Round 6 is back at The Gabba against Collingwood on Thursday 17th April at 7:30pm (local).

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies
Where: The Gabba
When: Thursday 17th April at 7:30pm (local)
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices → None at the moment, come back later to check! 

Tickets 

Tickets → Tickets are SOLD OUT for Round 6. You can still become a digital member today!

AreaVIP → SOLD 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.

Around the Grounds 

Lions Park →  Located outside Gate 2 starting from 5pm.  The kids will enjoy face painting and bungy trampolining! There will be Lions shop popup, membership marquee, a new Youi Locker activation.

Hyundai → Skill tester, powered by the Hyundai INOIQ. Picture/story of the skill tester being powered by the Hyundai encouraging fans to check it out and participate. Hyundai Height wall inside Gate 2. See how you measure up against players and cars with the Hyundai height wall located inside Gate 2 at the Gabba.

Member Walls → Thanks to the Official Partner of Footy Fans, Youi is highlighting 2025 Season Members at Gate 2 (A-K), Gate 9 (K-M), Gate 7(M-L) & Gate 4 (S-Z). Make sure you snap a pic with your name!

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 5pm 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.

Round 6 Runsheet:
10:00am: Lions Shop Opens
5:00pm: Lions Park 
6:00pm: Public Gates
TBCpm: On-field Warmup
TBCpm: Lions run out
7:30pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Ray White Activation
HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays & Community Champion
3/4 Time: XXXX Handball Challenge - Nominate yourself now!
POST Game: Kick2Kick

How to get to The Gabba

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.

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.

Broadcast

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate or stream on 7plus, Fox Footy, Kayo, Binge, or AFL Live Official App.

Collingwood ensured there would be no miraculous comeback from Brisbane on Thursday night, walking away from the Gabba with a 52-point triumph and a move into genuine premiership contention.

In a contest between the AFL's past two premiers that occasionally got chippy, the Magpies were on song from the early exchanges and showed Brisbane no mercy, stifling the premier's ball movement and running away 16.9 (105) to 7.11 (53) winners.

It was the Lions' first loss of 2025 and the first time they've tasted defeat since Collingwood beat them by a point at the MCG in round 23 last season.

Nick Daicos set the tone with a blistering 21-disposal first half, and although fractionally quietened by a Jarrod Berry tag in the third quarter, finished with 38 touches, eight clearances and a goal in a best-on-ground performance.

Dan McStay kicked three goals against his former club and Jamie Elliott added two in his 200th game, while Josh Daicos (30) and Steele Sidebottom (26) were also important.

The only concern for the Magpies was captain Darcy Moore, who left the field in the final quarter after copping a knee to the back of the head from teammate Jeremy Howe.

But rather than individuals, Collingwood's fifth straight victory of the season was built on an incredible team performance.

It bullied Brisbane at the stoppages, winning clearances 36-26, took its chances inside forward 50, but perhaps most tellingly, absolutely blunted the Lions' vaunted ball movement.

Whenever Brisbane got its hands on the ball, Collingwood clogged the corridor and forced it to kick wide like few teams have in recent years.

The Lions could generate just 37 inside 50s for the night.

Bobby Hill's never-say-die rundown tackle of Dayne Zorko in the third quarter that led to a Nick Daicos goal was indicative of the visitors' desperation.

Collingwood led by 10 points at quarter-time, 19 at the half and unlike the previous eight times Brisbane trailed at the main break, there was no overturning the lead this time.

Whether the repeated comebacks from earlier in the season or the five-day break following Saturday's win over the Western Bulldogs took their toll, the Lions were made to look a touch flat.

The Magpies got the early jump, largely thanks to the exploits of McStay, who was imperious in the air in the first quarter.

He kicked two of Collingwood's four goals with powerful, contested marks, and created another with his pack-crashing contest leading to a Brody Mihocek snap.

One moment that caught the ire of the packed Gabba crowd was a 50m penalty against Zac Bailey that led to a Josh Daicos goal.

Bailey infringed while standing on the mark at the back of the centre square, near the boundary line, and was marched inside Collingwood's forward 50, a penalty that seemed to well and truly to exceed 50m.

The Magpies smashed Brisbane at clearance (11-4) in the opening quarter and deserved their 10-point advantage.

The hosts fought back in the second, but while they were unable to capitalise on difficult chances around goal, Collingwood was accurate, with Beau McCreery and Will Hoskin-Elliott kicking long-range lasers to extend the lead to 19 points by the main break.

Collingwood surges into premiership contention
After winning the premiership in 2023 and missing finals in 2024, it was hard to get a gauge on where the Magpies would fit in 2025. There can be no doubt now. Few teams have slowed Brisbane down the way Craig McRae's men did, and combined with their strong contest work and efficiency going forward, it was a complete performance against the competition yardstick. With Dan Houston to come back from suspension and Lachie Schultz from injury, there's a lot to like about the Magpies.

(Nick) Daicos the Dominator
Last week he beat the James Jordon tag sent his way by Sydney, and this time around Nick Daicos again had his way – with or without opposition attention. His 21 disposals in the first half were exquisite, punctuated by a centre clearance where he burst clear of Hugh McCluggage and delivered a pass to Dan McStay. Running riot by the main break, Jarrod Berry got the tagging job in the third quarter, and although keeping him to six disposals, Daicos still had a say by getting on the end of a turnover goal. Another 38 disposals and likely another three Brownlow Medal votes for the little Magpies master.

BRISBANE                   2.4     4.8      5.8       7.11 (53)  
COLLINGWOOD          4.2     8.3     12.8     16.9 (105)  

GOALS
Brisbane: Rayner 2, McInerney 2, Hipwood 2, Day
Collingwood: McStay 3, Mihocek 2, Hill 2, Elliott 2, De Goey 2, McCreery, Long, Hoskin-Elliott, N.Daicos, J.Daicos

BEST
Brisbane: Neale, L.Ashcroft, Answerth, McInerney, Hipwood
Collingwood: N.Daicos, J.Daicos, McStay, Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Elliott

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Collingwood: Nil

LATE CHANGES
Brisbane: Nil
Collingwood: Lachie Sullivan (managed) replaced by Mason Cox

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Sam Marshall (replaced Callum Ah Chee in the fourth quarter)
Collingwood: Ed Allan (replaced Darcy Moore in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 34,802 at the Gabba