First week of finals and we're taking on Carlton to secure our spot in the semi finals.

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton
Where: The Gabba
When: Saturday 7 September at 7:30pm (local)
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices
→ Open training 3rd September 9:30-10:30am, Brighton Homes Arena

Tickets → General Public Tickets are exhausted.

AreaVIP → SELLING OUT! 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 → SOLD OUT 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 4:30pm. Treat the kids to temporary tattoo's and face painting! We'll have interactive activations from a few other Partners that are getting finalised! You'll not miss the large inflatable Sherrin - so make sure to take a snap!

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 4:30pm 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. Away Merch in lower 7.

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 7:00pm.

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Well Lions fans, here it is… SEPTEMBER!

In a year that arguably has felt like one intense rollercoaster ride, our boys are ready to face off against the Blues in September for the second straight year, this time in an elimination final.

For the victor the road to the holy grail continues, the loser its curtains on season 2024. Get ready Lions fans, as we preview this week’s do or die elimination final!

Last Time We Met

Opening Round: Carlton 13.8 (86) d Brisbane 12.13 (85)

Despite building a commanding 46-point lead early in the second quarter, the boys were unable to hold off a fierce Carlton comeback. Hugh McCluggage opened the scoring with a brilliant boundary-line goal, followed by majors from Dayne Zorko and Charlie Cameron, as Brisbane stormed to a 32-point lead by quarter-time. Cal Ah Chee's sharp snap added to the momentum as they extended the lead to 46 points early in the second term, seemingly on track for a comfortable win.

However, Carlton slowly turned the tide, with Charlie Curnow and David Cuningham kicking crucial goals to wrestle back some control. The Lions struggled to stem the flow, as the Blues piled on eight consecutive goals and regained midfield dominance through George Hewett, Adam Cerra, and Patrick Cripps.

Brisbane were able to respond, with Joe Daniher reclaiming the lead late in the game and Charlie Cameron kicking a crucial goal with just five minutes remaining. Although, it was Harry McKay who delivered the final blow with his calm set shot from 45 metres which sealed the game. 

However, with just two losses since the round 12 bye, our boys go into the finals as one of the competition's form teams. Come Saturday night there will be plenty to unfold to see who walks away victorious in this elimination final blockbuster!

Excited About

Footy in September!

We are PUMPED to be heading into another finals campaign, and like all passionate Lions fans, we know there’s no better time than footy in September. This marks our sixth consecutive year in the finals since 2019—a testament to the dedication of Fages and the entire team. As we gear up for the 2024 finals series, we’re ready to "Believe", confident that we can achieve something special and make this finals campaign one to remember!

Going to the Elimination Final at the Gabba against the Blues? Plan your trip →

Match-ups we're keen for

Where do we even begin…

Two key matchups that will take centre stage for the third time in 12 months will be Josh Dunkley vs Patrick Cripps and Charlie Cameron vs Adam Saad. Patrick Cripps and Josh Dunkley are set to renew their fierce midfield rivalry, with Cripps’ strength and ball-winning ability (averaging 28.7 disposals and 8.1 clearances) clashing against Dunkley’s relentless tackling and two-way running. Both have been pivotal in previous encounters, and this battle will well and truly again shape which side claims midfield dominance.

Meanwhile, Charlie Cameron versus Adam Saad promises to be another thrilling showdown. Cameron is coming off his best game for the club since round 10, kicking three goals and gathering 14 disposals in our round 24 win against the Bombers. Cameron's electrifying speed and goal sense will go head-to-head with Saad’s elite defensive skills and rebound. So whichever match-up you have your eyes on, hold onto your seats footy fans as this shapes to be yet another classic.

For A brief moment it looked like lightning could strike twice at the Gabba, but Brisbane halted a Carlton comeback to storm to a 28-point elimination final win on Saturday night.

The Lions swarmed their opponents in the first half, booting the game's first nine goals to set up the 14.15 (99) to 11.5 (71) victory.

They will now head south to play Greater Western Sydney in a semi-final for the right to face Geelong the following week in a preliminary final.

