris and Callum Ah Chee (two apiece) all chimed in as part of a well-rounded forward line.

After winning five of its past eight games, St Kilda was just never in the contest.

Josh Battle was head and shoulders his team's best player, but with the midfield trounced, it was hard work for forwards and defenders.

Brisbane set the tone in the first quarter, leading the contested possession tally by 14, and with Morris kicking two goals, was able to establish a 15-point lead.

Morris' first goal came following a contested grab in front of Callum Wilkie and his second after flying for a mark and then swooping at ground level to dribble through from close range.

When St Kilda did move the ball forward, either Harris Andrews marked it or Dayne Zorko and Darcy Wilmot scooped up any crumbs at ground level.

The second quarter was just a clinic.

The Lions continued to assert their dominance at stoppages, and with Rayner kicking two goals and being involved in five scoring movements for the term, suddenly the visitors had a 47-point lead.

Their defensive pressure was as good as any stage this season, and the ability to sweep the ball from one end of the ground to the other – never better exemplified than Daniher's third goal – overwhelmed the Saints.

The rise of Rayner continues

Following a quiet first quarter, Cam Rayner broke the game open in the second. He won the first centre clearance that led to a Joe Daniher goal, kicked his own set shot from 45 and then put the icing on the cake with a brilliant individual effort from the right forward pocket, shrugging a defender and executing a super left foot snap. Rayner finished with three goals from 22 disposals to continue an incredible post-bye patch where he has elevated from impact player to game-changing star.

A new scoring low for the Saints

Against the competition's in-form team, it was never going to be easy for the Saints to score against the Lions. Being bashed around at the contest didn't help, but again it was another example of how St Kilda can struggle to move the ball. With just 39 inside 50s to feed the forwards, they only kicked five goals. Not only was it the lowest score of 2024, but it was the club's lowest against the Lions in history.

Daniher fills the Hipwood void

With Eric Hipwood a late withdrawal through groin soreness, extra responsibility was thrust on the shoulders of Joe Daniher as he was flanked by youngsters Logan Morris and Henry Smith in the key posts. While Morris had a big impact, particularly in the first quarter, it was Daniher who kept the tall Saints defenders accountable with another five-star performance. He threaded a lovely set shot from a tight angle in the first quarter to get on the scoreboard, then added two goals in the second and another in the third. Daniher finished with 4.3 and really could have kicked seven or eight.

ST KILDA       1.3       1.4       3.7       5.9 (39)

BRISBANE     4.0       9.3       13.6     19.10 (124)

GOALS
St Kilda: Marshall 2, Membrey, Phillipou, Caminiti

Brisbane: Daniher 4, Rayner 3, Bailey 3, Cameron 2, Ah Chee 2, Morris 2, Reville, McCluggage, Fletcher

BEST
St Kilda: Battle, Phillipou, Webster, Sinclair

Brisbane: Rayner, Neale, McCluggage, McInerney, Daniher, Starcevich

INJURIES
St Kilda: Nil

Brisbane: Nil

LATE CHANGES
St Kilda: Ryan Byrnes (illness) replaced by Angus McLennan

Brisbane: Eric Hipwood (groin) replaced by Bruce Reville

SUBSTITUTES
St Kilda: Paddy Dow (replaced Bonner at half-time)

Brisbane: Bruce Reville (replaced Charlie Cameron at three-quarter time)

Crowd: 23,053 at Marvel Stadium