A 28-strong Lions squad will face the Gold Coast Suns in a Queensland derby practice match at Leyshon Park this evening.

The practice match, which is open to the public, will be Lions’ fans first opportunity to see the defending Premiers in action since their historic win in April.

For those unable to attend in person, the match will be livestreamed through lions.com.au

Brisbane Lions Head of Women’s Football, Breeanna Brock said the Club is looking forward to having the two Queensland teams together at the home of AFL Queensland.

“These matches always give us a good insight into how we are travelling,”

“We’re only a few weeks away from the start of the season, so for us, tonight is great opportunity to see where we are at before Round 1.”

Friday’s match will also be Bre Koenen’s first time leading the Lions out onto the park, after she was named Captain in November.

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The last time the Lions and the Suns met was in Round 2 of the 2021 NAB AFLW Season. The Lions walked away with a 63-point QClash win over their Queensland rivals.

Supporters are invited to head down to Yeronga from 5pm, with the first bounce at 6pm.

Food and drink will be available to purchase from the Yeronga Devils Football Club.

Please note that there is limited parking in surrounding streets.

Practice Match
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns
Friday December 17
Leyshon Park, Yeronga
First Bounce: 6pm

Squad

1. Emily Bates
3. Breanna Koenen
4. Sharni Webb
5. Jade Ellenger
7. Gabby Collingwood
8. Maggie Harmer
9. Orla O'Dwyer
10. Natalie Grider
11. Phoebe Monahan
12. Sophie Conway
13. Kate Lutkins
14. Dakota Davidson
15. Greta Bodey
16. Bella Smith
17. Isabelle Dawes
18. Ally Anderson
19. Luka Yoshida-Martin
20. Shannon Campbell
21. Courtney Hodder
22. Zimmorlei Farquharson
23. Jessica Wuetschner
24. Lucinda Pullar
27. Mikayla Pauga
28. Maria Moloney
29. Ruby Svarc
30. Jesse Wardlaw
31. Taylor Smith
32. Lilly Pearce