The win could come at a cost though, with key defender Jack Payne subbed off at half-time with a knee injury that will be scanned in coming days.

Like its Opening Round loss to the Blues – where they surrendered a 46-point lead – Brisbane had some nervy second-half moments.

They led by a remarkable 60-0 late in the second quarter, before Carlton banged home five successive goals either side of the main break to reduce the deficit to 31.

The bumper home crowd was audibly nervous.

Brisbane steadied however, and despite some wayward kicking around goal, was never genuinely threatened.

The patched-up Blues were no match early on as the Lions won at stoppages, were clean at ground level and moved the ball with speed and precision, led by the fearless kicking of evergreen Dayne Zorko.

The recently named All-Australian finished with 29 disposals and was the catalyst for victory, taking brave kicks into the corridor and making swift decisions to spark the early onslaught.

Lachie Neale (27), Hugh McCluggage (24) and Will Ashcroft (20) were all influential.

Victory was bankrolled with an exhilarating first-half performance.

Cam Rayner set the tone with a strong overhead mark before wheeling around and drilling a goal from 55m.

Ashcroft, playing in his first final, looked right at home and was instrumental in setting up the next goal for Joe Daniher.

They led by 35 points at the first change, 48 at the half and unlike the corresponding match six months ago, there was no turning it around for the Blues despite their best efforts.

Neale won everything in tight, Zorko, McCluggage, Ashcroft and Darcy Wilmot used it well on the outside and the dynamic forward line all cashed in, with six multiple goalkickers, led by Rayner's three.

Nothing went right for the Blues in the first half, but they didn't help their own cause.

Harry McKay missed everything from 50m and, when Eric Hipwood took a mark 40m from goal, Carlton was more interested in remonstrating and didn't notice Daniher leading into an open goal. 

They fought back in the second half, with sub Tom De Koning making a huge impact when he was inserted during the second quarter.

Cripps and Blake Acres tried hard, but there was too much left to too few. 

Jack's pain
After being sidelined for seven weeks with a foot injury, the return of Jack Payne into Brisbane's backline was a welcome sight for the home team – but it was short-lived. Payne was playing a strong game opposed to Harry McKay but went to ground in the second quarter and hobbled off with a knee problem. Brisbane will hold its breath as the key defender is scanned early in the week.

Docherty's successful return
Six months after rupturing his ACL on the very same ground, Sam Docherty completed his remarkable return. He took a chest mark on the wing early in the first quarter to settle the nerves and was far, far from Carlton's worst. Docherty finished with 16 disposals and capped his game with a lovely goal on the run from just inside 50m in the final quarter.

Lions' goalkicking woes return
It was a storyline over the final three weeks of the home and away season – costing them wins against GWS and Collingwood - and will be for the next week, but Brisbane's conversion around goal was again well below par. They kicked well in the first half, but as the Blues closed the gap in the third quarter the goalkicking wobbles returned. Youngster Logan Morris missed a set shot from 15m, Zac Bailey almost missed his boot from the goalsquare and suddenly the behinds flowed. The Blues never got close enough to punish them, but it's an issue that needs resolving. 

BRISBANE   5.5      9.7      10.12 14.15 (99)
CARLTON    0.0      2.1      5.2      11.5 (71)

GOALS
Brisbane: Rayner 3, Daniher 2, Ah Chee 2, Morris 2, Lohmann 2, Cameron 2, Bailey
Carlton: McKay 3, Pittonet 2, E.Hollands, Hewett, Fantasia, Docherty, Cripps, Acres

BEST
Brisbane: McCluggage, Zorko, Ashcroft, Neale, Starcevich, Wilmot
Carlton: Cripps, Hewett, Acres, Newman, De Koning, Weitering

INJURIES
Brisbane: Payne (knee)
Carlton: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Conor McKenna (replaced Jack Payne at half-time)
Carlton: Tom De Koning (replaced Matt Kennedy in the second quarter)

Crowd: 35,660 at the Gabba