Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Saturday 10 March 2012 @ 3:40pm (local time) - NB: 4:40pm (VIC time)
Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex, Queensland
Both the Brisbane Lions and Carlton are out of the race towards the 2012 NAB Cup Grand Final.
After securing just one win from their three matches so far, the Lions currently sit 15th on the pre-season ladder, one position higher than Carlton who remain winless after three games.
Saturday afternoon will mark the first official AFL match to be played on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, with a capacity crowd expected for the historic clash.
TICKETING
Tickets for this Saturday’s NAB Cup match at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex have SOLD OUT.,No further tickets will be released.
“It’s a great response from the local community and we’re really pleased to be able to bring live AFL to the Sunshine Coast this year,” AFL Queensland Acting CEO Mark Browning said.
“We’re expecting a crowd of 5,000 people for the match and to sell so many tickets in just over two weeks is fantastic. It certainly sends a strong message about the interest in our game,” he said.
As it’s the first ever AFL game on the Sunshine Coast, AFL Queensland staff have worked hard with stakeholders including Council and the Police to ensure all aspects of the event operation are smooth and successful. The venue capacity was set at 5,000 people for public comfort and good viewing.
UPDATE BROADCAST
Lions fans will be able to watch this Saturday afternoon’s sold out NAB Cup match against Carlton on the Sunshine Coast LIVE on lions.com.au.
LIONS TV will now be streaming the game FREE for Lions fans, thanks to Carlton FC who have allowed the Club to access their exclusive telecast.
The stream is scheduled to commence on LIONS TV at 3:30pm local time (which is 4:30pm Melbourne time).
In addition to the on-field action, fans can expect to see interviews with both Lions and Carlton Assistant Coaches during the breaks of the game.
3AW’s Shane McInnes will give play-by-play commentary, while Blues defender Michael Jamieson will provide special comments.
So be sure to visit lions.com.au this Saturday afternoon to tune into the Lions’ NAB Cup clash against Carlton at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.
The Club would once again like to extend its thanks to Carlton FC who are providing the Lions with access to their live stream production.
Lions fans can also receive LIVE match updates via the Club’s official Twitter page.
VENUE
Address: Fisherman’s road, Maroochydore
Capacity: 5,000 (approx.)
CLICK HERE for more information surrounding the match, including gate opening times and transport access.
Please note, there will be minimal parking available on site. We encourage you where possible, to car pool and to take public transport.
Queensland Rail and Sun Bus are operating an integrated match ticket for the event, meaning match ticket holders can travel free to and from Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex. For full details of both regular bus and train services and additional event shuttle buses please visit aflq.com.au.
TEAM SELECTION
As usual, the Lions’ NAB Cup squad will be announced on Thursday afternoon.
After affording some of his more senior players a rest last week, expect Senior Coach Michael Voss to call upon the likes of Simon Black, Jed Adcock, Pearce Hanley, Joel Patfull and Ben Hudson to tackle the Blues.
Reigning Rookie of the Year Patrick Karnezis is also likely return to the side, while injured stars Daniel Rich, Josh Drummond and Daniel Merrett are nearing availability.
Meanwhile, Carlton are poised to name dual Brownlow Medallist Chris Judd for his first hitout of the pre-season.
