Members Round is here and we're back home to take on the GWS Giants this Saturday 10th August at 1:45pm.

Who: Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants
Where: The Gabba, Vulture St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
When: Saturday 10th August at 1:45pm (local)
Gates Open: 12:15pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices → It's Queensland Members Round and we've got a heap planned to give back to our community of members.

Tickets → Tickets are ON SALE for Round 22. You can still become a member today and secure your seat! 

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

GG → SOLD OUT 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 → SOLD OUT 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 11:15am. Treat the kids to Bungee trampolines and face painting! We'll have interactive activations from Caltex Spin to Win, Triple M and Hyundai. You'll not miss the large inflatable Sherrin - so make sure to take a snap! We'll have a park performance of Japanese Drummers! 

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

XXXX - the Champions of the Good Life are now championing a new, low bitterness lager that has less than 100 calories per serve and zero carbs*. Exclusive to the Gabba, make sure you head to one of the bars in stadium to try the new XXXX Ultra Zero Carb*

Zero Carbs*. 100% Beer.

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.

• Lions Shop Open: 10:00am
• Lion Park Open: 11:15am
• Gates Open: 12:15pm
• Members Round Giveaways from 12:35pm
• GWS Giants Entry: 1:31pm
• Brisbane Lions Entry: 1:34pm
• Bounce: 1:45pm
• QTR Time: Member Giveaways
• HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays and Member Giveaways
• 3 QTR Time: Member Giveaways
• Post Game: Macca’s Kick2Kick

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 Fox Footy or Kayo. Broadcast kicks off 1:30pm.

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

It’s a top four blockbuster at the Gabba!

Top eight fancies are set to make their moves as the race towards finals heats up and dare we say, the opportunity for our boys to lock in a double chance come September.

Although as the age-old adage goes, we’re taking it one week at a time. So, let’s get stuck into this week’s match preview.

Last Time We Met

Last time: GWS 17.11 (113) d Brisbane 8.11 (59) Round 7, 2024

It wasn’t our finest hour the last time we met the orange team on a cruelly cold evening in the nation’s capital.

The Giant’s running game proved too lethal as they took over the contest from our Lions.  

Kai Lohmann snapped truly at the 19-minute mark of the second term to put our boys ahead 42-39, with Brisbane appearing to have weathered an early storm.

But the Giants had other ideas, generating momentum out of their defensive 50, kicking nine straight goals and a match-winning lead.

However, a lot has changed since our last encounter and our boys are up for the challenge as we have our sights set on another win in front of a packed Gabba crowd.

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

Excited About

Motty’s 50^th Game

Known for his unique habits, all the way from lugging around his own pillow on away trips to devouring cheap microwavable pouches of fried rice pre-game, Darcy Wilmot will line up this weekend for his 50th game of AFL footy. Drafted with the 16th pick in the 2021 AFL Draft, Motty has become one of our most dependable players, playing 49 consecutive games, soon to be 50, since debuting. His debut in the 2022 elimination final against Richmond showcased his nerves of steel as he calmly slotted into the side, as well as kicking his first career goal. Wilmot's consistency, combined with his unique personality and habits, has made him a popular and respected figure among fans, peers and coaching staff. The boys will be determined to secure a victory in honour of his milestone game.

Match-ups we're keen for

They’ll be fierce contests everywhere across the ground come Saturday afternoon. This week we’ve leant on the keen analysis of the AFL as to who could be the game shapers this week. This is what the AFL said:

Game shapers

Charlie Cameron was wrapped up in cotton wool after booting two early goals as the Lions brushed aside the Saints but should be cherry ripe to lift his impact again in his 150th match for the club. The 30-year-old has maintained his consistency with multiple goals in all but one of his past seven matches.

Jesse Hogan is arguably the most dangerous forward in the competition at the moment after booting 22 goals in his past five matches to be a key to the Giants’ hot streak of wins. The 29-year-old has burst ahead in the Coleman Medal race as he makes the most of his ability to take strong, contested grabs near goal, and is sure to occupy the Lions’ defence.

GWS overcome a 30-point deficit to stun Brisbane at the Gabba and move to second spot. 

Just like they did against Hawthorn six days earlier, an irresistible final quarter has seen the Giants storm past Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday afternoon to snatch an 18-point victory and solidify a spot in the top four.

Trailing by 30 points at quarter-time and still by 15 early in the last term, Adam Kingsley's men kicked the game's final six goals to win 13.4 (82) to 8.16 (64).

It was their sixth straight win and in the process halted the Lions' winning streak at nine.

Although Brisbane was wayward for much of the day and could have built a greater lead, the Giants were incredible in the final quarter.

Former No.1 pick Aaron Cadman kicked three goals for the term and youngster Darcy Jones added two as the visitors ran in waves to overpower the home team.

After being beaten convincingly around the stoppages early in the match, GWS got back on even terms and eventually won the match by scoring heavily from that source.

Tom Green (28 disposals), Finn Callaghan (24 and a goal), James Peatling (20 and three assists) and Brent Daniels (16, a goal and two assists) were all influential.

Coleman Medal leader Jesse Hogan added three goals to keep his team in the contest.

Brisbane will rue its poor kicking at goal in a defeat that now leaves them vulnerable to missing a double chance in the finals.

They had the chance to slam the door many times, including kicking just four goals from 13 shots in the first quarter.

In general play their endeavour and method could not be faulted, with Will Ashcroft (29 disposals) playing his best game since coming back from a knee reconstruction.

They will now need to beat Collingwood at the MCG and Essendon at the Gabba in the final two weeks of the season to have a chance of finishing in the top four.

Brisbane looked like running away with the game in the first quarter, slaughtering the Giants in every area except the scoreboard.

Despite the inaccurate kicking, which included hitting the post three times, the Lions built a 30-point lead at the first change.

It could have been so much more.

Built on the back of a plus-25 advantage in contested possessions, plus-nine at clearances and a 19-4 domination of inside 50s, they kicked four goals from 13 shots that included two out on the full.

However, a new quarter brought an entirely different complexion over the contest as GWS ramped up its intensity to start the second and banged home three quick goals to wipe away most of the deficit.

Lachie Keeffe lifted in the ruck after being badly beaten by Oscar McInerney early on, while Green and Callaghan got busy through the midfield.

Two goals from Cal Ah Chee steadied the home team and gave them an 11-point advantage at the main break.

BRISBANE                                               4.7          6.8          7.12        8.16 (64)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY                0.1          5.3          7.8          13.4 (82)

GOALS
Brisbane: Ah Chee 2, Daniher 2, Neale, Morris, McInerney, Cameron
Greater Western Sydney: Hogan 3, Cadman 3, Jones 2, Ward, Gruzewski, Greene, Daniels, Callaghan

BEST
Brisbane: Ashcroft, Zorko, Rayner, Brain, Berry
Greater Western Sydney: Green, Jones, Peatling, Daniels, Idun, Callaghan

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Jaxon Prior (replaced Henry Smith in the fourth quarter)
Greater Western Sydney: Conor Stone (replaced Harvey Thomas at three quarter-time)

Crowd: 31,364 at the Gabba